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Togo Chasm
A half day return journey to a fantastical chasm at the sea edge, hidden within a landscape of concentric swirls of lattice like rocks, a tiny golden sand enclave lush with palms. Walk to the very end of the chasm and you'll find a pool reputed to be home to a monstrous eel - and then contemplate how an eel arrived on an island with no open fresh water!?
If you're brave and agile enough, explore the cave on the left of the ladder that leads to the open thundering ocean. Sir Edmund Hillary spoke of the wonderful sense of isolation found atop Mt Everest, and a similar sense of splendour, awe and vertigo awaits you here.
Take water on this amazing visit. If unsure about the track, guides are available |
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Huvalu Forest Conservation Area
A huge pristine tropical rainforest that occupies 20% of Niue's land area! A major source of wildlife and traditional foods, and a major focus of our conservation efforts, especially from the adjoining village of Hakupu. Teeming with diverse flora and fauna, there is nothing deadly, harmful or poisonous in our forests! While the terrain is largely flat it is very uneven and reflects its volcanic origin. Please do not explore alone or you will get lost and there aren't enough people on Niue to come and look for you!
Guided Walks are essential to allow you to explore this wonderland in safety. The key guide is Misa Kulatea, a gentle giant and passionate conservationist, who knows this area like the back of his hand |
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Limu
Simply a divine area to spend the day swimming, snorkelling or sunbathing.
A beautiful swimming and snorkeling area, exposed to the sea at high tide. There are a variety of pools and picnic areas, and a must-visit for all travelers.
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Matapa Chasm
Fabulous swimming and snorkeling area, encased by steep 10 m cliffs that overhanging a deep long cool pool full of fish. It is next to the sea, but isolated from its currents by large boulders at the ocean side. The drumming noise from the ocean waves is quite a treat and can be deafening as you near its mouth.
Local Niueans think nothing of jumping from the overhanging cliffs into the deep water, and if you're keen to follow just ask! In any case, the spectacle is very photogenic, but like much of Niue, you might well have it all to yourself for most of the day! |
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Liku Sea Track & Cave
On Niue's East Coast, this sea track is about 500 metres from Liku Village. Access is via large open cave and the view at dawn - as can be seen from the photo - is stunning. Gaze east and reflect that there's hardly two grains of sand between you and Chile!
At low tide, the coastline around here is full of tiny little private 'beaches', little sandy coves varying from 5 to 15 metres long! Lie down and sunbathe, or explore the numerous reef pools. Do be careful to leave well before the tide returns over the outer sea wall, and do take water and shoes. |
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Palaha Cave
Not exactly easy to get to as the large entrance cave can be quite slippery and a bit precipitous, but always worth the effort.
You'll descend through a wildly sculpted, strangely coloured cavern that opens out to myriad smaller caves and an amazing, incredibly romantic liile pool right at sea level at the very mouth of the cave. At low tide, it's the best seat in the house to watch the sun descend behind the distant breakers. |
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Talava Arches
A massive rock archway noted by Captain Cook in the late 1700’s, and surrounded by a network of complex caves. Difficult to get to without a guide, but well worth the effort. |
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Avaiki Cave
An awesome, giant open-mouthed cave facing the sea best accessed at low tide with a very large deep single swimming pool overhung with giant stalagmites.
Around February this becomes an important breeding area for a local fish, the Koloama, so to protect them, swimming here is closed for a few weeks. |
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Anapala Chasm
Adjacent to Hakupu Heritage Park, a deep sharp descent (there are steps and a chain rail) into the very cool depths reveals a fresh water spring. Traditionally, very important for it gave access to the fresh water source beneath our island's land-mass; remember, Niue has no rivers or lakes.
Taste the water and drink deep - it'll quench your soul.
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