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Welcome to Mariners Guided Camping
Tours in the Islands of Ha'apai,
Kingdom of Tonga.
Why Ha'apai?
The solitude of the
Ha'apai Islands will overwhelm you, as this is the South Pacific of travel
posters. - Scores of low-lying coral islands, colorful lagoons and reefs, with
white beaches fringed with coconut trees. A possible world Heritage listed area of 109
sq. km covering 36 Islands.
First visited by
Captain Cook in 1773, Ha'apai won it's place in history in 1789 when the
Mutiny on the ship "Bounty" took place as the vessel left Nomuka,
and in 1806, by the British ship "Port-au-Prince
which
was raided and burned, along the coast of Lifuka.
While most were murdered the young William Mariner at 15 years old, had his
life spared by the local Chief and he lived as part of his family for 4 years
before returning to England. William Mariner is believed to have written the
first account of Tongan life and it is considered a masterpiece of pacific
literature. As you will see, not much has changed in Ha'apai over the passed
100 years. The islands of Ha'apai are what most people think of, as the South
Pacific. Uninhabited islands, coconut trees leaning towards the blue clear
water and sandy beaches.
"Be Happy, Be Ha'apai."
So come
camping with us and see for yourself, and go home with memories that will keep
you talking for a long time.
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