Cosgrove to attend Tonga coronation

Governor-General Peter Cosgrove will see cyclone recovery efforts in Vanuatu and attend a coronation in Tonga.

Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove will represent Australia at the coronation of Tonga's new king. (AAP) Source: AAP

Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove will represent Australia at the coronation of Tonga's new king, Tupou VI.

Sir Peter will also visit Vanuatu to see recovery efforts from the deadly Cyclone Pam.

He'll meet leaders of the Pacific country and Australian aid workers and visit the island of Tanna to meet communities affected by the cyclone.