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Tokelau ferry 2012

Tokelau ferry 2012, Tokelau

 Frainer Says:  Much of the information about getting to Tokelau is dated. I have just returned from Tokelau Aug. 1, 2012 via the ferry MV Lady Naomi (a rust bucket). It was in... 

 Transportation in Tokelau

Tokelau telephones

Tokelau telephones, Tokelau

 ollyf Says:  "Tokelau telephones" are actually public toilets. As the sanitation system in Tokelau is pretty basic, most people use the Tokelau telephones - long drops over... 

 Things to Do in Tokelau

Luana Liki Hotel: The only restaurant

Luana Liki Hotel: The only restaurant, Tokelau

 ollyf Says:  Tokelau has only one restaurant, which is in the only hotel. If you are staying at the Luana Liki, you will get three emals per day included in the price -... 

 Restaurants in Tokelau

Between the atolls

Between the atolls, Tokelau

 ollyf Says:  The MV Tokelau is not only the one way to get to Tokelau, but the only means of getting AROUND the country, too.The cargo ship calls at each atoll a few times... 

 Transportation in Tokelau

The ONLY way to Tokelau

The ONLY way to Tokelau, Tokelau

 ollyf Says:  The ONLY scheduled method of travelling to, from and between Tokelau is on board the cargo ship MV Tokelau, which operates a round trip from Apia, Samoa... 

 Transportation in Tokelau

Rising sea levels

Rising sea levels, Tokelau

 ollyf Says:  Tokelau is among the nations most at risk from the threat of rising sea levels. It lies flat on the sea level with virtually no elevation. Consequently, you can... 

 Favorites in Tokelau

The bluest sea you'll ever see

The bluest sea you'll ever see, Tokelau

 ollyf Says:  No, that isn't the Estonian flag to the right - it's a picture of the sea off Fakaofo with the edge of the boat included for contrast. I have never seen such... 

 Favorites in Tokelau

Kirikiti

Kirikiti, Tokelau

 ollyf Says:  Kirikiti is the Polynesian version of cricket. The name is a transliteration of 'cricket', but the sports have their differences. Kirikiti uses a different bat... 

 Sports & Outdoors in Tokelau

Post Office: Some of the rarest stamps

Post Office: Some of the rarest stamps, Tokelau

 ollyf Says:  The post office in Nukunonu is the only one in Tokelau. The only thing worth buying as a souvenir from Tokelau is a selection of stamps.I'm no collector, but I... 

 Shopping in Tokelau

Bring any essentials

Bring any essentials, Tokelau

 ollyf Says:  Waterproof covers for your bags are essential in case you end up sleeping on the lower deck of the boat. Reef shoes or strong trainers if you intend walking in... 

 What to Pack in Tokelau

Transport to uninhabited islands

Transport to uninhabited islands, Tokelau

 ollyf Says:  Mr Luciano Perez, the owner of the Luana Liki Hotel in Nukunonu, has a boat available for charter. He can take you to visit his family's island, Sydney Island,... 

 Transportation in Tokelau

Don't swim on the ocean side

Don't swim on the ocean side, Tokelau

 ollyf Says:  Swimming in the lagoons of Tokelau's three atolls is safe and stunning, but don't be tempted to dip into the ocean sides. The sea is very powerful and you would... 

 Warnings and Dangers in Tokelau

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