Everybody loves a few travel facts and our South Pacific Travel Snapshot gives you a brief idea of what to expect when planning a holiday to the South Pacific. Read on below as we expand on our travel bites…

Best Time To Travel –  The best time to visit the South Pacific is between March to October as there are pleasant temperatures and the visibility in the water is very good, making it a great time to visit for water sports such as diving and snorkelling (with humpback whales!) 

Capital City – There are many islands and countries that make up the South Pacific. For the island on Tonga where we send most of our travellers, the capital is Tongatapu

Currency – Many islands accept AUD, USA, NZD & Euro. A lot of the islands also do have their own individual currencies. 

Approximate Travel Time –  To get to the island Kingdom of Tonga, the travel time is a short 3-6 hours depending which city you are travelling from, and which island you are headed. 

Religion – Christianity is the most dominant religion in the South Pacific. They take Sundays day of rest very seriously – so no work and all the play!  

Famous Dish – Anything cooked in coconut milk. Seafood, fresh fish and rice is their main diet. Roasted suckling pig is often cooked on special occasions. Yummy!

Visa Required – Most South Pacific countries issues shirt-stay visas on arrival so you do not need to organising anything pre-travel. Please check this advise prior to your trip as it may vary country to country.

Fitness Level – We rate our South Pacific packages at a low-moderate fitness level. Low if you plan on relaxing on the lovely beaches. A Moderate level of fitness is required if you take our Tonga Whale Swim package.