Tonga Honeymoon

The ‘Friendly Islands’ of Tonga offer an idyllic honeymoon destination for that special holiday. Sunbathe on a choice of soft, sugar-white beaches, swim and snorkel above pristine coral gardens teeming with tropical fish and be spoilt with creature comforts at a choice of fabulous honeymoon resorts.

The three main island groups of Tonga – Tongatapu, Ha’apai and Vava’u – offer some of the best white-sand beaches in the South Pacific where you can choose to do nothing at all or be as active as you like on your honeymoon.

Things to do and see
Sunbathe on the gorgeous palm-fringed white-sand atolls of the Ha’apai group or scramble over ancient archaeological sites on Tongatapu, then scuba dive the outer reef and surf offshore waves from May to October. Hike paths through tropical rainforest on pristine ‘Eua Island and meet friendly locals in traditional fishing villages.

Or hire a yacht for a cruising honeymoon along the maze of narrow channels that snake through Vava’u islands – also the perfect spot for snorkelling, kayaking and watching humpback whales from June to November. Wherever you decide to honeymoon, Tonga is the perfect choice for the active honeymoon couple.

Dubbed the ‘Friendly Islands’ by Captain Cook in 1773 and renowned for its friendliness and gentle pace of life, Tonga is the Pacific's last monarchy and the only Pacific nation never to be formally colonised.

Within Tonga's collection of 176 islands, of which 48 are inhabited, it’s easy to find honeymoon accommodation to suit every budget, from charming and less-expensive traditional beachfront fales to secluded island retreats featuring a wide range of creature comforts to spoil even the most demanding honeymoon couple.

Tongatapu Islands, Tonga
Mainly flat and covered in agricultural plantations, sleepy villages and numerous churches, Tonga's main island of Tongatapu boasts a stunning lagoon that is sprinkled with tiny coral atolls fringed with sugar-white beaches – the perfect honeymoon spot for sunbathing, snorkelling, kayaking and swimming.

Tongatapu also hosts one of densest concentrations of ancient Polynesian structures in the South Pacific. Read more about Tongatapu . . .

Ha’apai Islands, Tonga
Discover a slice of honeymoon paradise in the low-lying coral islands of Ha’apai, with a choice of secluded white-sand beaches fringed by swaying palm trees and lapped by crystal clear turquoise water.

Sunbathe on soft, powder-white beaches and snorkel or dive above coral gardens teeming with tropical rainbow-hued fish for an idyllic beach honeymoon. Read more about Ha’apai . . .

Vava’u Islands, Tonga
Considered one of the world’s great sailing destinations, the 50 or more thickly wooded islands of Vava’u (pronounced Va-va-oo) offer a maze of deepwater channels, protected anchorages and tiny coral islands fringed with white-sand beaches and surrounded by reefs teeming with tropical fish – the perfect honeymoon destination for the seafaring couple.

While there are literally hundreds of secluded beaches among the island group, check out at least one of these unforgettable beaches: the powder-white sands of Port Maurelle Bay on Euakafa Island, tiny uninhabited Nuku Island and the picture-perfect Foe’ata Island are all ideal for a honeymoon picnic at any time. Read more about Vava’u . . .

Best time to visit Tonga?
The best time to honeymoon in Tonga is during the dry season between May and October. Tonga’s climate is tropical and has a daytime average of 26°C throughout the year.

Fresh sea breezes keep things pleasant and Tonga is slightly cooler than most tropical regions. The wet season in Tonga lasts from November to April with March the wettest month, especially in Vava’u. For more climate info: Tonga Weather Guide

Location – Scattered over 7700sq km of ocean, the islands of Tonga are 775km south-east of Fiji, 1190km north-east of Auckland and 3220km north-east of Sydney.

Getting there – Virgin Blue operates direct flights between Sydney and Nuku'alofa; Air Pacific operates flights from Sydney to Nuku'alofa via Nadi, Fiji; Air New Zealand operate flights to Nuku'alofa via Auckland with connections from all major Australian airports. How to get to Tonga . . .