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Revision as of 22:45, 28 April 2016

WorldSouth PacificNiue

Niue Cruising Guide

An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to the island of Niue.

Niue
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Niue
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Capital Alofi
Language Niuean, English
Currency New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
Time zone UTC-11
Calling code ?

Overview

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.

Cruising the region

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

NZ845 Niue (1:150000)

Navigation and Approach

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

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)

Links

Submit useful website links for the region

Comments

We welcome users' contributions to the Wiki. Please click on Comments to view other users' comments, add your own personal experiences or recommend any changes to this page following your visit. Personal experiences


This is a usable page of the cruising guide. However, please contribute if you can to help it grow further. Click on Comments to add your personal notes on this page or to discuss its contents. Alternatively, if you feel confident to edit the page, click on the edit tab at the top and enter your changes directly.
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