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Cars 4 Rental Guide To Travel In  Tonga

International Airports Fua'Amotu (TBU) is 13km (8 miles) from Nuku'alofa. Transport by taxi and bus is available. There are car hire services (Avis), bars, bank/bureau de change, shops, tourist information and a duty-free shop. Departure tax: T$25 for all passengers; children under 12 years of age and transit passengers are exempt. Back to Top Air Travel Royal Tongan Airlines (WR) provides regular services between Vava'u, Ha'apai, 'Eua, Niuatoputapu and Tongatapu. Bookings and information are available from Royal Tongan Airlines, Nuku'alofa. The main airlines serving Tonga are Air Pacific (website: www.airpacific.com) and Royal Tongan Airlines (WR) (website: www.royaltonganairlines.com). Air New Zealand and Polynesian Airlines also serve the country. Air passes: The Polypass (offered by Polynesian Airlines) allows the holder to fly between the Southern Pacific destinations of American Samoa, Fiji, Niue, Samoa, Tahiti and Tonga; Honolulu (Hawaii) and Los Angeles in the USA; Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney in Australia; and Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington in New Zealand. The pass is valid for 1 year. Once a reservation has been made and travel begun, all travel must be completed within a maximum of 45 days. Tickets will be issued against the Polypass by any Polynesian Airlines office (a valid passport is also required). For further information, contact Polynesian Airlines (website: www.polynesianairlines.com). The Visit the South Pacific Pass is valid for many airlines operating in the South Pacific, including most of the larger ones, such as Air Caledonie, Air Marshall Islands, Air Nauru, Air Niugingi, Air Pacific, Air Vanuatu, Polynesian Airlines, Qantas, Royal Tongan Airlines and Solomon Airlines. Offering reductions of up to 40 per cent on normal airfares, this sector-based pass allows for flexible island-hopping between the destinations of the Cook Islands, Fiji, Nauru, New Caledonia, Samoa, Tahiti, Tonga, Vanuatu and the more remote Melanesian and Micronesian islands, together with major cities in Australia (Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney) and New Zealand (Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington). It is only available for people resident outside of the South Pacific. The journey must be started outside the South Pacific and only one stopover in Australia is allowed. A minimum of two sectors must be bought before departure (extra sectors can be purchased en route). There is a maximum of one pass per person, and passes must be used within 6 months of the first day of travel. Children under 12 years of age pay 75 per cent of the adult fare. For details and conditions, contact the South Pacific Tourist Organisation (see Contact Addresses section). Approximate flight times: From Nuku’alofa to London is 20 hours. Back to Top Travel By Water Local ferries sail between all the island groups. There are regular sailings from Faua Wharf in Nuku'alofa to Ha'apai and Vava'u. Ferry schedules are subject to change according to demand or the weather. Ports of entry are Neiafu, Niuatoputapu, Nuku'alofa and Pangai. There are no regular passenger services, but berths may be available on cruise ships. Back to Top Travel By Road Traffic drives on the left. There is a good network of metalled roads, although with some potholes. Horses are often used. The low speed limits are strictly obeyed. Bus: Minibus services are available throughout Tongatapu. Taxi: Saloon-car taxis, minimokes and mini-buses are available. Car hire: May be arranged through various agencies. Self-drive or chauffeur-driven cars are available. Documentation: A current local driving licence is required, available from the Police Traffic Department in Nuku'alofa on production of a valid national or international licence, the fee and a passport. The minimum driving age is 18. TRAVEL TIMES: The following chart gives approximate travel times (in hours and minutes) from Nuku’alofa to other major centres on Tonga. Air Sea Neiafu (Vava’u) 1.00 24.00 Pangai (Ha’apai) 0.30 18.00 ’Eua 0.10 3.00 Back to Top

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