Niue
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Niue Cruising Guide
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to the island of Niue.
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Capital: | Alofi |
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Language: | Niuean, English |
Currency: | New Zealand dollar |
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Niue is an island nation located in the South Pacific Ocean. It is commonly known as the Rock of Polynesia. Natives of the island call it the Rock. Although self-governing, Niue is in free association with New Zealand, meaning that the Sovereign in Right of New Zealand is also Niue's head of state. Most diplomatic relations are conducted by New Zealand on Niue's behalf. Niue is located 2,400 kilometres northeast of New Zealand in a triangle between Tonga, Samoa, and the Cook Islands. The Niuean language and the English language are both taught in schools and used in day-to-day business and communications. The people are predominantly Polynesian.
Niue is one of the world's largest coral islands. The terrain of Niue consists of steep limestone cliffs along the coast with a central plateau rising to about 60 metres above sea level. A coral reef surrounds the island, with the only major break in the reef being in the central western coast, close to the capital, Alofi. A notable feature of the island is the number of limestone caves found close to the coast.
The island is roughly oval in shape (with a diameter of about 18 kilometres), with two large bays indenting the western coast (Alofi Bay in the centre and Avatele Bay in the south). Between these is the promontory of Halagigie Point. A small peninsula, TePā Point (or Blowhole Point), is located close to the settlement of Avatele in the southwest. Most of the island's population resides close to the west coast, around the capital, and in the northwest.
Climate & Weather
The island has a tropical climate, with most rainfall occurring between November and April.
Niue lies in the zone of the Southeast trades. Average temperatures from April through to November is 24 degrees Celsius, December to March is the cyclone season with an average temperature of 27 degrees Celsius and high humidity. Niue has not been hit by a cyclone in recent years, but has frequent high winds. The weather is generally pleasant all year round.
Sources for weather forcasts:
Charts
Submit details of the charts required for safe navigation of the area.
Approach must be made to Alofi - see Alofi for details.
Local Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Arrival/Departure procedures
Submit any details about advance notification of arrival, etc.
Immigration
Submit details about immigration procedures here.
Customs
See Alofi
Health
Details?
Security
Niue is a very safe island
Ports & Anchorages
- Alofi (Port of entry)
Islands
Cruiser's Friends
Submit details/contacts of cruiser's "friends" that can be contacted in advance or on arrival - who can offer information and assistance to our cruising "family".
References & Publications
Books, Guides, etc.
Links to Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
Submit useful website links for the region
Personal Notes
Personal experiences
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