Experience the Unspoiled Paradise of Niue Island
Niue Island is often billed as Polynesia the way it used to be before the influx of tourism and commercial development. Unspoiled, Undiscovered, and Unbelievable is the official slogan of Niue’s Tourism Office, and it is completely true. Niue offers travelers many unique experiences that you will be able to find no where else in the Polynesian Islands. If you are looking for a spectacular vacation that is slightly off the beaten path, you could choose no better destination than Niue.
One thing that Niue offers like no other place on Earth, is fascinating, up close and personal wildlife experiences. Fully one quarter of Niue Island is virgin tropical rainforest, home to many rare and beautiful species of tropical butterflies, rare animals, bats, and birds. The best part is, none of these insects or animals are dangerous to humans—there are no poisonous creatures on the island at all!
Walking through the lush rainforests of Niue, you will be surrounded and astonished by the sheer numbers and variety of the butterflies that flutter around you like winged jewels. Bird songs you will have never heard before echo among the tall branches and thick vegetation. Guides are available to lead you through this gorgeous natural wonderland and explain the things you are seeing. While you are free to explore on your own, hiring an experienced guide is highly recommended, both to enhance your enjoyment and understanding of Niue’s virgin rainforest environment, and to ensure that you do not become lost amid all the trees.
After you explore the virgin tropical rainforest, you might choose to visit Niue’s other great attraction—the barrier reef. The island of Niue is surrounded by a tropical barrier reef, and at low tide, this beautiful reef can be safely explored on foot. It is recommended that you find and hire a guide to identify all the animals and sights you will see on the reef, as well as to make sure you are not caught by surprise by the return of high tide. You wouldn’t want to get stranded! However, if you do prefer to explore the reefs on your own, the Niue Tourism Office will be happy to provide you with maps and a guide to the turning of the tides.
Or, perhaps your idea of the perfect vacation is simply to lie on the beach, relax, and soak up the sun. Well, Niue is also the ideal vacation destination for you! Due to Niue’s lack of heavy industries and its small local population, the waters and beaches of Niue are as pristine and clean today as they were a thousand years ago. The crystal clear waters, free of pollution and litter, are a snorkler’s paradise, offering amazing views of tropical fish and animals. Bring your beach towel and sun block and enjoy the day! Just please be sure to take everything with you, so that this gorgeous, intact beach can stay as pure and uncluttered tomorrow as it is today.
