Tonga - Nukualofa Hotels

  Nukualofa capital and trade, transportation and social center of Tonga. North coast of the island of Tongatapu in this, the southernmost island group of Tonga is located. This constitutes approximately 35% of the population of the kingdom, and the location of the Tongan Royal Palace, Sia ko Veiongo (Veiongo Hill). In 1837, he tautahi Tāufaāhau (sea warrior) - Haapai and Vavau the warriors invaded the area near mo e afi perverse. As a reward, he received a land parcel near existing settlements Kolomotua (Old Town), collectively Kolofoou (New Town) was named. Still the old and new towns Vahaa Kolo (Village Separatist Road) leaves. Nukualofa Tonga is a center for transportation center. Vuna Road bus coming from the city center and near the road along the central bus station. Operated special buses and their drivers are free to set their own schedule. Seedlings by the government, fixed discount for school children. Buses are usually filled up. Also, in some schools and large hotels provide their own bus. Moreover, many taxis are privately owned. A car with taxi service in their spare time to earn extra money Many people own. Taxi rates are determined by the state. Most families have their own car, a few residents to ride bicycles. There are no railways or trams in Tonga. Fua'amotu International Airport, near Nuku'alofaNukualofa port for the capital of the island designated as the site selection is the only deep water port. Vuna Wharf for many years, the international port in 1977 was destroyed by an earthquake was up. New, much larger wharf was built dedicated Maufanga Sālote true Queen. Between these two docking port number '42 ', fishermen and used by the ferry pier in the island. This center is a center for boat out to the islands. EUA Haapai usually with two boats each day and two each morning Vavau. In addition to the regular transportation service firms, small islands, such as private boat owners Eueiki Nomuka and less regular services. Air transport Tongatapu Fuaamotu International Airport, 35 kilometers from the south side will be provided in Nukualofa.