Port of Refuge

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Port of Refuge is the main natural harbor and anchorage of the Vavaʻu island group in Tonga, known for its sheltered waters and popularity with yachts and cruising sailors.

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Port of Refuge canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf anchorage
natural harbor
access sea access only
adjacentTo town of Neiafu
climate tropical
country Tonga
economicImportance supports fishing industry
supports inter-island transport
supports local tourism economy
hasFeature all-weather shelter
deep-water harbor
good holding ground
surrounding high islands
hasInfrastructure customs and immigration clearance facilities
dinghy docks
fuel dock
moorings
wharves
hasWaterBody Pacific Ocean
knownFor cruising sailors
safe hurricane-season refuge
sheltered waters
yacht anchorage
locatedIn Neiafu
South Pacific Ocean
Vavaʻu island group
linked to: Vavaʻu
navigationType well-charted harbor
near Vavaʻu island group anchorages
partOf Vavaʻu archipelago
linked to: Vavaʻu
role main port for Neiafu
primary harbor of Vavaʻu
safetyCharacteristic good cyclone shelter compared to open anchorages
protected from ocean swell
serves Neiafu
Vavaʻu island group
linked to: Vavaʻu
tourismType sailing tourism
yacht tourism
usedFor commercial shipping
fishing vessels
recreational boating

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Vavaʻu hasPort Port of Refuge