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Niue

Country in the South Pacific Ocean

Photo: Pia Andrews from Australia, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Niue (Niuean: Niuē, NYOO-ay) is an island in Oceania approximately halfway between Tonga and the Cook Islands. With a population of only 1,600, it is one of the world's least populous countries. Located 2,300 km northeast of New Zealand, Niue makes as a perfect spot to explore 64 km of palm-fringed beaches, and is known as the Rock of Polynesia.

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Exchange rate: NZ$1.77; for 1 US dollar · New Zealand dollar
Local time: · Alofi
Tap water: Safe to drink; The tap water is drinkable.
Emergency: 999; All emergency services

Money and payments

Cards and cash

There are no ATMs, but now that an agency of New Zealand's Kiwibank has opened, many businesses now accept EFTPOS (with no foreign surcharge for New Zealand issued cards) and an increasing number now accept Visa and MasterCards (credit cards purchases attract…

Language

English, Niuean

English (often with a distinctive New Zealand accent) is spoken by almost all residents. The local Niuean language is mainly spoken in the home but you'll win the hearts of many locals by learning a few Niuean words.

Niuean phrasebook

Phone and internet

Telecom Niue is the island’s sole telecom provider, offering prepaid data plans.

Health and drinking water

The tap water is drinkable.

There are no land snakes (sea snakes do ply waters off the coast) or poisonous insects. There is no malaria but there are mosquitos which peak between December and March.

Customs and etiquette

Sunday is a special day reserved for Niue's strong church-going population. Fishing, kayaking and diving are prohibited by law on Sunday.

Constitution DayOct 19, Monday
Peniamina Gospel DayOct 26, Monday
Christmas DayDec 25, Friday
St. Stephen's DayDec 26, Saturday

Banks and offices close on these days; lunar holiday dates can move. Dates from Nager.Date

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Getting around

Public transport and paid services in Niue.

Taxis, car hire and flights

By car
The rental agencies have stands and their cars at the airport. Getting around the island by car takes approximately 75 minutes.50 when you present your home licence (it's a cool souvenir).
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Taxi and ride-hailing apps

Apps for booking a taxi or a ride in Niue.

Other ways to travel:By bike

Airports and nearby hotels

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Niue International Airport

Alofi · Regional · IUE

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Best time to visit Niue

Mildest, driest months

Jan
Feb
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Apr
May
Jun: Recommended month
Jul: Recommended month
Aug: Recommended month
Sep: Recommended month
Oct: Recommended month
Nov
Dec

Calculated from climate averages: mild daytime highs and lower rainfall. It does not account for festivals, crowds or prices.

Weather by month

Average conditions in Alofi

Avg. highAvg. lowRainfallRecommended month

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Avg. high	28°	28°	28°	27°	27°	26°	25°	25°	25°	26°	26°	27°
Avg. low	27°	27°	27°	27°	26°	25°	24°	24°	24°	25°	25°	26°
Rainfall (mm)	206	191	167	155	120	78	65	61	84	106	137	146
Humidity	82%	81%	81%	80%	80%	79%	79%	79%	80%	80%	81%	81%

Monthly averages, January 2001 - December 2025. Source: NASA POWER.

Visa and entry requirements

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Safety and travel advice

We do not label countries as safe or unsafe. Below is the official advice from two governments, with the date it was last updated. Always read the full advice before you travel.

US Department of State

No advisory found from this source.

UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

No advice against travel. Read the full advice before you go.

Summary of the advice

Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to: see general advice for women travellers read our guide on disability and travel abroad see general advice for LGBT+ travellers read about safety for solo and independent travel see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad Travel insurance If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency. About FCDO travel advice The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides advice about risks of travel to help you make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice. Get travel advice updates Sign up to get email notifications when this travel advice is updated.  Follow FCDO:   travel advice on X travel advice on Facebook Travel Aware on Instagram

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Articles about Niue

Stories, itineraries and practical advice for travelling in Niue.

Nature & adventure

Scuba diving

Scuba diving is an activity in which you swim underwater for extended periods using self-contained underwater breathing apparatus, hence the acronym scuba.

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Travel tips

Astronomy

Astronomy is the study of the universe outside Earth. Very few people get the privilege to visit space, but everyone with good eyes can see at least some of the miracles of the universe from the Earth's surface.

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Travel tips

Dark Sky Parks

Dark Sky Parks are parks that have exceptional starry nights and are protected for this very reason. The purpose is generally to promote astronomy.

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Villages

UnderstandNiue's remoteness, as well as cultural and linguistic differences between its Polynesian inhabitants and those of the Cook Islands, have led to it being separately administered.

Get inNo 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.

Get aroundAlofi and all the other villages are small enough to walk around. There's no harm in walking around the villages and in town as it is perfectly safe and a good way to catch and interact with the Niuean culture.

TalkEnglish (often with a distinctive New Zealand accent) is spoken by almost all residents. The local Niuean language is mainly spoken in the home but you'll win the hearts of many locals by learning a few Niuean words.

SeeNiue 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.

DoThere are many activities in Niue. All you need to do is venture out. Have a keen and energetic attitude towards everything.

BuyThe currency used in Niue is the New Zealand dollar, denoted by the symbol "$" or "NZ$" (ISO code: NZD). It is divided into 100 cents. In this guide, the "$" symbol denotes New Zealand dollars unless otherwise indicated.

EatDon'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.

DrinkCoconut water is very refreshing and naturally rehydrates you on a hot and humid day.

SleepYou must book your accommodation before arrival or you may be sent back to New Zealand.

LearnThere is one small campus, a branch of the Fiji-based University of the South Pacific and only one high school and one primary school.

WorkOpportunities to work on Niue are extremely limited.

Stay safeNiue is a very safe island. The only jail is located next to the only golf course and is considered an open prison. Crime is extremely minimal if not non-existent, and it's not uncommon for tourists to meet the Premier.

Stay healthyThere are no land snakes (sea snakes do ply waters off the coast) or poisonous insects. There is no malaria but there are mosquitos which peak between December and March.

RespectSunday is a special day reserved for Niue's strong church-going population. Fishing, kayaking and diving are prohibited by law on Sunday.

ConnectWhile Niue has been called a "WiFi Nation," internet access is not as widespread or fast as in more developed countries. Free WiFi hotspots exist, but access may be restricted to certain websites.

CopeThe New Zealand High Commission is in Alofi on the airport road.

Sources and licences

Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Niue" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
Summary from the Wikipedia article "Niue", available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Wikipedia
Photo: Pia Andrews from Australia, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Facts come from Wikidata, the World Bank, the mledoze/countries data set, Open-Meteo and NASA POWER. Safety advice comes from the US State Department and the UK FCDO.

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Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

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Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Avg. high

28°

27°

26°

25°

26°

27°

Avg. low

27°

26°

25°

24°

25°

26°

Rainfall (mm)

206

191

167

155

120

106

137

146

Humidity

82%

81%

80%

79%

80%

81%

Sources and licences

Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Niue" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0

Summary from the Wikipedia article "Niue", available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Wikipedia

Photo: Pia Andrews from Australia, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Facts come from Wikidata, the World Bank, the mledoze/countries data set, Open-Meteo and NASA POWER. Safety advice comes from the US State Department and the UK FCDO.

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Overview