Hakula lodge

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Vava'u Tonga has a reputation as the premium Sport fishing and Big Game fishing destination in the South Pacific. The waters of Vava'u Tonga are over 1000 meters deep less than a mile of shore. Couple that with fabulous waterfront accomodation at Hakula Lodge and two sportfishing boats to choose from .....

Species caught in Tonga:

Sailfish 
Dogtooth Tuna 
Blue fin Trevally 
Giant Trevally
Blue, Black and Striped Marlin 
Yellowfin and Skip Jack Tuna 
Mahimahi 
Wahoo

Boat Details:

Two boats are available, "MV Hakula" and MV Maris King". Both are specified to full international maritme safety standards.

'MV Hakula'

• Launched in September 1999
• Has now traveled over 60,000 nautical miles around Tongan waters
• A 34' purpose built game fishing boat
• Powered by twin diesel 105hp Nissan motors
• Fish finder GPS
• Full offshore safety equipment 
• VHF radios and all usual electrical equipment
• Four berth, fully equipped galley, stove, fridge etc
• Large cockpit, with large sun canopy, toilet and shower
• Large iced fish storage hold
• Transom door landing platform

Sport Fishing Equipment

• Kilwell long reach outriggers and stinger
• Cannon down rigger
• Tailored marine S/S game chair and harness 130lb rated
• Eight rod holders and eight rocket launchers
• 2 x 80lb Shimano Tiagra 2 speed loaded with 130lb line with Kilwell 130lb bent butt chair rods
• 2 x 80lb Shimano 2 speed with Kilwell bent butt chair rods
• 4 x50lb Shimano Tiagra and 2 x Shimano TLD30 2 speed reels with Kilwell stand up rods
• 2 x 20/30lb Shimano 6:1 fast retrieve with Kilwell jelly tip jig rods
• 2 x 80lb Killwell bent but stand up outfits with Shimano reels
• 2 Killwell power tip casting out fits

Rates

$1400 per day includes light lunch 7/8 am start 4/5 pm finish

MV Hakula fishes up to six anglers comfortably

Accommodation:

Absolute waterfront only 30 minutes to the fishing grounds
5 min by taxi 10 min bike ride or 20 min walk to Nieafu the capital of Vava'u 
Self contained well-appointed modern units, each equipped with: 
One x king size bed which converts to two x king size singles plus convertible lounge 
Large tiled en-suite with shower, vanity, toilet etc 
Solar hot and cold rain water (town water as back up) no water shortage 
Air conditioning and ceiling fans 
Kitchen area includes four burners stove, grill, jug, toaster, sandwich maker, usual kitchen utensils 
Large fully stocked bar fridge 
Units open onto deck with full harbour views 
BBQ area and seating for eight, ideal for those brilliant sunsets! 
Private weigh station, wharf, jetty and pontoon almost at your doorstep 
Without a doubt the best accommodation in Vava'u

- Lonely Planet Tonga 4th Edition Places to Stay in Vava'u Top En

"This is a really fine place to stay" 

• $200 per night single 
• $225 doubles or twin 
• $250 triple share 
• $275 quad share 

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