Monuafe Island Park and Reef
Tonga, Tongatapu
Monuafe Island Park and Reef
About Monuafe Island Park and Reef
Monuafe Island Park and Reef is a small island and reef reserve in the lagoon waters north of Nuku'alofa, Tongatapu, covering 0.5 km². It is listed among Tonga's reserves[1].
Wildlife Ecosystems
The reserve protects coral reef and the marine life that lives on it.
Flora Ecosystems
The reserve is a small island with its surrounding reef.
Geology
Monuafe is one of the small islands and coral reefs lying north of Tongatapu, extending up to 7 km from shore. Tongatapu itself is formed of coral limestone[2].
Climate And Weather
Nuku'alofa, 7 km away, has a tropical climate with a mean daily maximum of 27.3 °C and about 1,721 mm of rain a year[2].
Human History
The island lies off Nuku'alofa, in waters that have been inhabited for roughly 3,000 years[3].
Park History
Monuafe 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 attraction is the island and the reef around it, seen from the water.
Visitor Facilities And Travel
The island lies about 7 km from Nuku'alofa and is reached by boat.
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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