Flights to Niue

Niue travel tips

Niue topography and climate

Niue is a sovereign island state in the Pacific Ocean near Samoa and Tonga about 2400 km north-east of New Zealand, which has been associated with Niue via a treaty of association since 1974. The population of the islands is 2124, and due to emigration to New Zealand, the population has decreased by 50%. These South Seas islands are little known and often referred to as "The Rock" by Polynesians. The islands boast some spectacular natural attractions and a largely unexplored tropical paradise.

Niue is situated 480 km east of Tonga, 560 km south east of West-Samoa, 920 km west of the Cook islands and 980 km west of Rarotonga. Niue is one of the largest atolls of the world with an area of 259 km² and consists of an inner plateau, which rises to 67 m above sea level. The landscape is determined by caves and deep gorges and the islands are surrounded by a coastline of steep cliffs. There are plenty of remains of an originally tropical rainforest on the islands.

The climate on the islands is tropical with south easterly trade winds.

Getting there and main tourist attractions

Niue International Airport is 7 km or 4 miles north of the capital Alofi and is regularly served by Air New Zealand and Polynesian Airlines from Auckland (New Zealand).

Alofi is the capital city of Niue. The city is on the west coast and, due to its exposed location on Alofi Bay, was seriously damaged by Cyclone Heta in January 2004. The Huanaki Cultural Centre and Huanaki Museum are particularly worth a visit with their interesting collections of artefacts and historical remains.

The islands boast untouched forests, which, for religious reasons have not been visited by humans for many centuries and have now been made partly accessible. Excellent water sports facilities, fishing and hiking through the forests will ensure a varied holiday.