the nearby coral atolls with superb sandy beaches are easily available. Climate Vava'u has a tropical climate with average temperatures up to 29 ºC in January and down to 24º C in June. It is sunny throughout the year. Between November and April, it is more humid and thunderstorms and cyclones do occur. From May to September there are southeast trade winds but during the summer months the winds are from the northeast. Port of Refuge Harbor at Neiafu Orientation The main islands are: Utu Vava'u. This is the largest island, where Neiafu is found. It is a limestone island with heights up to 213 m in the west. The island provides a home to eleven indigenous bird species and contains Mt. Talau national park, with some of