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Many vacation destinations are called hidden getaways, but in the case of Niue, it's appropriate. The island's most distinctive sights truly are hidden—they're underground and underwater—and include buried grottoes, pools and caverns that can be explored by scuba divers, swimmers and explorers afoot.

For those who prize such features, Niue (pronounced NEW-ay) is unbeatable, but those looking for a more typical South Pacific experience should be aware that Niue lacks the white-sand beaches and languid blue lagoons found elsewhere. It's an uplifted coral atoll—one of the world's largest—which means cliffs and caverns, but few beaches.

The island is also hidden away in a rather remote corner of the Pacific, several hundred miles/kilometers from its nearest neighbors. It's visited by only a small number of flights each week.

Geography

History

Snapshot

The chief attractions of Niue are snorkeling, scuba diving, spelunking, hiking, rock climbing, crab catching, fishing, friendly people, small secluded beaches and total relaxation.

The island will appeal to travelers who enjoy scuba diving and cave adventures and who want a peaceful, totally unhurried Polynesian atmosphere. Don't go expecting deluxe accommodations, strong adherence to schedules, large private beaches or varied shopping.

Potpourri

Continuing a trend that began in the 1800s, Niue's tiny population continues to decline—from 2,300 in the mid-1990s to around 2,100 today. Most islanders relocate to New Zealand. Many villages on the east coast resemble ghost towns.

A television station, paid for by the Australian government, began the first broadcasts on the island in 1993. It's on the air daily 6-11 pm.

Many of the package tours to Niue are handled by large tour operators in New Zealand.

The spears you see tossed about are called Tika spears.