Kotu Island
Island Small Tongan island in Ha'apai, coral landscapes
One of Haʻapai’s low islands; sailors and small-boat visitors stop for beaches and snorkeling, and to join village excursions on multi-day sailing itineraries through the group.
How to Get to Kotu Island #
Access is by local boat from Lifuka (Haʻapai) or other nearby islands. Inter-island ferries and private charter boats run when weather permits; schedules are informal and often arranged locally.
Best Time to Visit Kotu Island #
Visits depend on inter-island boat services; the dry season offers the most reliable travel conditions.
Dry season
May-October · 24°C-28°C
Sea access is calmer and inter-island transport more reliable.
Wet season
November-April · 22°C-26°C
Higher rainfall and rougher seas; many services slow or suspend.
