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Overview
Swim with whales
and dolphins. Walk through virgin rainforest. Dive spectacular
uderwater cathedrals. Explore the most breathtaking caves in the South Pacific.
Gaze upon breaching whales. Snorkel over bright corals in warm
tropical water. Niue will reveal to you so many things previously trapped in your
imagination.
A tiny up thrust coral atoll rising to a height of no more than 69 m above
sea level, Niue is composed entirely of coralline limestone and marble.
The island’s most striking feature is its rugged and rocky terrain. Steep
cliffs along the coastline are honeycombed by caves, chasms and blowholes.
Niue prides itself on a forest undisturbed for centuries. It is a nature
lover’s delight.
With a population about 1500 people on its 260 sq. km's of land mass, this is
one of the smallest and most delightful island nations in the world.
Climate: April to November is the long dry season, with
temperature around 24 degrees Celsius. Niue has an average annual temperature of
25˚ Celsius and a medium humidity that peaks at 88%.
Accommodation: Hotel, Motel, and Guesthouse, Budget,
Superior, Resort Style and Self-Catering.
Airline: Air
New Zealand from Auckland to Niue
Entry requirements: Valid passport
Health: No vaccinations required; be careful with
coral cuts and take antiseptic cream.
Currency: NZ $
Transport: Rental cars and vans, taxis, motorbikes,
mountain bikes. Local driver’s license required.
Language: English and Niuean
Contact: Niue Tourism Office
Address: P. O. Box 42, Alofi, Niue
Tel: (683) 4224
Fax: (683) 4225
E-mail:
niuetourism@mail.gov.nu
Website: www.niueisland.com
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Niue e-brochure(1.3 Mbytes)
Map of Niue

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