Atata island

Atata is a a small tourist island to the north-west of Nuku'alofa - the capital of Tonga in Tongatapu island. While the beachfront resort is quite good, the beach itself is rather mediocre by the standards of Oceania. Shore and seabed: sand. [edit]

Coordinates: -21.057217, -175.257739

See also: Tongatapu island

Hotels [edit]

Royal Sunset Island Resort is the only hotel in the island. Double room starts from US$120 per night.

Day trips to Atata Island are also possible from Nuku'alofa, - including Sundays. The daily tour costs US$30 including lunch.

How to get there [edit]

Fly to Tonga International Airport (TBU). Next get to Nukuʻalofa by taxi or by bus. The boat to Atata island runs at 10 am and returns back at 4 pm. The journey takes 30 munites per way.

When to go [edit]

The best time for a beach holiday in Nuku'alofa of Tonga is a dry season from May to October.

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