Pangai, Lifuka Island, Kingdom of Tonga

Pangai is the administrative capital village of the Haʻapai Group in Tonga. This delightful village is set mid way on the protected west coast of the island of Lifuka. The village is centered around the catholic church Siasi Church and Holopeka Road by the harbor. There are only a few shops and markets, a bank and two restaurants. There are few historic sites besides the church and a few Colonial styled houses.

The village is typically Tongan, with pigs wandering about the streets, small plantations at the back of the houses and fishing boats in the lagoon. The coast to the south and east of the village is virtually empty of settlement and offers the best beaches, although those on the more exposed east coast do not offer good swimming or snorkelling.

Things to See and Do

* Siasi Church
* Beaches
* Colonial styled houses
* Village feasts

Cruise Season – Jan – Dec
Currency – Paʻanga (TOP)
Language – English, Tongan
Land Area – 11 km² (Lifuka)
Population – 3,000 approx
Electricity – 2 angled flat pins and 1 round pin centred below Australian style
Time – GMT plus thirteen hours
International Country Telephone Code – + 676

Port Location – The port is located at Pangai village.

Transport Links – The islands airport Pilolevu (Lifuka Island Airport )is situated about 5 km north of Pangai. Daily flights (except Sunday) to Lifuka, take just 30-minutes from Tongatapu.

Two ferries service the Ha'apai Group departing Nuku'alofa on Monday and Tuesday en route to Vava'u, taking just between 7 and 12 hours depending on which ferry you take.