Heres some info I have gathered for travel to, from and within Tonga and Fiji.

Tonga
For the most part of the time we are in Tonga we will be in the north island group Vavau. Flights from Australia arrive in the capital Nukulofa and then there is a domestic airline operating between Nukulofa and Vavau Group. Alternatively I have found a motor vessel that travels between the islands.

Sydney to Nuku lofa, Tongatapu Group from $245pp Pacific Blue (Mon + Thurs)

Brisbane to Nuku lofa, Tongatapu Group from $285pp Pacific Blue (Mon + Thurs)

Nuku lofa to Vava’u from $238pp Chatman Pacific Airways

Nuku lofa to Vava’u from ??? MV Olovaha
www.scptonga.com +676 23-853 info@scptonga.com


Fiji
During our time in Fiji we plan to spend some time in the Manamuca group which would mean we can pick up guests in Nadi. However pending cruising permits we also want to see the northern island Vanua Levu and the area surrounding Taveuni Island so you may require a internal transfer to meet up with us. If you would like to come to Fiji please speak to Pete or myself.

Brisbane to Nadi (Viti Levu) from $175pp Pacific Blue

Sydney to Nadi (Viti Levu) from $185pp Pacific Blue

Sydney to Suva (Viti Levu) from $329pp Air Pacific

Nadi to Savu Sava (Vanua Levu) from $120pp Air Pacific

Suva to Savu Sava (Vanua Levu) from $103pp Air Pacific or $56pp Bligh Water Shipping

Nadi to Taveuni Island from $115pp Air Pacific

Suva to Taveuni Island from $115pp Air Pacific or $65pp Bligh Water Shipping

Why not come and visit us at an exotic location? Whether for a day, a week or more you are welcome to stay aboard Jura and keep us company. We can comfortably accommodate another 2 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

It will cost you your plane tickets and a share of the food expenses and that’s about it. Please understand we are on a very tight budget and eating out at restaurants will quickly exceed our budget.
Also Jura is byo alcohol! Mainly cause we are alcohol illiterate and wouldn’t know what to buy.

The first step is to work out where you would like to holiday....Fiji, Tonga, Tasmania, New Zealand etc.
Then have a look at "Our Plans" to see what months we plan to be at that destination.
Next step is to email us to check your dates are suitable and that we have no one else on the boat at your chosen time. (We will try to update the website when people let us know when they will be coming)
Then we will need to arrange where we will be meeting you so you can organise your flights and transfers.

Please keep in regular contact with us so we can update you on any changes to our plans.

Visitors to Jura shouldn’t need to bring much. Please bring only soft-sided, collapsible luggage. A sailboat does not have a lot of storage space and there's no place to store large or hard-sided bags.

Please pack lightly. Think of sailing as camping on the water. Think small, light, comfortable, casual and functional. The lighter you pack, the more room you will have to move around in the cabin as you will probably be living out of your bag.

Bring all the normal stuff you would take on a holiday….
Sunglasses
Hats
Sunscreen
Swimsuits
Comfortable clothing
A nice but casual outfit for dinner out
Wind jacket
Pj’s
Walking shoes
Thongs or sandals (no high heels)
Shoes you can get wet (getting out of dinghy etc)
Camera and batteries or charger (we have a normal aus powerpoint)
Snorkeling gear (we have one spare set)
Toiletries
Small backpack

Laundry is a hassle, please bring enough clothes so that you won’t need to wash. Besides, who wants to spend a day washing clothes when you could be exploring and enjoying Paradise! We can supply your towels and bed linen.

We have lifejackets for small children (and adults too!)

Please do not bring anything you would be devastated to lose overboard, or to have ruined by sea water.
Please don’t bring a hair dryer or any power sucking appliances.
Please leave your nice jewelry and high heels at home. Wedding rings and everyday jewelry is fine…we wear ours.