Niue Information – Fakalofa Lahi
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“FAKAALOFA LAHI ATU - GREETINGS” ~ WELCOME TO NIUE ~ VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE Alofi Town Centre – opposite Parliament Building Open: 8:00am -4:00pm Monday – Friday Saturday & Public Holidays 9:00am – 12:00pm Phone: 4224 Or E-mail [email protected] NB: Visitors be advised to observe tides when planning a trip on the reef or swimming as tides turn very quickly so please take care. Also advisable that when snorkeling, do not go past reef areas. If unsure please check with the Niue Tourism Office/Information Centre on ph. 4224. COUNTRY PROFILE HANAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Head of State Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II represented by the Weekly service with Air NZ www.airnewzealand.co.nz Governor General of Niue and New Zealand Departure Tax NZD$34 (CASH ONLY) Children under 12yrs exempt Legal Status Self-governing in free association with New (Departure tax isn‟t included in your ticket so please pay after check Zealand since 1974 under the Niue in and complete your departure cards) Constitution NB: Declare coconuts/taro/honey for New Zealand; please obtain a Head of Government Premier Phytosanitary certificate for coconuts/taro NZD$8 & Zoosanitary certificate Executive Government Cabinet: Premier and 3 Ministers for Niue honey NZD$12.50 from Quarantine ph 4690 before check-in (All Legislative Assembly (Parliament) consisting local handcrafts do not need to be declared but will be required a Quarantine of 20 members. General elections held every sticker) 3 years Population 2006 1,625: 802 males 823 females AIR NEW ZEALAND SCHEDULE 2014 Citizenship All Niueans are New Zealand citizens and hold New Zealand passports Land Area 259 square kilometers (100 square miles) Exclusive Economic Zone 450,000 square kilometers Average Rainfall Annual mean rainfall is 2066mm Average Temperature Varies between 22.9 C in winter (July - August) to 26.6 C in summer (February) NZ0784 departs Auckland, Wednesday & Saturday 9:15am, arrives Niue, Tuesday & Climate Wet Season (summer): October - February Friday 13:55pm Dry Season (winter): May - August NZ0785 departs Niue, Tuesday & Friday 14.55pm; arrives Auckland Wednesday & Official languages Niuean and English Saturday 6.45pm It is important that you are checked in by 12:30pm and proceed through to Currency New Zealand Dollar NZD$, Visa only security. Ethnic Composition - Niuean Contact Peleni‟s Travel Agency ph 4317 - Other (New Zealand, Australia, Tonga, Fiji, Email [email protected] Samoa, Tuvalu, Cook Is, Philippines, Indian) Religions Ekalesia Kerisiano Niue, Church of Latter Day Saints, Catholic, Seventh Day Adventist, MONUINA E FENOGA! FAREWELL FROM NIUE! Apostolic, Jehovah‟s Witness Exports Noni, Vanilla, Taro, Honey Fakaaue Lahi (thank you) for visiting Niue. You are now part of a special International personality Constitutionally New Zealand remains group of people that have experienced a truly different pacific adventure. responsible for Niue‟s defense and external affairs, however Niue has become You can now help us by telling other people about Niue, share your stories responsible for external affairs and since and show people your photographs. 1988 has entered into treaties in its own right You can also visit our website www.niueisland.com and load up stories, Diplomatic representation Niue High Commission, Wellington, New photos and videos and become a “Friend of Niue” Zealand Don‟t forget to LIKE us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Niue- Tourism If you have any feedback for us or need any help on planning you or a friends trip to Niue please contact us on [email protected] Visit www.niueisland.com for more details. A C C O M M O D A T I O N DO‟s & DON‟Ts GUEST HOUSES: Niue is a very safe destination however; there are still a number of general safety guidelines for visitors to follow: ALEKI‟S GUESTHOUSE Avatele, ph Ozwin Ikiua 5093 email [email protected] DRESS CODE ALIUTU GUEST HOUSE Pao, Alofi South, ph Treason or Ettie Sala Asemaga on 4046 o Appropriate wear whilst Sunday church services are being conducted or 4181 or 4244 email [email protected] in villages MAHOFI COTTAGE Peta, Alofi South ph Jim & Mamata 4365 email [email protected] o No bikinis or speedos in public, we suggest a pareu or long t-shirt for BELLA‟s Tukaiavi, Alofi South ph Taumafai & Carmen 4228 / 4384, email cover in public areas such as cafes/restaurants/shops etc. [email protected] o When attending Sunday church services, common sense prevails - MITAKI‟s Opaahi, Alofi South ph Meimei & Mitaki 4084 email [email protected] appropriate attire necessary. Covered top and knee length skirts for NIUE HOLIDAY HOMES ladies and collar shirt and dress pants for males Aliluki, Alofi South ph Patricia 4818 / 4246 email [email protected] PELENI‟s Fakaleaina, Alofi South Guest ph: 4135 for bookings ph Fifita 4317 or email o NUDITY is not tolerated in any public place. [email protected] TRAFFIC TUKUITONGA Togalupo, Alofi North ph Saukia & Va‟aiga 4234/4648 email o Speed limit is 40km within village areas and 60km open road. [email protected] o Safety belts is strongly recommended at all times TERESA‟s Pao, Alofi South ph Des & Chris 4179 email [email protected] o Remember to always drive on the left-hand side of the road at all times. New Zealand road rules do not apply on Niue. Please visit the HOLIDAY APARTMENT: police station for more information. o DO NOT exceed speed limits within residential areas. LANU TAHI Segamanu, Tamakautoga 4935 / 4937 for bookings ph: Fifita 4317/4153 o Helmets on motorbikes are COMPULSORY AT ALL TIMES, for email [email protected] cyclists single file and light compulsory at nights. o Obtain a Niue Driver‟s License from the Niue Police Dept NZD$22.50 HOTEL: o Niue Blood Alcohol Limits .35mcg breath, 80mcg blood MATAVAI RESORT Lauoku, Tamakautoga ph Hima or Marie 4360 o NO PARKING on the yellow lines in the main road of Alofi, and the E-mail [email protected] Government building car park. o No „U‟ Turn at the Parliament Building, or at any intersections MOTEL: COMMUNITY BOUNDARIES o No driving on village greens CORAL GARDENS Makapu Point, Makefu ph Stafford & Salome 4235 o Care with cigarettes or BBQs which may cause fires E-mail [email protected] o No littering, please take your rubbish with you or use provided Damiana‟s Holiday Motel, Avatele, Contact Des Hellesoe Niue Ph: 4684 NZ rubbish bins at all and leave only footprints behind. (09)5541213 or email [email protected] or you can visit GENERAL www.holidayhomes.co.nz/pacificislands o When hiking in the bush, tell others where you are going and when GABES Kaimiti, Alofi South ph Ini Viliko 4092 email [email protected] you are due to return or take a local guide. KOLOLI‟s Tukaiavi, Alofi South, ph Neal & Rupina 4171 E-mail [email protected] o When snorkeling DO NOT EVER go past reef areas at sea tracks, NAMUKULU COTTAGES & SPA Malekau, Tuapa ph Brian & Teressa 4533 email advise someone of your whereabouts and expected time away [email protected] o Spear fishing by visitors is NOT encouraged unless with a licensed NIC‟s BUNGALOWS Segamanu, Tamakautoga 4939 / 4940 for booking‟s ph: ph: charter operator. Fifita 4317/4153 or email [email protected] o NO fishing/diving/boating on Sunday including Scuba STONE VILLA‟s Peta Hill, Alofi South ph Albert & Ida 4023 / 4348 o Guides for diving or dive tours is essential E-mail [email protected] o TAKE CARE when visiting sea tracks as they may be slippery due to THE RESTORATION REEF Pao, Alofi South ph Natalie 4319 email wet weather, and wear sturdy footwear [email protected] o Be environmentally friendly and DO … DO … DO … HAVE A GREAT TIME while on “the Rock” NB: Take light refreshments and plenty water on all trips when self- discovering Niue & inform someone of your whereabouts. E S S E N T I A L S E R V I C E S Talava Arches Ekalesia Church Service Sun 10am & 4pm NAMUKULU Limu Seatrack Niue Foou Hospital located at Kaimiti, Alofi. Clinic Hours Mon-Thurs 8am-4pm, Fri, Sat, Sun & Public Holidays 9am-10am & 7pm-8pm ph 4100 Emergency ph 999 Charges for health services will apply to all visitors ~ TUAPA Please settle your account at reception after your appointment ~ Vanilla Tours Namukulu Cottages & Spa ph Brian & Teresa 4533 Niue Police located at Utuko, Alofi. Opening hours Mon-Fri 8am – 4pm, Ph: 4333, for all emergencies ph 999 MAKEFU Peniamina Women Weaving, look out for sign along road side KIWIBANK AGENCY Sails Bar Operating Hrs: Mon-Thurs 9am - 3pm, Fri 8:30am - 3pm Contact Details: 4220 or Coral Gardens Motel ph Stafford & Salome 4325 4221 Cash out with Credit Card Outlets: Y A C H T I N F O R M A T I O N Credit Card Cash Advances & Foreign Currency you can contact Niue Rentals on 4216 or [email protected]. Terms and conditions apply. Niue Yacht Club “The biggest little Yacht Club in the World” Niue Post: Open Mon-Fri 8:30am-3:30pm for stamps, postcards, stationery, photocopy service .30cents per copy FRIDAY 9am CUT-OFF for all international postal services ph 4174 The new home of the Niue Yacht Club www.nyc.nu will now be based Niue Public Library – has closed for relocation, books donated to the library can be downstairs of the Niue Backpackers in Alofi ph 4074 left with Niue Tourism Office or Education Department in Alofi. Public Toilets located at the Commercial Centre car park, Alofi (not open after hours) Visit us here, and chat to our cruising friends from all over the world.