“FAKAALOFA LAHI ATU - GREETINGS” ~ WELCOME TO ~

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 Weekly service with Air NZ www.airnewzealand.co.nz Departure Tax NZD$34 Children under 12yrs exempt Head of State Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II represented (Departure tax isn‟t included in your ticket so please pay after check in) by the Governor General of Niue and New NB: Declare coconuts/taro/honey for ; please obtain a Zealand Phytosanitary Certificate NZD$8 from Quarantine ph 4690 before Legal Status Self-governing in free association with New Zealand since 1974 under the Niue check-in

Constitution Head of Government Premier Executive Government Cabinet: Premier and 3 Ministers

Legislative Assembly (Parliament) consisting AIR NEW ZEALAND SCHEDULE 2011 of 20 members. General elections held every 3 years Population 2006 1,625: 802 males 823 females 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 NZ0784 departs Auckland, Saturday 9.15am, arrives Niue, Friday 13.55pm Average Temperature Varies between 22.9 C in winter (July - NZ0785 departs Niue, Friday 13.55pm; arrives Auckland Saturday 5.45pm August) to 26.6 C in summer (February) Climate Wet Season (summer): October - February Contact Peleni‟s Travel Agency ph 4317 Dry Season (winter): May - August Email [email protected] Official languages Niuean and English

Currency New Zealand Dollar NZD$, Visa only Ethnic Composition - Niuean - Other (New Zealand, Australia, , Fiji, MONUINA E FENOGA! FAREWELL FROM NIUE! , Tuvalu, Cook Is, Philippines) Religions Ekalesia Kerisiano Niue, Church of Latter Day Fakaaue Lahi (thank you) for visiting Niue. You are now part of a Saints, Catholic, Seventh Day Adventist, special group of people that have experienced a truly different pacific Apostolic, Jehovah‟s Witness adventure. Exports Noni, Vanilla, Taro, Honey International personality Constitutionally New Zealand remains responsible for Niue‟s defense and external Tourism is an important industry for us and you can help us by telling affairs, however Niue has become other people about Niue, share your stories and show people your responsible for external affairs and since photographs. 1988 has entered into treaties in its own right You can also visit our website www.niueisland.com and load up stories, photos and videos and become a “Friend of Niue” Diplomatic representation Niue High Commission, Wellington, New

Zealand 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.

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A C C O M M O D A T I O N DO’s & DON’Ts Niue is a very safe destination however, there are still a number of GUEST HOUSES: general safety guidelines for visitors to follow: PELENI’s Fakaleaina, South ph Fifita 4135 or 4153 email [email protected] DRESS CODE TERESA’s Pao, Alofi South ph Des & Chris 4179 email [email protected] o Appropriate wear whilst Sunday church services are being GOLDEN AGE PACIFIC VILLAGE HOLIDAY HOMES conducted in villages Aliluki, Alofi South ph Patricia 4818 / 4246 email [email protected] o No bikinis or speedos in public, we suggest a pareu or long t- TUKUITONGA Togalupo, Alofi North ph Saukia & Va‟aiga 4234 email shirt for cover [email protected] o When attending Sunday church services, common sense SEVENTY THREE A Tuila, Alofi South ph Dalton & Tanya 4083 / 4184 email [email protected] prevails - appropriate attire BELLA’s Tukaiavi, Alofi South ph Taumafai & Carmen 4228 / 4384, email o NUDITY is not tolerated in any public place. [email protected] TRAFFIC MITAKI’s Opaahi, Alofi South ph Meimei & Mitaki 4084 email o Speed limit is 40km within village areas and 60km open road [email protected] o By law, wearing of safety belts is not compulsory THE RESTORATION REEF Pao, Alofi South ph Jeff & Natalie 4319 email o Remember to always drive on the left-hand side of the road at [email protected] all times ALIUTU Vailele, Alofi South ph Treason & Ettie Sala 4046 / 4339 o DO NOT exceed speed limits within residential areas email [email protected] MAHOFI COTTAGE Peta, Alofi South ph Jim & Mamata 4365 email o Helmets on motorbikes are COMPULSORY AT ALL TIMES, for [email protected] cyclists single file and light compulsory at nights o Obtain a Niue Drivers License from the Niue Police Dept HOLIDAY APARTMENT: NZD$22.50 LANU TAHI Segamanu, ph Fifita 4935 / 4937 email o Niue Blood Alcohol Limits .35mcg breath, 80mcg blood [email protected] COMMUNITY BOUNDARIES o No driving on village greens HOTEL: o Care with cigarettes or BBQs which may cause fires MATAVAI RESORT Lauoku, Tamakautoga ph Hima or Marie 4360 email [email protected] o No littering at all and leave only footprints behind GENERAL MOTEL: o When hiking in the bush, tell others where you are going and CORAL GARDENS Makapu Point, ph Stafford & Salome 4235 when you are due to return or take a local guide. email [email protected] o When snorkeling DO NOT EVER go past reef areas at sea tracks, advise someone of your whereabouts and expected time KOLOLI’s Tukaiavi, Alofi South, ph Neal & Rupina 4258 away email [email protected] o Spear fishing by visitors is NOT encouraged

NAMUKULU COTTAGES & SPA Malekau, ph Brian & Teressa 4533 email o NO fishing/diving/boating on Sunday including Scuba [email protected] o Guides for diving or dive tours is essential NIC’s Segamanu, Tamakautoga ph Fifita 4939 / 4940, email [email protected] o TAKE CARE when visiting sea tracks as they may be slippery due to wet weather, and wear sturdy footwear GABES Kaimiti, Alofi South ph Sani & Bessie ph 4261 email o Be environmentally friendly and DO … DO … DO … HAVE A [email protected] GREAT TIME while on “the Rock”

STONE VILLA’s Peta Hill, Alofi South ph Albert & Ida 4023 / 4348 NB: Take light refreshments and plenty water on all trips when self email [email protected] discovering Niue

NIUE PHILATELIC & NUMISMATIC COMPANY Niue Stamps & Coins Located next to the Bond Store, Commercial Centre, Alofi Contact Carmen ph 4228 [email protected] NB: Display at the Niue Information Centre

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Niue Primary School FRIDAY morning assembly at 9am, visitors welcome to visit Halamahaga, contact school office ph 4070 for details; Niue High School located at Paliati, the Multi-purpose Hall available for hire contact NHS Principal James Poihega ph 4039 / 4108;

University of South Pacific located behind Niue High School contact Maryanne Talagi ph 4049;

E S S E N T I A L S E R V I C E S M E D I A S E R V I C E S Bank South Pacific open Mon-Thu 9am-3pm, Fri 8.30am-3pm ONLY VISA credit cards for cash advance and eftpos will be accepted. Charges for cash BCN (Broadcasting Corporation of Niue) Niue TV airs at 6pm with advance is NZD$12 plus 3.5%. For identification purposes passport ID must be presented, transactions will be rejected if this is not presented ph 4220 / 4221 BBC World News. TV One Network News airs at 8pm, local Niue News airs TUESDAY & THURSDAY evening. International Sports are Customs Bond Store at the rear of the Commercial Centre car park. Duty Free televised dependant on sponsorship email [email protected] ; purchases up to WEDNESDAY following arrival on presentation of Boarding Radio Sunshine 91FM broadcast MONDAY-SATURDAY with local Pass, open Mon & Wed & Fri 8.30am-3.30am & Sat 4pm-6pm ph 4122 community notices at 6.30am, 7.30am, 9.30am, 12.30pm, 3.30pm. Sport Notices broadcast at 7.15am each morning. International News Niue Foou Hospital located at Kaimiti, Alofi. Clinic Hours Mon–Fri 8am-4pm, from Radio New Zealand & Australia broadcast 7am, 8am, 3pm; Sat, Sun & Public Holidays 9am-10am & 7pm-8pm ph 4100 Agent for Sky Pacific Satellite ph 4026 for further details Emergency ph 999 charges for health services will apply to all visitors

Niue Post open Mon-Fri 8am-4pm for stamps, postcards, stationery, photocopy OKA ROCK 107.9FM radio broadcast 24/7 with international news. service .30cents per copy FRIDAY 10am CUT-OFF for all international postal SUNDAY broadcast with gospel and evening jazz; services ph 4174 Niue Public Library – open Monday-Friday 9am-3pm, ph 4366, located behind KILOCUTZ PRODUCTION HOUSE located Main Road, Alofi next to the Niue Police Dept on the lower level. Garden of Nur Bakery. For all your media needs ph Shane Tohovaka ph 4707 or 3644 or email [email protected] Niue Tourism Office & Information Centre open Mon-Fri 8am-4pm, Sat &

Public Holidays 9am-12pm, free visitors map available ph 4224 Public Toilets located at the Commercial Centre car park, Alofi also at Tamakautoga seatrack, Beach, Limu Pools, Matapa Chasm RockET Systems Internet Café located Main Road, Alofi next to Garden of Nur & Bakery open Mon-Fri 9am-3pm ph 1184 / 4638

Telecom Niue open 24/7 local & international calls, 2 way radio channel 16

S P O R T S O N N I U E W E E K L Y

NISANOC (Niue Island Sports Association & Niue Olympic Committee) MONDAY Crazy Uga Café & Bar 8am-2pm ph 4653 Falala Fa Café & Bar ph Alan Tano Puleoti 4169 email [email protected] lunch 11am-2pm, dinner 6.30pm-9pm, ph 4697; Jenna’s Restaurant 9.30am- 2pm ph 4316; Katuali Café 9am-2pm, ph 4012 Juanna’s Restaurant & Bar GOLF 9 Hole Course, membership NZD$100, local tee-off game on 11am-2pm, 6pm-9pm ph 4115 licensed bar; Gills Indian Restaurant 10.30am-9pm, ph 4180 Body Pump at Falepipi Hall, Tuapa 5pm-6pm; Hash SATURDAY 1pm NZD$20 green fee, all visitors welcome. Venue hire House Harriers for details call Dave & Betty ph 4534. Circuit Class with Figo for functions, meetings, workshops NZD$80 half day, NZD$100 full @ 5pm, Niue High Sch. day, NZD$30 after work hours ph 4292 or 4392 TUESDAY Makete in Alofi, early morning food, vegetables, crafts on sale; Rockbak Bakery 6am-8.30am ph 4325 Crazy Uga Café & Bar 8am-2pm ph GOLF CROQUET Losana Sioneholo ph 4077 4653 licensed bar; Alofi South Women Weaving Aliutu Hall 9am-12pm; Niue Public Library Utuko 9am-3pm; Peniamina Women Weaving Makefu Village MATUA MANAIA Losana Sioneholo ph 4077 10am look out for sign on roadside; Katuali Café 9am-2pm lunch, ph 4012 Falala Fa Café & Bar lunch 11am-2pm, dinner 6.30pm-9pm ph 4697; NIUE ATHLETICS TaniRose Fakaotimanava-Lui ph 4396 membership Juanna’s Restaurant & Bar 11am-2pm, 6pm-9pm ph 4115 licensed bar; Jenna’s Restaurant Pasifika Buffet & Show 6.30pm-10pm bookings NZD$20, students NZD$10 essential NZD$35pp ph 4316.Gills Indian Restaurant 10.30am-9pm ph 4180 WEDNESDAY Rockbak Bakery 6am-8.30am ph 4325 National Council of NIUE DARTS Nogi Poihega ph 4297 or Joan Viliamu ph 4120 local Women Weaving Makini Hall 9am onwards; Crazy Uga Café & Bar 8am-2pm games are played at various venues. Clayton‟s Bar, Pacific Way Bar, X- Burger Night 6pm-9pm ph 4653 licensed bar; Katuali Café 9am-2pm ph 4012 Bar (), Nukututaha Bar, Country Club (Liku), Niue Golf & Sports Falala Fa Café & Bar lunch 11am-2pm, dinner 6.30pm-9pm ph 4697; Jenna’s Club Restaurant ph 4316; Juanna’s Restaurant & Bar lunch 11am-2pm & dinner NIUE LAWN BOWLING Ezra Talamahina email 6pm-9pm ph 4115 Dance at Matapa Bar 8pm-1am; Gills Indian Restaurant 10.30am-9pm, ph 4180 [email protected] THURSDAY; Crazy Uga Café & Bar 8am-2pm ph 4653 licensed bar; Katuali Café 9am-2pm ph 4012 Falala Fa Café & Bar 11am-2pm 6.30pm-9pm ph NIUE NETBALL Ngatu Tukutama ph 4168 4697; Talo’s Restaurant & Bar Buffet & Entertainment dinner ph 4607 / 4077 bookings essential by Thu 10am NZD$30pp 6.30pm Gills Indian NIUE POWER LIFTING & WEIGHT LIFTING NISANOC ph 4169 Restaurant 10.30am-9pm Juannas Restaurant & Bar 11am-2pm, 6pm-9pm FRIDAY Makete in Alofi, early morning food, vegetables, crafts on sale; NIUE RUGBY UNION Season Games 7s and 15s. Secretary - Dalton Rockbak Bakery 6am-8.30am ph 4325; Crazy Uga Café & Bar 8am-2pm ph Tagelagi ph 4083 email [email protected] Women‟s Rugby 4653 licensed bar; Katuali Café 9am-2pm ph 4012 Jenna’s Restaurant Inagaro Vakaafi ph 3319 9.30am-2pm & 7pm-9pm ph 4316; Falala Fa Café & Bar lunch 11am-2pm, dinner 6.30pm-9pm ph 4697; Juanna’s Restaurant & Bar 11am-2pm lunch & 6pm-9pm dinner, ph 4115; Matavai Resort Fish & Chips Night- bookings NIUE SHOOTING Robert Togiamana ph 3404 essential ph 4360 Dance at Clayton’s Bar, Alofi Clubhouse 8pm-1am NZD$3 entry or donations Gills Indian Restaurant 10.30am-9pm ph 4180 NIUE SOCCER Alan Tano Puleoti ph 4169 SATURDAY Juanna’s Restaurant & Bar 11am-2pm, 6pm-10pm ph 4115 Crazy Uga Café & Bar 9am-2pm ph 4653 Falala Fa Café & Bar 6.30pm-9pm NIUE TOUCH Stanley Kalauni ph 4216 email [email protected] ph 4697 Matavai Resort ph 4360; Talo’s Restaurant & Bar ph 4607/4077 Alofi Clubhouse, Uluvehi 8pm-1am NZD$3 entry or donations Gills Indian NIUE VAKA ASSOCIATION Taumafai Fuhiniu ph 4384 Restaurant 12pm-10pm, ph 4180 SUNDAY Rockbak Bakery 6am-8am ph 4325 Garden of Nur & Bakery 6am- 9am & 5pm-9pm ph 4080; Okesene Express 6am-9am & 5pm-10pm ph 4649; TAMA MANA SPORTS Alan Tano Puleoti ph 4169 Niue Adventures 7am-9am & 4pm-9pm ph 4276; Ekalesia Church Service all villages 10am & 4pm; Wash Away Café 11am-11pm, Niue‟s only self E7SporTAR supplier of sports clothing, accessories, footwear, service 4844; Central Services 4pm-9pm ph 4156; Gills Indian Restaurant cosmetics located at RockET Systems Internet Café ph 4368 4pm-9pm, Israel Mart Avatele 4pm-9pm ice cream,DVDs ph 4844

R E S T A U R A N T’s & C A F É s P E T R O L & D I E S E L S T A T I O N S

Central Services Pao, Alofi South open Mon-Fri 7am-8pm, Sat 7am – Crazy Uga Café & Bar Main Road, Alofi South open Mon-Fri 8am-2pm, 8pm, Sun 4pm-7pm assorted fresh vegetables, groceries, car WEDNESDAY Burger Night 6pm-9pm, Sat 9am-2pm breakfast, lunch, real accessories, cold drinking coconuts, frozen food products, party ice, espresso available! Fully Licensed Bar ph 4653 frozen fresh fish (on occasion) email [email protected] ph 4156 Falala Fa Café & Bar Main Road, Alofi opposite Kalaone Seatrack open Tue-Fri 11am-2pm lunch, 6.30pm-9pm dinner, Sat 6.30pm-9pm (Bookings Okesene Express Houme, Alofi North open Mon-Thu 6am-10pm, Fri Essential). Fully Licensed Bar for a variety of cocktails ph 4697 6am-10pm, Sat 6am-1opm, Sun 6am-9am & 4pm-9pm fresh GeoChar’s Takeaway Huihui, Alofi South to order your plate, open Mon, vegetables (on occasion) taro, spring onions, tomatoes email Wed, Fri 9am-2pm NZD$15 per plate ph 4086 … Strictly Takeaway only! [email protected] ph 4649 or 4113

Gills Indian Restaurant & Takeaway Opaahi, Alofi South open Mon-Fri 10.30am-9pm, Saturday 12pm-10pm, Sunday 4pm-9pm, ph 4180 Jenna’s Restaurant Fakaleaina, Alofi South open Mon-Fri Lunch 9.30am- S H O P S I N A L O F I 2pm, Friday Dinner 7pm-9pm TUESDAY Pasifika Buffet & Show 6.30pm- Talepita Dairy Vaila, Alofi North open Mon-Sun 5pm look for sign on 10pm NZD$35 (Bookings Essential) ph 4316/4629/4158 road side Alofi North ph 4250 Swan-Son Limited Hamula, Alofi North open Mon/Wed/Thur 8.30am- Juanna’s Restaurant & Bar Fonuakula, Alofi South open Mon–Fri lunch 4.30pm, late nights Tues/Fri 8.30am-6pm ph 4306 11am-2pm, dinner 6pm-9.30pm, Sat lunch 11am-2.00pm, dinner 6pm- Mokoia Central Mart Commercial Centre Mon-Fri 8.30am-4.30pm, 10pm WEDNESDAY Buffet Dinner local cuisine 6.30pm-10pm (Bookings Saturday 3pm-8pm, ph 4331 Essential). Venue Hire, Karaoke also available. Fully Licensed Bar ph 4115 Opaahi Dairy Opaahi, Alofi South open Mon-Sat 7am-9pm & 5pm-9pm Katuali Coffee House Peta Hill, Alofi South open Mon-Fri 9am-2pm, opposite Opaahi Reef ph 4161 sandwiches, sweets slices, fresh bread, pizza order NZD$30 ph 4012 Niue Adventures Tufukia, Alofi South open Mon-Sat 7am-9pm, Sun Matavai Resort Lauoku, Tamakautoga open Mon-Sun breakfast 7am-9am, 6am-9am & 4pm-9pm grocery supply, fishing accessories, fishing bait, Friday Nights “Fish & Chips Night” ~ bookings essential. Fully licensed bar fresh local vegetables (on occasion) ph 4276 Please enquire for lunch/dinner reservations & availability in low season Saturday Buffet Night – 6pm local entertainment& dinner at 7pm, bookings essential ph 4360. Great spot for sundowners & whale watching T R A N S P O R T R E N T A L S Mitaki’s Café & Bakery (Fast Food) Halaika, Alofi South open Mon-Thu Alofi Rentals Pao, Alofi South open Mon-Fri 8am-4pm Sat 9am-12pm 6am-2pm, Fri 6am-2pm & 6pm-10pm, Sat 6pm-11pm ph 4084 email [email protected] ph 4017 / 4373 (AH) Drive Away Rentals located at Crazy Uga Café email [email protected] Talo’s Restaurant & Bar Paliati, Alofi South (opposite Niue High School) ph 1277 / 4392 / 4621 open THURSDAY & SATURDAY Buffet Dinner & Entertainment (Bookings Georgia’s Rentals Huihui, Alofi South open Mon-Fri 8am-4pm email Essential) NZD$35pp Thu-Sat 6.30pm-12am ph 4607/4077 AH [email protected] ph 4037 Tavana’s Café Commercial Centre, Alofi South open Tue-Fri 9am–3pm, Sat Heahea Rentals Fonuakula, Alofi South open Mon-Fri 8am-4pm email 5pm-8pm (on occasion) ph 4334 [email protected] ph 4153 / 4317 Wash Away Café Avatele Beach open SUNDAY only 11am-11pm, Niue‟s Niue Rentals Omahi, Alofi North open Mon-Fri 8am-4pm only self-serve bar [email protected] ph 4216

PLEASE NOTE: Only certain premises accept Visa credit card, all NB: Please obtain a Niue Drivers License from the Niue Police other outlets are cash only. Visa is the only accepted credit card on NZD$22.50 - present your International License ph 4333 Niue

NIUE HONEY E N T E R T A I N M E N T Available from Double M ph 4346 NB: Declare Niue Honey for New Zealand, please obtain a Phytosanitary Certificate from Quarantine ph 4032 / 4690 o Alofi Clubhouse Paliati, Alofi South open Fri 5pm onwards on occasion, Sat 5pm Dance 8pm-12pm ph 4300 o Clayton’s Bar Amanau, Alofi South open Wed-Sat 4pm-12pm, ROCKET SYSTEMS INTERNET CAFÉ Dance Fri & Sat 8pm-12pm, dart boards, pool table, venue hire Located Main Road, Alofi next to Garden of Nur & Bakery for internet & available ph 4395 / 4120 email services. Connect to WIFI NZD$25 registration fee. Internet fees: o Country Club Bar Fakatola, Liku dart boards available ph 3519 .20cents per minute / NZD$6 ½ hour / NZD$12 per hour. Photocopy o Crazy Uga Café & Bar Main Road, Alofi ph 4653 & Printing 30cents per page. Scan NZD$1 per page. Passport Photos o Falala Fa Café & Bar Kalaone, Alofi South Mon-Fri 11am-2pm NZD$10 set of 4. Also available computer accessories, IT services, lunch, Tues-Sat 6.30pm-9pm dinner, ph 4697 software ph Jiare 4368 o Matavai Resort Lauoku, Tamakautoga ph 4360, Friday Happy Hours 5-7pm o Niue Golf & Sports Club Fonuakula, Alofi South open Sat STUFF IT! 5pm-12pm ph 4292, Saturday Golf 1pm tee off $20.00 fee. IT services & computer repairs ph Richard 4048 o Nukututaha Bar Togalupo, Alofi North open Fri-Sat 5pm-12pm ph 4141 OKA-KOA MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM o Pacific Way Bar “Experienced Thirst” Amanau, Alofi South Located at the Commercial Centre, Alofi for all your computer open Mon, Wed-Thu, Sat 2pm-11pm, Tues & Fri 11am - 11pm, accessories, DVD rentals, music CD‟s, passport photos, photocopy & Wed & Fri Happy Hour 4pm-5pm, Karaoke Fri & Sat 7pm printing available ph Des 4378 / 4379 onwards Bingo fortnightly SATURDAY 2pm-5pm ph 4139 / 4239 o Sails Bar Tuolu, Makefu ph 4235 o Talo’s Restaurant & Bar Paliati, Alofi South open Thu-Sat ph F I S H I N G C H A R T E R S 4607 / 4077 bookings essential o Uluvehi Bar Uluvehi, open Sat 4pm-12pm Dance Eye of the Ocean Tours Snoopy Boat NZD$350 for boat 4hrs max 4 8pm persons ph Les & Julie 4017 email [email protected] o Wash Away Cafe Palitoa, Avatele open SUNDAY only 11am- Fish Away Sarah Boat NZD$300 for boat 3hrs, max 3 persons ph 11pm, light meals Willie 4392 / 4261 email [email protected] o X-Bar Tuatea, Hakupu open Fri & Sat 4.30pm onwards, dart NuOne Charters 5.2 alloy boat game fishing, well equipped with boards available ph 3603 fishing gears provided (game rods) 3hrs, max 3 persons NZD$300.00 o Juanna’s Restaurant & Bar Fonuakula, Alofi South, 11am- Scenic reef cruising 1-4 persons 2hrs NZD$280.00 Contact Niue 2pm, 6pm-9pm, Sunday‟s closed ph 4115 bookings essential Tourism Office ph 4224 or Stanley ph 4115. Whilst in Niue email,

[email protected] or Jim on [email protected] POSTERS displayed at the Niue Information Centre can be NB: All fishing charters are dependent on weather conditions purchased from Department of Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries ph 4032 and are also available at the Quarantine Office ph 4690 FRESH FISH OUTLETS located at the Airport before departure. Local fish supply refer to Petrol & Diesel Stations UGA (Coconut Crab) on Niue Monuina Fishing located at Israel Mart, Avatele ph Avi 4844 Marine Invertebrates of the Pacific Islands

T O U R S & A C T I V I T I E S A5 Tours an exciting and cultural experience! 2hr duration 4WD F R E S H B A K E D B R E A D tour, NZD$45 per adult, NZD$20 per child, under 5yrs free ph Tony 3343 - $10.00 pickup/drop fee off fee applies. Uga hunting Elena’s Bakery Hamula, Alofi North local fresh cut bread available $50.00 adult $25.00 Ebony Carvings Tours see and experience firsthand Niues rich Garden of Nur & Bakery Main Road, Alofi South open Mon-Sat 6am- tropical rainforest with your experienced guide Jack. $70.00 adults 9pm, Sun 6am-9am & 5pm-9pm, groceries, assorted savories, ph 4080 $30.00 12-16 yrs. Not recommended for 70yrs+ contact Jack & Viv Mitaki’s Café & Bakery (Fast Food) Halaika, Alofi South open Mon- ph 3649 or enquires to Niue Tourism Office. Fri 6am-2pm ph 4084 Eye of the Ocean Tours: Glass Bottom Boat dependant on RockBak Bakery Huihui, Alofi South open Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun 6am- weather conditions NZD$54pp min 4 persons, max 8 persons, 2hr 8.30am “simple tastes with a fresh appeal” ph 4325 duration view Niue marine life, leave from Avatele Ramp book with Alofi Rentals ph 4017 Rosa’s Bakery Huihui, Alofi South local bake Niue coconut bread Herman’s Reef Walk dependant on weather conditions and tide SATURDAY mornings NZD$7, reserve your fresh loaf, birthday cakes times Forest Walk day or night Fishing Niue local style Uga also available to order ph Rosa 4182 Hunting at night 3hr duration NZD$45pp. Can also provide a guided tour of Talava Arches, ph Herman 3106 Kapitiga Tours Saturday morning orientation tour departs Matavai F R E S H V E G E T A B L E O U T L E T S Resort 9am. NZD$35 per adult NZD$17.50 per child under 15yrs. Central Services Pao, Alofi South, fresh taros, hydroponic lettuce, Hotel and Motel pickup ph 4017 travel vouchers & cash accepted frozen tapioca, tomatoes, local chickens when available ph 4156 Kayak Niue dependant on weather conditions and tide times, coastal guide tour NZD$75 per adult, freedom rentals NZD$25 per Makete Main Road, Alofi TUESDAY & FRIDAY mornings, coconuts hour ph 4097 (AH) bananas, watermelon (seasonal), taros, kumara, green vegetables, Koku’s Reef Tour with Sione experience Niue‟s sea life in a pawpaw, Niue porridge - NANE, local craft & carvings, assorted kahoa‟s, protected marine area 3 hr, dependant on weather conditions and tye dye, banana chips ph 4353 tide times ph Sione 4155 Okesene Express Houme, Alofi North, local vegetables, cucumbers, Niue Dive dolphin encounters, snorkel tour, snorkel hire, diving ph tomatoes open MONDAY-SUNDAY ph 4649 4311 * Whale season from July to October NB: Refer details inside Tali’s Cave Tour experience underground stalactites and stalagmites NZD$75 return transport, equipment ph Moka 4198 TUMUA’S COCONUT STOP Or book with Niue Tourism ~available only on Saturdays~ Makefu Village look for the sign on roadside, fale located on the Taue Uga Tour 3hr, NZD$60pp, Short Canoe Tour down at southern side of village green. Fresh seasonal fruit, vegetables donate Avatele Beach dependant on weather conditions NZD$30pp ph Bev to honesty box or ph Tumua 4410 3839 or 4119 The Commodore’s Orientation Tour of Niue where to go, when to visit, what to see - make the most of your days on Niue. NZD$55 per adult, NZD$15 per child under 15yrs, Group bookings discounts N I U E V A N I L L A ph Keith 4633 NZ Certified Organic Vanilla Nonu Farm open Mon-Fri 9am-12 noon, Sat by appointment Double M ph 4346 only, Sunday closed ~ $5.00 p/p (free with purchase) ph 3700 Hinapoto Handcrafts ph 4340 NIOFA ph 4032 Please report any whale sightings to the Tourism Office Nonga Bray ph 4535 and complete sighting forms available in the office.

W O M E N ’ S W E A V I N G ARTS~CRAFTS~SOUVENIRS MONDAY: Ali’s Giftware open Mon-Fri 9am-4pm mini Niue flags, caps, pins, Makefu Women Viva Talagi Residence 9am-12pm look for Tumua‟s teaspoons, fridge magnets, pareu material ph 4054 Coconut Stop sign

Hinapoto Handcrafts open Mon, Wed-Fri 9am-4pm, Tue 1pm-4pm Mutalau Women Salem Hall, Mutalau 2pm onwards Niue craft, kahoa‟s, tye dye pareu, pareu material, craft material, postcards, music CD‟s, craft accessories and materials ph 4340 Alofi North Women Alofi Tokelau Hall 4.30pm onwards

Koefaga Preserves Niue coconut oil, coconut soap, vanilla essence TUESDAY: available ph Patricia 4246 Alofi South Women Aliutu Hall, Alofi South 9am-12pm next door to NB: Display at the Niue Information Centre Niue Backpackers

Lava’s Creationz Niue craft and assorted jewellery, kahoa‟s, earrings, Hakupu Women Tuatea Hall, Hakupu Village 9am onwards located at Kaimiti, take Hospital turn off, house on the right before Niue Foou Hospital ph Lava 4130 or email [email protected] Peniamina Ladies Weaving Group Tuali, Makefu 10.30am onwards THURSDAY & SATURDAY look for sign on road side Makete TUESDAY & FRIDAY mornings 6am local made handicraft, pendants made from local Niue wood, tye dye pareu ph Makete 4353 WEDNESDAY: Niue National Council of Women Makini Hall, Alofi South 9am Nutty Handicrafts located at ULU PATUO sign on roadside for local onwards jewelry made from coconut shell, 200mtrs up Peta Hill from Niue Police NB: Days and time may change without notice ph Ernie 4118 L O C A L C R A F T S M E N Charlie’s Ebony carvings & pendants displayed at Tahiono Art Niue Virgin Coconut Oil certified organic skincare oil lotion ph Frank Gallery & Matavai Resort Gift Shop contact Jack & Vivian ph 3317 On The Rock organic A grade vanilla beans, pure vanilla essence and 3649 tours of the Vanilla Farm available with Noga Bray, ph 4535 Misa Kulatea ph 4104 Nutty Handicrafts local made jewelry from coconut shell Ernie Tahiono’s Art Gallery Mark Cross paintings & pictures, agent for Welsh ph 4118 SPASIFIK magazine, postcards, gift cards, picture framing, Niue art, Rodney Alec ph 4254 Jack Feleti Ebony Carvings display, website www.markcross.nu ph Ahi Talatalai Association 21st keys, Niue ornaments made of local & Mark 4662 or 3518 wood, souvenir canoes Tutaue Siakifilo ph 3325 Taso Tukuniu ph 4289 Taoke Prints open Tue-Wed 10am-1pm, Thu 10am-7pm, Fri 9am-1pm Timothy Magaoa local made Niue pendants, miniature canoes for those last minute take home gifts. NIUE t-shirts, polo shirts, tea towels, tye dye pareu, bedspreads on request, NIUE souvenirs, fridge from Niue wood ph 3430 for further details magnets, pens, mini flags, standard size flags, agent for Pacific NB: Check Makete Tuesday & Friday Perfumes, NIUE sandals ph 4337 / 3429 / 3414 NB: Spend over NZD$140 and receive a free carry bag Taoga Niue & Archives Museum – Mon, Wed, Fri 9am-12pm Tufuga Crafts located at 63 Tamakautoga Road, local made crafts ph Paliati, Alofi South Ph 4138 Hula 4068 after 4.30pm Please phone first for Museum visits

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AUGUST Dolphins

42nd Pacific Island Forum & Related Meetings [Auckland, New Zealand] The dolphins in Niue are known as „Spinner Dolphins‟ or „Long Nose Tamakautoga Village Show Day – 06/08 Spinner Dolphins‟ to be exact - they only feed at night in very deep Village Show Day -20/08 waters (they can dive down to 300 meters). The dolphins get their The Niue International Wahoo Fishing Tournament 26/08-02/09 name because they can spin up to 7 times out of the water - they are the only dolphins that can do this. Events are subject to change without notice Whale Interactions

Humpback whales come to Niue to breed and calve every year between July to October. Niue Dive guide trips to interact with these gentle NIUE CHURCH DENOMINATION SERVICES giants and spinner dolphins. Every interaction is different, but snorkelers have spent up to half an hour floating just meters away from Apostolic Sun 10am Halaika, Alofi South Village Catholic Mission Sun 10am Houme, Alofi North Village a mother and calf others prefer to watch from the boat, getting an impressive view of their breaches and tail dives. Trips run 6 days and Church of Christians Sun 10am & 6pm Paliati, Alofi South Village last approx 3hrs. Ekalesia Niue Sun 10am & 4pm 13 Villages Minimum of 4 people required to run the trips. Jehovah Witness Sun 10am Makaihi, Mutalau Village NZD$110.00 including snorkel gear Latter Day Saints Sun 9.30am Opaahi, Alofi South Village NZD$95.00 children 10-12 yrs old on a whale trip Seventh Day Adventist Sat 9.30am Makaheheke, Alofi North Village

NB: Visitors are advised to check service times as these may vary in Snorkel & Dolphin Trips villages and to dress appropriately. These trips run on demand - minimum of 2 people required for each trip. We take you to snorkel spots not easily accessible from shore and provide a guided snorkel if requested. Trips are approx 1 ½ hrs. Whenever possible, we also try to put you in with the islands spinner dolphins - we gently tow you alongside the boat, with the dolphins If you are interested in donating your used books and magazines for use often just meters away. at the Niue Public Library, Schools or Hospitals please feel free to drop

them off at the Niue Tourism Office. Thank You ~ Oue Tulou! NZD$60.00 Snorkel/Dolphin Trip NZD$45.00 Child 7-12yrs old

Contact Annie & Ian at Niue Dive Ph 4311

B E A U T Y S A L O N S E A T R A C K S Sala’s Salon ph Ettie Sala 4339 for a consultation located at It‟s not possible to feature all tracks, however, popular tracks include: the Alofi Commercial Centre open Wed-Fri 9.30am-3.30pm Enquire about waxing / hair styles Alofi there are a number of short sea tracks to the reef that are Vilina Hair & Beauty located at Utuko next to Crazy Uga Café. marked with signs. Utuko is a popular spot with sandy coves. Qualified Professional with international experience! Enquire Avaiki, Makefu (moderate) short walk through the cave to a about hair styles, hair treatments, colours to highlights, hair spectacular pool on the right, good reef walk at low tide, public toilets products, or if you just want to pamper yourself for the day! available. Mini manicure also available. Mon-Fri 10am-4pm, Wed late night 10am-8pm. Palaha, Tuapa (moderate) short walk to limestone formations in cave and view out to sea. HINA’s LAUNDROMAT Limu, (easy) short walk, popular snorkel pool & swim, Open Mon-Fri 8am-4pm NZD$15 per load or public toilets available. NZD$25 wash & dry ph Senuola & Sefeti 4238

located behind Swan-Son Limited Matapa Chasm, (easy) short walk, sea track to chasm with fresh water, snorkel & swim, public toilets available ~ SASSY SISSY ~ Your One & Only Source for Retail Therapy Talava Arches, Hikutavake (hard) long walk, wear sturdy footwear, Wed 11am-3pm, Sat 10am-1pm, next to Falala Fa Café, Kalaone, Alofi need a couple hours for this walk to cave and arches, best at low tide, check tide times. DAY SPA, MASSAGE & BODY TREATMENTS Uluvehi, Mutalau (easy) drive down access, walk down to steps, Day Spa canoe cave on the left. We are committed to providing a relaxing and rejuvenating experience while you are here in Niue. Togo Chasm, Liku (moderate to hard) long walk, wear sturdy footwear, allow a couple of hours. 20 min forest walk then track walk To make your stay complete we would like to invite you to enjoy the and enjoy views of stunning coral pinnacles, reach a steep ladder for benefits of our range of therapies including Facials, Relaxation and access down to the sandy chasm – absolutely amazing & a „must see‟. Remedial Massage and Body Treatments. Massage Tautu, Liku (easy) drive around the edge of the village green to the Relaxation Massage 60 mins - NZD$50.00 sea track sign. Relaxation Massage (back only) 30 mins - NZD$35.00 Aromatherapy Massage - an additional NZD$10.00 to the above 2 Anapala, Hakupu (moderate to hard) at the first level, walk across Deep Tissue Massage 20 mins - NZD$45.00 the car park to a forest track leading to the inland fresh water chasm Facials with a steep descent on well formed steps. Basic Facial 30 mins - NZD$30.00 Deluxe Aromatherapy Facial 60 mins - NZD$45.00 Avatele Beach (easy) is Niue‟s beach, swim & snorkel, public toilets Feet Treat available. Essential Foot Treatment 30 mins - NZD$30.00 Tamakautoga (easy) sea track sign post from the road, steps from Please call Brian & Teressa to book an appointment ph 4533 the car park to the small beach ideal for family with kids. Namukulu Cottages & Spa www.namukulu-cottages.nu

 Talava Arches O U T E R V I L L A G E S  Ekalesia Church Service Sun 10am & 4pm

TAMAKAUTOGA NAMUKULU  Tufuga Crafts House No. 63 open most weekday afternoons from  Limu Seatrack 4.30pm also on weekends ph Hula 4068  Togulu Seatrack TUAPA  Matavai Resort ph 4360  Vanilla Tours  Niue Dive ph Annie & Ian Gray 4311  Namukulu Cottages & Spa ph Brian & Teresa 4533  NIC‟s Bungalows ph 4939 / 4940  Lanu Tahi Holiday Apartments ph 4935 / 4937 MAKEFU  Peniamina Women Weaving, look out for sign along road side AVATELE  Sails Bar  Israel Mart open Mon-Sat 11am-9pm, Sun 4pm-9pm, DVD hire, NZ ice  Coral Gardens Motel ph Stafford & Salome 4325 cream, assorted groceries, fresh fish when available ph 4844  Wash Away Café open Sun 11am-11pm self serve bar, light meals  Golden Age Pacific Village Holiday Homes, Vekula House ph 4818 Y A C H T I N F O R M A T I O N  Pofitu Sea track

VAIEA  Nonu Farm ph 3700

HAKUPU  Anapala Chasm Niue Yacht Club  Tiki‟s Ice Cream Shop open Mon-Fri drinks, ice cream, groceries ph 3626 “The biggest little Yacht Club in the World”.  X-Bar located at Tuatea open Fri & Sat 4.30pm-12pm ph 3603  Charlie‟s Original Ebony Carvings ph Jack & Vivien 3649, displays at The new home of the Niue Yacht Club www.nyc.nu will now be based Tahiono Art Gallery & Matavai Resort Gift Shop LIKU downstairs of the Niue Backpackers in Alofi ph 4074  Tautu Seatrack  Country Club ph 3519 Visit us here, and chat to our cruising friends from all over the world.  Vaikona Seatrack - local guide required Become a member of the NYC for $20 (laminated membership card provided and become a member of a unique Yacht Club. LAKEPA  Fataiki Doncaster Shop located at Taoke Residence ph Mary 3414 All this helps a small group of volunteers and a non governmental organization to provide facilities and offer hospitality to a significant MUTALAU  Uluvehi Seatrack number of tourists on Niue.  Uluvehi Bar open Sat 4pm onwards  Uluvehi Hot Chips open Sat Become part of the legend. It will be a good talking point at your next  Coconut Stop BBQ when you go home. “While I was on Niue, I became a member of”. TOI  Church of Latter Day Saints Service Sun 9.30am-12am Remember YOU are Niue‟s best advertisement and become one of the  Vaihoko Seatrack Yacht Club‟s friends. Since 1994 our sailing friends have done just that.

HIKUTAVAKE  Vaipapahi Farm, vanilla, nonu, Niue native plants & trees, visitors all welcome ph 3205  Matapa Bar open Wed-Sat 4.30pm onwards  Matapa Chasm