Neiafu (Vava’u) - Fuel & LPG

Fuel

You can walk to the petrol station to get petrol or diesel in cans, or you can arrange to have your boat filled alongside the quay.

Duty-free fuel can be ordered and delivered to the pier by truck, but is only available on the day of departure and for a minimum of 200 litres.  This can be organised at least one day in advance through Pacific Energy or Greg at Café Tropicana, VHF Channel 26,  Tel:  +676 70972 or +676 70824, Monday to Friday only, ask for Tui who is the manager.

Pacific Energy, Tel: +676 70972 (200 litres minimum). Please call them in advance with the amount of fuel required. They will not deliver to the wharf when a bunkering boat is in the harbor and if a container ship or ferry is at the wharf, deliveries can be problematic. Also delivery times are an estimate only  - do not get frustrated if they are late and patiently ask for updates.

Diesel and Petrol are available from various stations around the town. Diesel can often be more easily obtained by dropping jerry cans off with Moorings (VHF Channel 72) who will often fill them when the fuel truck visits them to fill up their own boats. Note however that this is a much more expensive option than getting duty-free fuel.

Last updated:  August 2023

LPG (gas)

Butane is the gas available in Vava'u.

Propane bottles will be emptied for the Butane to be filled.

Propane is available from Pacific Fuels situated at the southern end of the Neiafu harbour. The BoatYard offers a once-weekly delivery and collection of propane bottles. If gas is required more urgently arrangements can be made at the office.

Bottles can be refilled at Homegas in the village of Toula (at the head of the harbour). You can reach Homegas by taxi - a return taxi trip from Neiafu is approx. TOP$8.

Tropicana Café will also collect (LPG) bottles and return them for a small fee, which can save a trip. They also have adaptors for various non POL/DIN. Camping gaz,  3/8 LH Calor, 20mm, 21mm, 22mm, 27mm and Jumbo Clip Ons,  Companion, Primus, German, Greek, Sweedish, Acme, French Screw, W20, Butane Nut. They also offer gravity filling overnight.

Last updated:  August 2023