Niue

Diving / Snorkeling

As Niue is made entirely of porous limestone, it has no lakes or streams.  This means that rain quickly filters through the island into the sea below, there is no sediment in the water and visibility (a diver’s favorite word) can be up to 80 metres. This clarity is ranked amongst the very best in the world and, with the warm water, makes for an exceptional dive experience!

Divers explore caverns, caves, and chasms that provide sanctuary to a huge variety of marine life.

Niue’s pristine hard coral reefs are home to several endemic species and as you glide above them you’ll know you’re one of only a handful of people to dive these undisturbed sites and each have something unique about them.

Niue Dive uses high quality equipment, has an impeccable safety record and are PADI Instructors capable of guiding novices to experts.  PADI Dive courses are also available from Openwater right up to Divemaster level.  All equipment can be hired including underwater cameras.

Their professional dive shop would also have to have one of the best views in the Pacific!
Niue Dive – e: niuedive@dive.nu  www.dive.nu  or info@niueisland.com

Dive Fish Snow Travel - in New Zealand
Allways Dive Expeditions - in Australia
Dive Adventures Australia - in Australia

Check Out Our Niue Dive Package Now On Offer - Click Here

2013 Dive Packages Now Available

Dive Adventures is offering great packages to Niue which include return airfares ex Sydney/Melbourne via Auckland, over night accomodation in Auckland, 7 nights accommodation in Niue, daily breakfast and 10 dives at some amazing coral and cave sites in the clearest waters in the South Pacific.

Valid for travel to 30 November 2013.

Click here for full package details, terms and conditions and booking details.

 

Snorkeling

Imagine being able to offer people the choice of small private beaches, swimming caves, coves and chasms where the likelihood of someone disturbing you is almost nil.
Niue has dozens of these on offer for you to discover – and while you won’t be interrupted by people you will be examined by the array of curious marine life!

Some of these hidden chasms were formerly reserved exclusively for ancient Niuean Kings, so they come with a rich history.  Many of the areas are well equipped with information boards, picnic areas and are well signposted…so you can discover them with ease.

If you are daring you can explore the outer reef by snorkel- however do ensure that you have checked the weather and the tides before heading out. Guided trips are also available.

There are only a couple of rules to remember;
never swim nude and don’t wear skimpy clothing or swimsuits in public;
a couple of swimming areas are closed for just a few weeks each year to let unique fish spawn in peace, but there will be signposts to guide you.
If in doubt, visit the Visitor’s Information Centre or email info@niueisland.com.

Snorkeling gear can be hired and reef shoes are recommended. A fun time of discovery is guaranteed.

To assist in your discovery of our snorkelling sites, we’ve attached our tide chart for the year - Click here to view

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Diving & Snorkelling Tour Operators

  • Coral Dive in Niue

    Buccaneer Adventures Niue Dive

    Diving in Niue is easy yet rewarding with an interesting mix of caverns, caves, pristine coral walls and drop-offs to explore. Whether you are a frequent underwater visitor or just starting out, your dives in Niue will be unforgettable. Niue's greatest feature is its incredibly crystal clear water unlike anywhere else in the world, with visibility that can reach up to 100 metres and rarely falls below 30 metres. Mix all this with a wide variety of friendly marine life and you have a dive destination that you will want to explore time and time again.

    B.A.N.D offer:

    * Recreational Scuba Diving * SSI and PADI scuba dive courses * Night dives * SSI Scuba Rangers club for children 8 years  and above * Snorkel trips with chance of Spinner Dolphin encounter * In water interactions with Humpback Whales - in season * Snorkel equipment hire

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  • Herman’s Reef Tours

    Herman’s Reef Tours

    Take a guided tour along Niue’s reefs and discover the abundance of marine life and shellfish that inhabit Niue’s extensive coral reefs. Learn about the myths, legends that abound in relation to the sea. Tours end with a viewing of the only extensive shell collection on Niue. Traditional reef fishing can also be arranged.