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==Lifuka, Tonga== | ==Lifuka, Tonga== | ||
+ | An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Lifuka. | ||
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The Ha'apai group in Tonga should not be missed. Although more challenging than the waters of Vava'u, one can be assured of uncrowded, pristine anchorages with great snorkelling, diving and beaches. | The Ha'apai group in Tonga should not be missed. Although more challenging than the waters of Vava'u, one can be assured of uncrowded, pristine anchorages with great snorkelling, diving and beaches. | ||
Humpback whales visit the Ha'apai group from July to October and there are strict regulations in place for the protection of the animals. Most importantly only licensed operators may approach a whale any closer than 300 meters and only a licensed operator may place swimmers in the water with the whales. Visiting yachts should adopt a precautionary approach around the whales and only attempt approaching or swimming with them through a locally licensed operator. | Humpback whales visit the Ha'apai group from July to October and there are strict regulations in place for the protection of the animals. Most importantly only licensed operators may approach a whale any closer than 300 meters and only a licensed operator may place swimmers in the water with the whales. Visiting yachts should adopt a precautionary approach around the whales and only attempt approaching or swimming with them through a locally licensed operator. | ||
- | + | ==Charts== | |
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+ | : {{MagentaText|Chart Number - Chart Name}} | ||
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- | + | ==Radio Nets== | |
- | '' | + | * [http://www.finsnflukes.com Fins 'n' Flukes] call sign Malolo are available on channel 16. |
+ | * | ||
- | + | ''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''. | |
- | + | ==Weather== | |
- | + | {{GreenText|Give local weather conditions or refer to another page (a region or island group) that covers these conditions.}} | |
- | + | Sources for Weather forecasts: | |
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+ | * | ||
- | ===Check-in facilities | + | ==Approach and Navigation== |
+ | Approaching Lifuka Island and Pangai Harbour from the North keep the first large marker to your port side and give it a wide berth. Keep the following two taller markers to your starboard side. Lights may not be functioning. The harbour approach and entrance is very wide and easy with an average depth of eight meters. Once in the harbour it is possible to come stern to on the big red bollards. The harbour is a soft mud anchorage with poor holding. Be careful when you come in on the tender as the harbour steps are as slippery as an eel. The main wharf is used for loading and unloading by local vessels all day long, do not block the loading areas, adjacent to the steps, with your tender. | ||
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+ | ==Check-in facilities (Customs and Immigration)== | ||
Clearing in and out of Ha'apai is required. Customs, Ministry of Health and MAFF officials will need to inspect your vessel. There are associated fees which are more expensive if the officials go outside the harbor to your boat. The customs office is in town beside the post office. | Clearing in and out of Ha'apai is required. Customs, Ministry of Health and MAFF officials will need to inspect your vessel. There are associated fees which are more expensive if the officials go outside the harbor to your boat. The customs office is in town beside the post office. | ||
- | *[http://www.finsnflukes.com Fins 'n' Flukes] - call sign (Malolo) on VHF 16 if you need directions or information. | + | ==Berthing Options== |
+ | ===Ports=== | ||
+ | * [http://www.finsnflukes.com Fins 'n' Flukes] - call sign (Malolo) on VHF 16 if you need directions or information. | ||
* '''Pangai''' For chartlets of the approaches to Pangai harbour please see [http://www.marinerscafetonga.com Mariner's Cafe] and/or call Mariner's Cafe on VHF Ch 16 for any info. | * '''Pangai''' For chartlets of the approaches to Pangai harbour please see [http://www.marinerscafetonga.com Mariner's Cafe] and/or call Mariner's Cafe on VHF Ch 16 for any info. | ||
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ||
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===Anchorages=== | ===Anchorages=== | ||
- | List | + | {GreenText|List anchorages '''except the ones covered under Offshore Islands''' below. If there is more then 2 paragraphs for a given anchorage, create a dedicated page for it ([[Template:Port|Port/Stop Template]]) We use headings for these so that other pages can link to them. Remove if not applicable..}} |
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- | + | ==Offshore Islands== | |
List Islands | List Islands | ||
* Ofolanga, Mounga'one, Kao, Tofua, Ha'anno, Nukunamo, Uoleva, Tatafa, Hakauata, Luangahu, Lofanga, Uiha | * Ofolanga, Mounga'one, Kao, Tofua, Ha'anno, Nukunamo, Uoleva, Tatafa, Hakauata, Luangahu, Lofanga, Uiha | ||
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===Routes/Passages To/From=== | ===Routes/Passages To/From=== | ||
- | + | * Lifuka, Luahoko, Ha'anno (Mushroom Rock). | |
- | *Lifuka, Luahoko, Ha'anno (Mushroom Rock). | + | * Lifuka, Uoleva, Uiha |
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- | *Lifuka, Uoleva, Uiha | + | * |
+ | |||
+ | {{GreenText|List services. If no services are available on the island write "None" and remove all the subsections ('''Marine Stores''', & '''Repairs/Yards''', & '''Fuel, Water, & Electricity'''.}} | ||
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- | + | {{GreenText|If services are included in specific port pages, the following line is appropriate, otherwise remove it.}} | |
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- | + | ''Also see each Port''. | |
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- | === | + | ====Marine Stores==== |
- | + | There are no chandlery stores in Ha'apai and even the most basic tools or hardware are usually unavailable. PTH in Nuku'alofa or Vava'u is your best shot. Be prepared for shocking price tags though. | |
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- | === | + | ====Repairs/Yards==== |
- | + | DIY only. | |
- | + | ||
- | === | + | ====Fuel, Water, & Electricity==== |
- | + | Petrol, Diesel and 2 stroke oil are normally available but fuels may be of poor quality with high water content. | |
- | + | ||
- | === | + | ==Things to do Ashore== |
- | * | + | ====Tourism==== |
- | * | + | * [http://www.finsnflukes.com Fins 'n' Flukes] offer scuba diving, snorkeling, Humpback Whale watching, PADI diving courses, bicycle hire, tank fills (must be in hydro), Wi-Fi internet, postcards, general info and advice. |
+ | * | ||
+ | * | ||
- | === | + | ====Grocery & Supply Stores==== |
- | + | Local stores provide an assortment of tinned, frozen and preserved goods. Variety is severly limited and fresh produce is rare. The market opens early and may have bannanas, Papaya and Water Melon. The Chinese run stores have the most stuff and are cheaper than Tongan outlets as they buy from the Chinese to re sell. | |
- | + | ||
- | === | + | ====Eateries==== |
- | + | The ''Talahiva Restauran''t offers BBQ, Kentucky Chicken, Chicke Nugggets, Fish Nuggets and Curry served with either local root crops or chips. Five dollars sees massive Tongan portions in return. | |
- | === | + | ====Internet/WiFi==== |
- | + | {{MagentaText|Available?}} | |
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- | === | + | ====Laundry==== |
- | + | No service available. | |
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- | === | + | ====Motorbike & Car Rentals==== |
- | + | Push bikes can be hired from [http://www.finsnflukes.com Fins 'n' Flukes] | |
- | + | ||
- | === | + | ===Garbage Disposal=== |
- | + | Ha'apai has no waste management system in place, you'll have to take out what you bring in. Waste can be better dealt with in Nuku'alofa. Free roaming pigs and dogs will rip apart rubbish bags left sitting anywhere and the garbage is then blown into the sea. Your full rubbish bags should not be dumped around town under any circumstances. There are red litter bins around town but these are usually already full so pretty useless. | |
+ | |||
+ | ====Transportation==== | ||
+ | * [http://www.chathamspacific.com Chathams Pacific Airline] | ||
+ | * | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Routes/Passages To/From== | ||
+ | {{GreenText|List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.}} | ||
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- | + | ==Cruiser's Friends== | |
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | ||
- | *[http://www.finsnflukes.com Fins 'n' Flukes] can be contacted on channel 16 callsign "Malolo" or by phone on 00 676 8870141. | + | * [http://www.finsnflukes.com Fins 'n' Flukes] can be contacted on channel 16 callsign "Malolo" or by phone on 00 676 8870141. |
* | * | ||
- | + | ==Forum Discussions== | |
- | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements) | + | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') |
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===External Links=== | ===External Links=== | ||
- | + | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lifuka Lifuka] | |
- | *[http://www.finsnflukes.com Fins 'n' Flukes] - Diving and Whale Watching, Lifuka Island, Ha'apai, Tonga. | + | * [http://www.finsnflukes.com Fins 'n' Flukes] - Diving and Whale Watching, Lifuka Island, Ha'apai, Tonga. |
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- | == | + | ==References & Publications== |
- | + | {{GreenText|Books, Guides, etc. Use the Reference template or not at your discretion. For example:}} | |
+ | : {{GreenText|<code><nowiki>{{Reference|Rod Heikel|Greek Waters Pilot|Imray|Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire (2010)|9780852889718}}</nowiki></code>, expands to}} | ||
+ | : {{GreenText|Rod Heikell, <cite>Greek Waters Pilot</cite>, Imray Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire (2010), ISBN 9780852889718}} | ||
- | *Deserted beaches everywhere and beautiful hard coral reefs | + | * {{Reference|Author|Title|Publisher|ISBN number}} |
+ | * {{Reference|Author|Title|Publisher|ISBN number}} | ||
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+ | {{GreenText|You may want to remove the above entries and use instead a link to the Country or Region that lists the relevant references. If so enter, after removing <nowiki> {{MagentaText|xx}}</nowiki>, the following: }} | ||
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+ | ''See [[<span style="color:Magenta">Country or Region</span>#References_&_Publications|<span style="color:Magenta">Coutry or Region</span>]]''. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{GreenText|If you do not use the above link, please remove it.}} | ||
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+ | ==Personal Notes== | ||
+ | Personal experiences? | ||
+ | * Deserted beaches everywhere and beautiful hard coral reefs | ||
* | * | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)==== | ||
+ | ''Date of member's visit to this Island & this page's details validated'': | ||
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Lifuka, Tonga
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Lifuka.
(Click links for more information) | |
| 19°48.38′S, 174°21.11′W |
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| Photo gallery |
| Local chartlet |
Map of Island Name? - click for larger view |
The Ha'apai group in Tonga should not be missed. Although more challenging than the waters of Vava'u, one can be assured of uncrowded, pristine anchorages with great snorkelling, diving and beaches.
Humpback whales visit the Ha'apai group from July to October and there are strict regulations in place for the protection of the animals. Most importantly only licensed operators may approach a whale any closer than 300 meters and only a licensed operator may place swimmers in the water with the whales. Visiting yachts should adopt a precautionary approach around the whales and only attempt approaching or swimming with them through a locally licensed operator.
Charts
- Source
- Chart Number - Chart Name
- Chart Number - Chart Name
- Source
- Chart Number - Chart Name
Radio Nets
- Fins 'n' Flukes call sign Malolo are available on channel 16.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Weather
Give local weather conditions or refer to another page (a region or island group) that covers these conditions.
Sources for Weather forecasts:
Approaching Lifuka Island and Pangai Harbour from the North keep the first large marker to your port side and give it a wide berth. Keep the following two taller markers to your starboard side. Lights may not be functioning. The harbour approach and entrance is very wide and easy with an average depth of eight meters. Once in the harbour it is possible to come stern to on the big red bollards. The harbour is a soft mud anchorage with poor holding. Be careful when you come in on the tender as the harbour steps are as slippery as an eel. The main wharf is used for loading and unloading by local vessels all day long, do not block the loading areas, adjacent to the steps, with your tender.
Check-in facilities (Customs and Immigration)
Clearing in and out of Ha'apai is required. Customs, Ministry of Health and MAFF officials will need to inspect your vessel. There are associated fees which are more expensive if the officials go outside the harbor to your boat. The customs office is in town beside the post office.
Berthing Options
Ports
- Fins 'n' Flukes - call sign (Malolo) on VHF 16 if you need directions or information.
- Pangai For chartlets of the approaches to Pangai harbour please see Mariner's Cafe and/or call Mariner's Cafe on VHF Ch 16 for any info.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Use this section only if there are few marinas not covered in pages under Ports. Remove if not applicable.
Anchorages
{GreenText|List anchorages except the ones covered under Offshore Islands below. If there is more then 2 paragraphs for a given anchorage, create a dedicated page for it (Port/Stop Template) We use headings for these so that other pages can link to them. Remove if not applicable..}}
Offshore Islands
List Islands
- Ofolanga, Mounga'one, Kao, Tofua, Ha'anno, Nukunamo, Uoleva, Tatafa, Hakauata, Luangahu, Lofanga, Uiha
Routes/Passages To/From
- Lifuka, Luahoko, Ha'anno (Mushroom Rock).
- Lifuka, Uoleva, Uiha
List services. If no services are available on the island write "None" and remove all the subsections (Marine Stores, & Repairs/Yards, & Fuel, Water, & Electricity.
If services are included in specific port pages, the following line is appropriate, otherwise remove it.
Also see each Port.
Marine Stores
There are no chandlery stores in Ha'apai and even the most basic tools or hardware are usually unavailable. PTH in Nuku'alofa or Vava'u is your best shot. Be prepared for shocking price tags though.
Repairs/Yards
DIY only.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
Petrol, Diesel and 2 stroke oil are normally available but fuels may be of poor quality with high water content.
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
- Fins 'n' Flukes offer scuba diving, snorkeling, Humpback Whale watching, PADI diving courses, bicycle hire, tank fills (must be in hydro), Wi-Fi internet, postcards, general info and advice.
Grocery & Supply Stores
Local stores provide an assortment of tinned, frozen and preserved goods. Variety is severly limited and fresh produce is rare. The market opens early and may have bannanas, Papaya and Water Melon. The Chinese run stores have the most stuff and are cheaper than Tongan outlets as they buy from the Chinese to re sell.
Eateries
The Talahiva Restaurant offers BBQ, Kentucky Chicken, Chicke Nugggets, Fish Nuggets and Curry served with either local root crops or chips. Five dollars sees massive Tongan portions in return.
Internet/WiFi
Available?
Laundry
No service available.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Push bikes can be hired from Fins 'n' Flukes
Garbage Disposal
Ha'apai has no waste management system in place, you'll have to take out what you bring in. Waste can be better dealt with in Nuku'alofa. Free roaming pigs and dogs will rip apart rubbish bags left sitting anywhere and the garbage is then blown into the sea. Your full rubbish bags should not be dumped around town under any circumstances. There are red litter bins around town but these are usually already full so pretty useless.
Transportation
Routes/Passages To/From
List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
- Fins 'n' Flukes can be contacted on channel 16 callsign "Malolo" or by phone on 00 676 8870141.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
- Lifuka
- Fins 'n' Flukes - Diving and Whale Watching, Lifuka Island, Ha'apai, Tonga.
References & Publications
Books, Guides, etc. Use the Reference template or not at your discretion. For example:
-
{{Reference|Rod Heikel|Greek Waters Pilot|Imray|Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire (2010)|9780852889718}}
, expands to - Rod Heikell, Greek Waters Pilot, Imray Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire (2010), ISBN 9780852889718
- Author, Title, Publisher, ISBN ISBN number
- Author, Title, Publisher, ISBN ISBN number
You may want to remove the above entries and use instead a link to the Country or Region that lists the relevant references. If so enter, after removing {{MagentaText|xx}}, the following:
See [[Country or Region#References_&_Publications|Coutry or Region]].
If you do not use the above link, please remove it.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
- Deserted beaches everywhere and beautiful hard coral reefs
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Island & this page's details validated:
Contributors to this page |
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Names: Lighthouse, Finsnflukes |
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