Scuba diving locations in Tonga:

• The Vava'u Island Group ha excellent drift dives along walls and drop-offs, as well as some good coral reefs with lots of fire coral and several areas with large gorgonian fan grottos.
• Eua is the host of the biggest underwater caves in the South Pacific, home tosharks, grooper, turtles, drop-offs, caves and more.
• Tongatapu is home to a magnificent lagoon and reef, with five marine reserves and two island parks protected by government legislation.
• The Ha'apai Island Group has complex geography, with caves, canyons, caverns and tunnels with vertical walls, fast flowing passes and colourful coral gardens.

When to scuba dive in Tonga:

The water is decent and warm year round, with temperatures of 24C from January to March and around 20C from July to December, but there is a risk of cyclones from October to April. From July to October humpback whales pass through the islands.

Local standards for gear:

The best scuba diving spots in Tonga:

The best spots to snorkel in Tonga:

In the Vava'u Island Group you can snorkel with humpback whales in season.

Fun scuba facts:

Country data:

Administrative details

• Currency: pa'anga (TOP)
• Population: is about 100,000 (2010)
• Time Zone: (GMT+13), Summer (GMT+14)
• Main languages spoken: Tongan, English ## Diveable overseas territories:

Tongan diving federations:

Local diving laws and regulations (and PADI-equivalent certifications):

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