Malinoa Island Park and Reef
Tonga, Tongatapu
Malinoa Island Park and Reef
About Malinoa Island Park and Reef
Malinoa Island Park and Reef is a reserve around a small uninhabited coral island off the north coast of Tongatapu, Tonga, about 10 km from Nuku'alofa. It covers 0.91 km² and is listed among the country's reserves[1].
Wildlife Ecosystems
The reef around the island has coral bommies and reef fish[2].
Flora Ecosystems
The island is ringed by beaches[3].
Geology
Malinoa is one of the many small islands and coral reefs that lie north of Tongatapu, extending up to 7 km from shore[4].
Climate And Weather
Nuku'alofa, the nearest town, has a tropical climate with a mean daily maximum of 27.3 °C and about 1,721 mm of rain a year[4].
Human History
The island is uninhabited[3].
Park History
Malinoa Island Park and Reef is one of the reserves recorded in 1979 under Tonga's 1976 Parks and Reserves Act[1].
Major Trails And Attractions
The surrounding waters offer snorkelling around coral bommies and reef fish, and the island's beaches encircle it[2].
Visitor Facilities And Travel
Conservation And Sustainability
The island and its reef are protected as a reserve under Tonga's Parks and Reserves Act[1].
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