Routes in Tonga for selected grade

Tavake are the white-tailed tropic birds that frequently soar past the cliffs of Fangatave, and the namesake of this climb, in honour of the long white streak this climb ascends, high above the forest. The first pitch is a bit dirty, but well worth enduring for the stunning pitch above.

2 pitch (16, 21) access via shared "Whale Access Pitch"

Continuation of the line left of Beginners line, although makes for a an easier start. Starts behind some Fa trees, staying just to the right of a ledge/alcove system in the corner further to your left. above find a tufa and chimney system. (Route name suggested by Josh Merriam)

2 pitches: 19,21. After an interesting start climbing onto the hanging rock, need a stick clip for 1st bolt. endure a bit of sharp dirty rock to access the ridiculously steep and super fun 2nd pitch. An interesting cave in the middle after a biscuity tufa. The anchor is a challenge to clip.

Quite tricky and sustained with interesting moves past a tufa and over a bulge

A one bolt variation start leading into B3 of the original upper climbing.

Goes through a rooflet that's somewhat tricky. Low first bolt is to protect both climber and belayer from falling off the belay ledge.

Climb stalactites and tufa on the steep face left of Faka'ofa'ofa. Stay left instead of turning the arete for maximum pumpy fun. There's a few mungey holds, but these can be avoided.