Tokelau is a non-self-governing territory and has been administered by New Zealand since 1926. With a resident population of 1,499 people (2016 census), it consists of three tropical coral atolls (Atafu, Nukunonu and Fakaofo), with a combined land area of 12 square kilometres. It is located a 24 hour boat ride north of Samoa.

Economic and trade information

• Tokelau country brief
• Tokelau aid fact sheet [PDF 308 KB]
• Australia Pacific Islands Business Council

Travel information

• Before you travel, visit smartraveller.gov.au
  • Subscribe to updates
  • Get the right travel insurance
  • For how we can help Australians overseas, see the Consular Services Charter
• Australian Passports Office
• Visa information

Resources

• Map

Heads of Government

• Includes Heads of State and Government

Embassies and consulates

Australia

• The High Commission in Wellington, New Zealand, is responsible for Australian affairs in Tokelau.

Tokelau

• Tokelau is represented by the High Commission for New Zealand in Canberra

Contacts

Contact details for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Australia

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Polynesia and Partnerships Branch
R.G. Casey Building
John McEwen Crescent
BARTON ACT 0221
Australia
Phone: +61 2 6261 1111
Fax: +61 2 6261 2332