Tokelau

This tiny collection of coral atolls is the true South Seas of old. Tourists rarely visit the islands, as transportation can be difficult. Those that make the journey will find nothing much to do except chill out with the locals. Travel between the atolls is by local catamaran, which sometimes departs fortnightly. Life is very traditional with strict Christian beliefs and the chiefs and elders dictate all village affairs. Food and water are scarce.

Understanding The Geography

Tokelau is a non-self-governing colonial territory of New Zealand that comprises a group of three tropical coral atolls in the South Pacific Ocean. Westerners occasionally refer to the islands by an older colonial name, The Union Islands.

The islands are Atafu (at one time known as the Duke of York Group), Nukunonu (also the Duke of Clarence Group), and Fakaofo (once Bowditch Island). They have no ports or harbours. There is no airport so the only way to get there is on the monthly cargo boat from Samoa, a journey that takes over 2 days and nights.

Climate Conditions

Tokelau lies in the Pacific typhoon belt.