Alofi

Getting to Alofi

No visa required for tourists staying less than 30 days. Visitors will require sufficient funds, confirmed reservation for accommodation and return/onward plane ticket. Couchsurfing and camping are not allowed. Passports must be valid for at least 3 months from arrival date. New Zealand citizens who are Niueans or descended from Niueans do not require a visa.

1. 01
   Niue International Airport

Worth seeing

Niue is dotted with many caves and limestone arches. There are a lot of 'sea tracks' that lead from the road to the coast. Wandering down one and seeing what you find at the end is a lot of fun. The two attractions in the village of Hikutavake, the Matapa Chasm and Talava Arches, start at the same trail head at the north end of the village. Both trails are signposted.

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   Matapa Chasm

   In the village of Hikutavake (Take the trail to the left.).

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   Talava Arches

   A massive rock archway noted by Captain Cook in the late 1700s, and surrounded by a network of complex caves.

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   Liku Sea Track and Cave

   On Niue's East Coast, this sea track is about 500 m from Liku Village.

4. 04
   Anapala Chasm

   Adjacent to Hakupu Heritage Park, a deep sharp descent (there are steps and a chain rail) into the very cool depths reveals a fresh water spring.

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   Togo Chasm

   Halfway between Hakupu and Liku (or about 4km north of Hakupu) is a 45 min track that leads through bush and jagged coral pinnacles into a secluded beach with coconut trees and a rock chasm.

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   Avaiki Cave

   Limestone cave with excellent swimming options (at low tide) after a short walk through.

Things to do

There are many activities in Niue. All you need to do is venture out. Have a keen and energetic attitude towards everything. Be positive and able to try anything and everything that comes to offer in Niue, so you are able to uncover the interesting facts and interest that Niue can offer. These are just some of the activities, as the rest you must uncover yourself as there is more to it, with self-discovery.

Where to eat

Don't expect McDonald's, Burger King, Subway, and KFC... unless you want to fly to New Zealand or Australia to get your fix. Bring a sense of culinary adventure. Local specialities include uga (coconut crab), anything with coconut, and the like.

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   Crazy Uga Cafe

   Open early: choose from either the "Big Uga" or "Little Uga" breakfast.

2. 02
   Jenna's De La Cuisine

   Despite the name, there isn't an owner called Jenna, nor is it French.

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   Kai Ika

   This restaurant serves amazing sushi, using fish caught by the owner's fishing company - access to the best fish on the island.

4. 04
   Falala Fa Cafe & Bar

Getting around Alofi the local way