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# places to stay / visit in Tonga - 1 week trip Country forums / Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea / Tonga
camstar415 00:14 UTC 04 Mar 2012 | Hello all. I am a photographer documenting places that are being affected by climate change. I will be in Tonga for just a one week detour (March 10-16) before going to Australia. Can anyone recommend inexpensive places to stay on Tongatapu and also suggest nearby smaller islands that I could get to in my short visit. I want to photograph lower-lying areas and/or places that are showing erosion due to rising sea levels. Any suggestions on finding boat rides from locals between the islands. I'd love to talk to people who have lived there awhile and can comment on how climate change is affecting their land/lives. Thanks! |
api 05:01 UTC 05 Mar 2012 | The lowest lying archipelago in this region is Ha'apai, so that would be the best place for you to visit. Rather than rising sea levels, altered weather patterns may be the first concern for people. | 1
camstar415 08:21 UTC 08 Mar 2012 | Yes, thank you for that tip. Someone from Tonga just suggested that to me too - and I think that is where I will spend my time after the weekend in Nuka-alofa. | 2
alex_carioca 18:31 UTC 03 Apr 2012 | I stayed just in the main island, and despite the comments on this forum http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g294142-d456779-r120848290-Toni_s_Guest_House-Nuku_alofa_Tongatapu_Island.html I couldn't say a word against Toni. He does get pissed off at his staff, but nothing to feel bad about. Can't give any more contribution that you would find useful, but all in all, I loved the place. | 3