NIUE

Where in the world is Niue? How do I get there? Is it worth the expense? What outdoor activities are offered? Is more information available online?

South of American Samoa and east of Tonga, Niue is an internally self-governing state in free association with New Zealand (the NZ dollar is the currency). It's a single elevated atoll shaped like a two-tiered wedding cake with dramatic cliffs and caves around its rim. The 1,400 inhabitants are mostly Polynesian and many more of them live in New Zealand than on lonely little Niue Island.

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Air New Zealand flies to Niue from Auckland once a week, arriving on the island at 0140 and leaving again at 0240. The roundtrip fare is NZ$518 plus tax (and two nights sleep). From New Zealand, it's sometimes cheaper to travel on a package tour with airfare, lodging, and transfers included. Polynesian Airlines flies to Niue from Apia.

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That depends on the time and means at your disposal. As a stopover between New Zealand and Samoa, Niue is less expensive to get to than it used to be and ground prices on Niue are reasonable. Niue's friendly people and slow pace make for a restful holiday, and there are plenty of natural attractions to explore around the island. The supply of hotels, resorts, and guest houses is adequate. If you're in this part of the world anyway, Niue is well worth a week.

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The scuba diving is superb, including dives through caves to drop-offs. Niue's small, timid sea snakes are seen on most dives, and from June to November there's a chance of being able to dive with migrating whales. Deep sea fishing is also easily arranged, and Niue has a nine-hole golf course near the airport. The hiking and caving possibilities are unlimited and several local residents moonlight as guides.

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The internet has connected Niue to the world as never before. Many tourism businesses on Niue have email. For detailed tourist information and hotel links visit the site of the Niue Tourism Office accessible via our Tourism Offices page.

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