Uonukuhihifo island

Uonukuhihifo is an uninhabited island in the group of Ha'apai in Tonga. There is also a smaller Uonukuhahake island nearby. Both islands have classic tropical beaches, and it is hard to meet anybody here due to relative remoteness from inhabited islands. Shore and seabed: sand, stones. [edit]

Coordinates: -19.963505, -174.475746

See also: Ha'apai islands

Hotels [edit]

The nearest hotels are located 10 km to the north-east at Uoleva island. By the way, the beaches of Uoleva island are even better than beaches of Uonukuhihifo and Uonukuhahake.

How to get there [edit]

Fly to Tonga International Airport (TBU). Next fly to Haʻapai-Lifuka Airport (HPA) or take a ferry to Lifuka island. Next take a boat to Uiha island.

The distance from Uiha island to Uonukuhihifo island is about 5 km. Usually you will have to arrange a day trip tour with locals owning the boat.

When to go [edit]

The best time for a beach holiday in the islands of Uonukuhihifo and Uonukuhahake is a dry season from May to October.

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