Tonga - any info?

[island_sands]

I am planning a trip to Tonga - i want to get away from it all, dive, relax and preferably go somewhere where my blackberry will not get a signal

Anyone been to Tonga? I am looking at Haapai - any feedback on visits to Tonga would be appreciated.

 

[DeepThought]

I think Said (freediver81) might have been there. Try PMing him.

 

[rozo]

tonga has got awesome diving- re ha apai the guys that run the diving show there are into conservation so if you are a spearo forget it . if you are into filming i can recommend them - the kiwi who runs the co. is a photographer.
va vau has got great dives and a few more people who can take you out.
beluga dive co. i can personally recommend that chris ( a young tongan ) should be the one to ask about it .
there are also some really good dives from the main island group -tonga tapu
if you do go - just be aware that the inter island plane service is "patchy" - and also they are tight with excess baggage so travel light. one final thing - dont plan on too much happening on Sundays except church
cheers
rozo

 

[island_sands]

hey thats great info
i have already been in touch with Glenn from the dive centre. I leave on friday and its not soon enough!!!

 

[rozo]

half ya luck !!!
enjoy your flight - the landing at ha apai is hilarious - keep an eye out for livestock on the airstrip! not kidding!!!