Introduction
The crown jewel of this little kingdom, Vava'u lies approximately 260km (162 miles) north of Tongatapu. It's one of the South Pacific's great yachting centers and one of this region's most unusual destinations.
Often mispronounced Va- vow (it's Va- va-oo), the group consists of one large, hilly island shaped like a jellyfish, its tentacles trailing off in a myriad of waterways and small, sand-ringed islets. In the middle, the fjordlike harbor known as Port of Refuge ranks as one of the finest anchorages in the South Pacific. From its picturesque perch above the harbor, the village of Neiafu (pop. 5,000) evokes scenes from the South Seas of yesteryear.
To the south of Neiafu, the reef is speckled with 33 small islands, 21 of them inhabited. The others are beautiful dots of land upon which Robinson Crusoe would fit right in. The white beaches and emerald lagoon are unsurpassed in their beauty.
When you see these protected waterways, you'll know why cruising sailors love Vava'u....
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Friendly Islands Marketing Cooperative (FIMCO)
The Vava'u branch of FIMCO has some good items, but most of the best is shipped to the main store in Nuku'alofa for sale.
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Langafonua Handicrafts
The Vava'u branch of Langafonua, the women's handcraft organization founded by Queen Salote, has a shop in a Tongan fale adjacent to the Tonga...
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