Queen Mata'aho died last weekend at the age of 90 in Auckland.
A Royal New Zealand Airforce Hercules brought the Queen Mother home, landing at Fua'amotu about an hour ago.
The royal procession will travel by road from the airport to the capital of Nuku'alofa, a journey that spans some 20 kilometres and the streets are lined by school children, some waiting for over three hours to pay their respects.
Matangi Tonga online reported traditional presentations were made to the Royal Family yesterday, from people honouring the late Queen Mother.
