ʻEua

Eua is an island in Tonga just southeast from Tongatapu.

Understand
The island has a surface area of just under 90 square km and had a population of just over 5,000 people as of 2021.

It is split into Old 'Eua to the north and New 'Eua to the south.

By boat
A 2 1/2- to 3-hour ferry ride from Tongatapu is available.

Humpback whales
Watch out for the visiting humpback whales during June to November, they often swim remarkably close to the island of Eua.

Go next

 * Vava'u ㅡ Tonga's second most populated island group. Flights are from Tongatapu.
 * Ha'apai ㅡ Tonga's central island group. Flights are from Tongatapu.