Transportation in Tokelau

Tokelau is not an easy place to get to. The only way in and out of Tokelau is to take a 25 to 40 hour boat trip after first traveling by water or air to Apia, Western Samoa from Australia, New Zealand, American Samoa, or the Hawaiian Islands. The boat to Tokelau departs from Apia approximately every two weeks.

From the government of Tokelau:
"Transport to and from Tokelau is by sea on fortnightly boat services from the closest port in Apia, Samoa. The boat travels to all three atolls, taking approximately 27 hours to reach the southern most atoll of Fakaofo. It is a further 3 and a half hours from Fakaofo to Nukunonu and a further 6 hours to the northern most atoll of Atafu".

How to Make a Boat Booking to Tokelau from Overseas
There is only one way to get to Tokelau, and that is by taking a 25 to 40 hour boat trip from Apia, Samoa.

Tokelau Boat Schedule
The most current schedule for boats traveling between Apia Samoa and Tokelau is usually published on this Web page by the Government of Tokelau.

Articles About the Boat to Tokelau
- It Will Be a Tough Voyage for Tokelau to Get New Boat
- MV Tokelau is Safe Reassures NZ Minister
- Lonely Planet Tokelau Boat Trip Report

For more information about transportation to Tokelau, contact the Tokelau Liaison Office in Apia, Western Samoa: by phone at +685 20822 or by Fax at +685 21761.