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# from samoa to tokelau Country forums / Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea / Samoa
born2travell 18:21 UTC 30 Dec 2015 | hi guys, i have read several news about how to reach tokelau all my news are quite old indeed, it seems that the best way is via samoa by boat do u know how long it takes, how much does it cost and how oftne there is this boat? moreover are there any hotel in tokelau and is it safe? thanks for your help cheers we hope to visit it one day! |
wksamoa 04:13 UTC 31 Dec 2015 | I just checked what is in the Tokelau section of this website and all information is there. And here I copy what I wrote as an answer to your identical question on TripAdvisor: By boat from Apia is not only the best way to get to Tokelau - there is no other way to get there. http://www.tokelau.org.nz/Tokelau+Government/Visiting+Tokelau/FAQs.html This website gives you the basic information and don't hesitate to email the people at the Tokelau Liaison Office. They are really friendly and helpful. There is a boat going there about every two weeks - but do not trust any schedule you might get. Delays of up to one week are not uncommon and there is no alternative to just waiting in Samoa (which is a rather pleasant experience though). The same goes with returning - leave yourself ample time in Samoa or buy tickets that can easily be changed. You will not really know in advance which day you really will be back. Having said that - from all I heard from European people who were there, it's an interesting and rewarding experience. The islands are so small - you can walk around one in an hour. Free high speed internet though and other ameneties. Excellent schools with online links to the University in Fiji. Don't expect any 'remote island life'. Somehow it's New Zealand and you feel it I got told. But certainly some kind of special place. You need to contact the Liaison Office well in advance to do your booking and your visa (yes, you need a visa). | 1
born2travell 16:20 UTC 31 Dec 2015 | thanks My question was only to find out if all the info found here were still valid | 2
born2travell 14:44 UTC 15 Jan 2016 | we would like to write an article about tokelau for our blog in order to let more people know this small island could u help us out? | 3
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