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COUNTRY INFORMATION - NIUE

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Location Of Niue
Niue is an isolated island located 298 miles east of Tonga, 348 miles south-east of Western Samoa, 609 miles west of Rarotonga and 1,500 miles north-east of New Zealand. Affectionately known as & #8216;the rock’, Niue is reputedly the largest upraised coral atoll in the world. It has 6,178 acres of the most undisturbed forests in the world, designated tapu areas by the locals, where no humans were allowed to set foot for centuries. Now all the tapu forests, except the one controlled by Hakupu village, are penetrable. These forests are full of lush undergrowth, coconut palms and some of the oldest ebony trees known. Light and scattered forest covers approximately 34,594 acres. At the edge of the forest, the coast gives way to coral outcrops.

Airports
Niue International is 4 miles north of Alofi. Tour buses are available from the airport to all tourist destinations. There are some shops at the airport, which open for scheduled flights.

Language
Niuean and English are the official languages.

Places To Go
Reputedly the world’s largest coral island, Niue’s rugged coastline and reef offer excellent fishing, diving and snorkelling opportunities. Parakeets, white-tailed terns, weka and other exotic birds live on this island and butterflies are a common sight darting between the hibiscus and orchids. The island is well off the beaten track, and tourist numbers are low.

Recommended sites in Alofi include: the Huanaki Cultural Centre, exhibiting unique Niuean artefacts; the Huanaki Museum, located next to the hospital and housing an interesting collection of artefacts and historical records; the Women’s Club Town Hall, with a craft shop featuring various handicrafts for sale; and Alofi Market, open Friday.

THE NORTH: Some 3 miles north of Alofi, near Makapu Point, Peniamina’s Grave, the resting place of the Niuean who first brought Christianity to the island, can be found in a small clearing on the left side of the road. The Experimental Farm, a centre for animal husbandry and plant testing, is another popular destination for visitors. Opaahi is the site of Captain Cook’s landing where he received a hostile reception from the local people and was almost hit by a spear.

There are good swimming holes at Vaitafe, 2,625ft.south of Fulala and 1.5 miles north of Lakepa, at Avaiki, and at Limu, perhaps the most beautiful on the north coast with its colourful coral and its wide variety of marine life.

Niue Tourism Office
PO Box 42,
Alofi,
Niue Island
Tel: 4224 or 4394 or 1101.
Fax: 4225.
E-mail: niuetourism@mail.gov.nuorinfocentre@mail.gov.nu
Website: www.niueisland.com

Niue High Commission
Gleneagles Building,
71 The Terrace,
Wellington,
PO Box 10-123,
New Zealand
Tel: (4) 499 4515.
Fax: (4) 499 4516.
E-mail: komisina@niuhicom.co.nz

Niue Tourism Office & #8211; New Zealand
PO Box 68716,
Newton,
Auckland,
New Zealand
Tel/Fax: (64) 585 1493.
E-mail: niuetourism@clear.net.nz
Website: www.niueisland.com

CIA World Factbook - Niue

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