Beautifully located Pacific holiday home water right at the front door

A delightful and comfortable, get-away holiday home - in a private location in Vava'u.

Vava'u is an hour's flight from Tongatapu on Real Tonga Airlines or from Fiji on Fiji Air. Two ferry services are also available. There is an 18 hour ferry service, leaving on Tuesday eveng and a 6 - 8 hour service, departs on Wednesday morning.

Airport pick up and boat transfers are organised and provided for guests from Neiafu to Hunga Island (this is an additional cost to guests, young children travel free).

One'atea is set in a beautiful, lush, safe, clear water lagoon, Our holiday home has mosquito screens on opening windows and doors. All amenities are provided, including use of a pontoon boat Pep'e, optimist, sailing and rowing dinghy, 2 kayaks, 2 paddle bards, snorkle/fishing gear, buoyancy aides, books, games, music, VHF radio, mobile phone, safe for valuables, gas barbeque, first aid kit, all linen, soaps, toiletries, and well equipped kitchen with fridge/small freezer. Comfortable beds, hot water shower. Gas cooking. Fire extinguisher and smoke detectors.

Internet connection is also available at 'One'atea for a small charge.

This place is a fisherman's paradise. Hunga and the surrounding Vava'u area offers a dynamic mix of fishing options. fishing techniques and an array of different species to target. Inside the lagoon is great for lure fishing, including soft plastics, slow trolled bibbed lures, spinning lures and probably any other lure you try. There are many spots as yet unexplored for rock fishing.

Turtles can often be seen bobbing cheekily in the water amongst schools of fish in front of our house. Vava’u attracts many humpback whales between June and November each year - as they head from Antarctica to the warm waters of Vava'u because of its deep water and its’ geographical location.

Perfect for kayaking, snorkling/diving. Explore the sheltered lagoon by kayak, optimist or Pep'e (3.8M aluminium coastal pontoon boat with 2 stroke 15hp engine, 25 litre tank, rod holders, portable VHF and anchor), and venture out to visit some of the neighbouring islands. Falau Lelei our 6.5 metre motor boat is also available for any water excursions or snorkelling/fishing/sight-seeing trips. Cost to be discussed at time.

Fish off the beach or take Pep'e out to catch a variety of fish for your dinner. Visit the local village or try local foods, a traditional Tongan umu and local crafts

Use of Pep'e is included free of charge, guests pay for petrol or you can book a day fishing or snorkling upon request
Special conditions:
Transfers will be organised from Neiafu T$250 per trip for 2 T$50 per exta person - the Island is 30 minutes from Neiafu. 'One'atea can provide you (at no cost) with local hosts who will contact or visit you daily, to ensure you are having a wonderful stay. They will also be able to provide you with helpful local advice, organise provisions for the house, an umu/village visit, fishing and snorkling trips if desired and other cultural assistance.

Please enquire about long term discounted stays

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$15.00 per stay if longer than 7 days); Linen (included); Boat transfers TOP$450.00 return transfer per couple, young children travel free. Extra person is TOP $50 each way )