The Kingdom of Tonga
















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Malo e lelei - Welcome to the Kingdom of Tonga

The Friendly Islands - That's what Captain Cook dubbed them when he came upon the natives of the 170-island Polynesian Kingdom of Tonga. And it's a name that remains as true today as when it was first coined in the 1800's.

The superlatives to describe both Tonga and the Tongan people are endless and we encourage you to pay a visit and discover this relatievly undiscovered country.Tonga is the last remaining Kingdom in Polynesia, and perhaps on your visit you may get to meet a member of the Royal Family.

Throw away your watch and get used to the strss-free joys of Tonga time. Go snorkeling off of one of the islands in the Vava'u group and take in the beauty of the colorful coral and tropical fish.On Sunday the entire country closes down and goes to Church. Join them and you'll hear singing that you'll never forget.

• Tonga Tourism Info
• Photos of Tonga
• Trip Report
•The Tongan Concorde