Visiting Nukunonu

Visiting Nukunonu is not an easy, however a fulfilling experience. Starting out in either New Zealand or the United States, the pre-final destination should be Apia in West Samoa. Apia has a great airport, with airport code APW, and can be reached with direct flights from Auckland, New Zealand and indirect from the United States through Hawaii and American Samoa.

Once arrived in Apia you already feel the great atmosphere of the Polynesian Region already. ‘Take it easy’ is THE way to handle life in this beautiful part of the world. Nukunonu is a boat ride away, from the harbor in Apia. The boat normally runs every two weeks or so, and sometimes even more often!

The Tokelau Liaison Office in Apia, located just off the main road (every cab driver knows it), knows exactly at what date and what time the boat will depart. People to Nukunonu have to travel with the MV Tokelau, the only boat currently sailing to the islands. The great food and hospitality on board will tick the time away. With the speed of 10 knots, the boat will arrive the following day (30 hours later) Tokelau. Nukunonu is one of the three atolls you visit, the other two are Atafu and Fakaofo. Simply depart at Nukunonu and then you’re ready for your visit.

Nukunonu is the only Tokelau atoll that has housing and hotel facilities. With one hotel and one resort on the island Nukunonu is the best accommodated for the adventure traveler.

TOKELAU LIAISON OFFICE - APIA, SAMOA Phone: +685 20822/20823/22007 Fax: +685 21761 HOTEL LUANA LIKI IN NUKUNONU, TOKELAU Rate: NZ$ 50.00 per night, including all meals. Owner organizes special events such as fishing, coconut crab hunt and camping services on the remote islands. Phone: +690 4140 Fax: +690 4108 FALEFA RESORT IN NUKUNONU, TOKELAU Rate: NZ$ 25.00 per night, including all meals Phone: +690 4137/4139 Fax: +690 4108