'So Unbelievable - So Niue '
You want to visit this remote island, one of the largest uplifted coral atolls in the world? Truly 'out of the blue' Niue rises from the deep ocean, fringed by a narrow reef and surrounded by abundant marine life.
So much to explore …
Benefit from our on-island experience and contacts to help you make the most of your time and to capture the magic of Niue.
Start your stay with a Circle Island Tour on Saturday afternoon. This tour provides the local touch, as regular guide and driver Kuso introduces you to Niue. Click for details.
The Tourism Office has details of the current tours operating, and information on local events. Sometimes these happen at short notice, so be prepared to go with the flow. You are in Polynesia now and western time has been left behind until you step onto the plane to leave Niue.
 Reef Walks - Rocks and rolls of the ocean
Discover the village sea tracks that lead to the island-hugging reef. Safe to explore at low tide with fascinating rock pools and larger pools to snorkel and swim. Explore on your own or take a tour.
Find a cliff-top and watch the ever changing ocean. The amazing blues of the sea, the churning white waves crashing onto the reef, or the calm of low tide to walk the reef and discover little coral sand beaches.
 Rain Forest Adventures - Living History
Bush tracks to walk or cycle abound and almost a quarter of Niue is virgin rainforest, bird and plant life. Guides are available or set off to explore forest, coast and bush tracks on your own. Ebony's Bush Tour is a great introduction to the forest and ways of the past. Take a camera!
 Art and Culture - Village Shows
The larger villages each holds an annual show day with produce, stalls, craft displays, games and competitions. It's a memorable experience of dance, food, handcrafts and fun. Stalls feature local foods with 'umu' or earth oven cooked food a must to sample. Niuean weaving is amongst the finest in the Pacific and the village shows display this intricate work.
 Caves and Chasms
Niue boasts some of the most spectacular cave systems in the South Pacific. The underwater caves are impressive enough but wait until you explore on land.
Some you can explore yourself, such as Palaha, or the Anapala Chasm. Swim at the Matapa Chasm, experience the adventure of the track to Togo Chasm. Cave tours operate, but the schedule varies.
 Diving - Same planet different world!
Niue waters amaze divers with up to 80 metres visibility. They are rated amongst the clearest in the world. Below the island lie intriguing dive-throughs, chasms, caves and cathedrals. Swim with dolphins, sea turtles, sea snakes and colourful hard corals and biggest thrill of all, when you encounter whales. For more information click on this link to Niue Dive.
 Whales and Dolphins
From end June through October is the whale season. Humpback whales, often travelling as family groups pass through Niue waters. Whale spot from shore or while enjoying a drink on the Matavai Resort's deck, from the patio at Sails Bar, Makapu Point or while relaxing at the Washaway Café. Dolphins too are frequent visitors to Niue waters and a swim with the dolphins tour is a highlight of any holiday. A Glass Bottom Boat trip lets non-divers enjoy the fascinating under-water life.
 Fishing
Rod fishing charters are available and some local semi-commercial fishermen will also take fishing charters. A few minutes from the wharf and you are fishing the deep ocean for wahoo, mahimahi and tunas. There's lots more on deep sea fishing in Niue waters on the Dive Fish Snow site. Click here.
NB. As marine activities depend on the weather and sea conditions, they are best finalised once you are on Niue.
 Weave Niue
Combine your love of craft with discovering Niue. Under tuition from an expert Niuean weaver make a hand woven bag. Small groups (min 4, max 8) catered for. There is plenty for partners to do while workshops are on. Get your own group together, and NHH and we can facilitate your on-island arrangements. Click here for special interest events.
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A Quick Snapshot
The centre of the island is saucer-shaped 60+ metres above sea level. The terrain is easy and there are extensive tracts of virgin rainforest with areas of cleared land and regenerating forest. Most people live on the lower terrace that rings this where coconut palms abound. Then down another 30 metres of coral rock cliffs and you are on the reef that hugs the coastline.
quick links
Niue Tourism Site
Visit Niue Tourism's site for more background on lifestyle, culture, Village Show Days, weather, sports events. Click here
Diving
Niue Dive is operated by highly regarded professionals providing snorkel and dive trips catering from novices to experts. PADI training is also available. ( click to Niue Dive)
Fishing
For more information on fish and fishing in Niue waters, visit Dive Fish Snow by clicking here.
Mountain Biking
Over 160k of roads and bush tracks on Niue make for great recreational biking. Bring your own bike, or hire a bike for a day or two and get up close and personal to the back tracks of Niue. Many of these lead through tall forest and open areas, past bush gardens and plantations. Read about the Rally of the Rock in the side bar.
Interested in photography, Niue social comment, history and the underwater? A site to visit is Wikipedia.
Click here to go to Wikipedia.org
Fresh Drinking Coconuts
Drinking coconuts are available from roadside stalls – an honesty box system usually operates. They are often available from small shops and the gas stations and at the Tuesday and Friday markets in Alofi. There will be someone nearby to open your drinking coconut, and perhaps straws – enjoy. Thirst quenching and delicious, and good for you too!
Okiwi Bay Holiday Park
A quiet get-away at the smallest holiday park in NZ in a beautiful part of the Marlborough Sounds is the next best thing if Niue is not an option just now. Friendly hospitable hosts.
Adventures on Bikes
Local and overseas competitors keep coming back to have a morning of fast and furious riding. Between stages there's time to chat, compare stories and get ready for the count down for the next special stage.
Plan ahead to make sure of your beds and airline seats.
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