Oceania : Polynesia : Tokelau

Tokelau

Tokelau is in Polynesia, a group of three atolls about half way between Hawaii to New Zealand.

Regions

  • Atafu
  • Nukunonu
  • Fakaofo

Culture and History

Originally settled by Polynesian emigrants from surrounding island groups, the Tokelau Islands were made a British protectorate in 1889. They were transferred to New Zealand administration in 1925.

Tokelau's small size (three villages), isolation, and lack of resources greatly restrain economic development and confine agriculture to the subsistence level. The people rely heavily on aid from New Zealand -- about $4 million annually -- to maintain public services, annual aid being substantially greater than GDP. The principal sources of revenue come from sales of copra, postage stamps, souvenir coins, and handicrafts.

Climate

Tropical; moderated by trade winds (April to November)

Landscape

Tokelau consists of three atolls, each with a lagoon surrounded by a number of reef-bound islets of varying length and rising to over three meters above sea level

Travel to Tokelau, visa requirements

Flights to Tokelau, airtickets

Tokelau has no airports. Lagoon landings are possible by amphibious aircraft

By boat

Tokelau has no ports or harbors; offshore anchorage only. A twice monthly service runs from Apia onboard the MV Tokelau. This is subject to change and often unreliable. Foreigners take last priority in securing a place.

Get around

Talk

Shopping, Tokelau souvenirs

Costs

Good restaurants and cheap meals

Tokelau nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs.

Hotels, youth hostels, lodging

Learn

Work

Stay safe

Tokelau lies in the Pacific typhoon belt.

Stay healthy

Respect

Contact

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