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Tufuga Ta Tatau: Master Tattooists

A long, painful and unsafe process, the ancient art of Tatau. The origins and history of the craft, and its appropriation by Western cultures.

Tonga Galleries and Museums

Gallery | Blue Banana Studios

This studio is located on Taufa’ahau Road, Downtown Nuku’alofa. It is home to resident local artists who exhibit regularly on the island.

Gallery | Waterfront Cafe & Lodge

This is a hotel situated in Ma’ufanga, Nuku’alofa and is also a popular venue where artists often meet and are invited to show their works. The art gallery holds numerous exhibitions throughout the year.

Museum | Tuku’aho Memorial Museum

This is a museum covering traditional Tongan culture. The collection includes objects from activities such as tapa making and Kava ceremonies. There is also a room dedicated for other Pacific Island nations and the history of Tuopu College.

Museum | Afa Eli Historical Museum and Research Library

A museum library with a collection that covers a broad range of artifacts found and used in Ha’apai. This includes photography, natural history, archaeological, maps and outdoor sculpture.

Museum | Tonga National Museum

This museum has a permanent Lapita pottery exhibition and holds numerous collections illustrating the cultural and local history of Tonga. It has the ability to receive touring exhibitions, holds educational programs and has a research library.

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Tonga Tours

Sea Star

This tour gives you a chance to set foot on uninhabited tropical South Sea Islands. Sail on the cruising yacht and explore untouched coral reefs, ideal for photo enthusiasts.

Hideaway Nature and Culture Tours

A tour dedicated to the local nature and wildlife situated in Eua. Trek through rainforest where you can witness the Banyan trees believed to be over 800 years old and wander along the ‘rock gardens’. Camping, whale watching and other experiences are also available.

Vava’u Adventures,LTD. Kart Safaris

This is a tour for the dedicated photographer. An opportunity to drive your own kart following a guide through 40km of local villages, plantations and bush trails on the island of Vava’u Lahi.

Tonga Hotels

Ika Lahi Lodge

Ika Lahi Lodge provides log cabins situated on the foreshore inside Hunga Island Lagoon, a popular fishing spot. The site includes a private sandy beach and is a short walk to the native rainforest.

Ha’atafu Beach Resort

This resort is located on the main island of Tongatapu and offers traditional thatched roof fales set amongst landscaped tropical gardens right on the beach. The resort owns its own fishing boats, and offers fresh local cuisine.

Hakula Lodge

A Boutique hotel situated on the waterfront in the chain of Vava’u islands. The lodge provides stunning views of the Port of Refuge Harbour and is surrounded by a rich, green tropical garden, while downtown Neiafu, Tongas is only a 20 minute walk away.

Tonga Restaurants

Luna Rossa

Although serving Italian cuisine, this little restaurant proves popular with the locals and uses fresh produce from the island. The seafood dishes and sauces are recommended and offers an excellent view of the lagoon.

Fafa Island Resort Restaurant

Situated on a chain of islands north of Nuku’alofa, the Fafa Island Resort Restaurant is located directly on the beach. It is famous for its unique contemporary Pacific European gourmet dishes, prepared using fresh produce from the local market.

Friends Cafe and Tourist Center

Located on Taufa’ahau road in the capital Nuku’alofa, the Friends Cafe is a popular meeting place for visitors and locals. Serving local and international dishes using fresh produce, it also offers information for visitors in its tourist center.