Things to Do in Niue

• Caves and chasms
  Hundreds of caves and chasms punctuate Niue’s coastline. Some are quite hard to find or have tricky access so a guide is recommended and, in some cases, essential. Some of these caverns were used as ancient burial and dwelling sites. Vaikona, one of the most remarkable chasms on the island, and Anapala, with its pool of fresh cool water, are two well known chasms. Anatoloa was originally the home of a dangerous god and contains human bones plus resident pekapeka (bats). Ulupaka has many stalactites and stalagmites and appears to have been used as a dwelling place. At Avaiki there is a good swimming hole in a cave north of the main cave.
• Togo Chasm
  Togo is reached by a track starting about 4km north of Hakupu. After leaving the bush, the track descends through a mass of jagged coral pinnacles to a little grassy flat, where a passage leads off to the edge of a ravine. At the foot of the ravine is a beach of fine golden sand with coconut palms.
• Talava Arches
  Talava has a group of spectacular arch formations, one of which was used in days gone by to keep watch for raids by outsiders. Talava also has interesting caves and an edible seaweed which grows in the shallow rock pools at the base of the arches.
• Matapa Chasm
  A freshwater stream enters Matapa Chasm below sea level, keeping the water cool. This popular scenic attraction is reached by a road continuing from the main road at the foot of Hikutavake Hill.
• Peniamina’s Grave
  Peniamina was the Niuean who first brought Christianity to the island. The grave is in a small clearing on the left hand side of the road 5km north of Alofi near Makapu Point.
• Limu
  One of the most beautiful swimming and snorkelling areas on the northern coast of the island. The waters here are a mixture of fresh and sea water. The track to Limu is clearly marked at the northern end of Manukulu Village. Thatched shelters and a barbecue area are provided.
• Anaana Point
  Situated on the southern coast, Anaana Point overlooks some of Niue’s prime deep-sea fishing grounds and has spectacular waves and blowholes. Nearby is a burial cave with human bones.
• Handcrafts
  Niue offers a great selection of quality handcrafts in original designs including hats, baskets, handbags and mats, all made from local materials.
• Diving
  There are no rivers running to the sea on Niue so the visibility is excellent - 60m is common during the dry season (April to November). All diving on the island is on the west coast. The best spots are Ana Mahaga or Twin Caves (offshore of the Limu Pools), where there are two huge caves on the reef edge, and Namoui and Anono, where turtles can often be seen. Offshore of Alofi are several more good spots - the Chimney (a 20m tunnel and reef cave), Opaahi and the Toilet Bowl, which offers gullies, ravines, chasms and caves. Offshore of Avatele, dives include the Anchors and Snake Gully, which is full of sea snakes. Niue Dive offers diving and snorkelling trips with full gear.
• Snorkelling
  There is good snorkelling at Matapa Chasm, Limu Pools, and at the reef-top pool north of Hio Beach. Vaitafe also has a reef pool.
• Other Activities
  Swimming with whales and dolphins, fishing, cave tours, forest and coastal walks, cycling, golf, tennis and swimming.
• Uluvehi
  This is a landing that was used by trading schooners in the early days. The track leads down to the sea from the northeast corner of the Mutalau Village green. A Peruvian black-birder took many Niueans from here in 1860 to work in the guano mines in Chile. None returned.
• Nightlife
  There are regular village dances, mainly on Friday and Saturday nights. Visitors are welcome. The Niue Golf and Sports Club (Top Club), Claytons Bar, Island Styles and Matavai Resort are popular. Pacific Way Bar and Clayton’s Bar are Sports Bar venues.
• Forests
  Niue’s forests have been undisturbed for centuries and abound in myths and legends. There are sacred places deep in the forest where no one goes. In the Huvalu rainforest visitors are shown the trees and plants used by Niueans over the years and their uses are explained by local tour guides.
• Fishing
  Easy access to very deep water ensures outstanding fishing and game fishing. Charter services are available upon demand so please enquire directly from the Niue Tourism Office for the latest details.
• Beaches
  Niue is a raised coral island which means there are no long stretches of beach. Sandy coves are found around the coast and discovering your favourite is part of the adventure.