City: Alofi
Top Things to do in Alofi
What to do and see in Alofi, Niue: The Best Nature & Parks
With a population of just over 600 people, Niue's humble capital, Alofi, is home to much of the island nation's industry, its government and the only bank in the country. The area is marked by steep limestone cliffs, coastal caves and the beautiful Alofi Bay. 2004's Cyclone Hete caused extensive damage to the southern half of the city, but essential services such as the hospital and government buildings have since been rebuilt in more protected locations.
Restaurants in Alofi
1. Matapa Chasm
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 125 reviews
Fresh cool water from a stream made this chasm a favorite swimming place for the kings of Niue.
Reviewed By Hopotoa
This place used to be a reserve bathing spot for kings only royal bathe. When Christianity is introduced to Niue, the system of kings no longer exist. The royal bathe area becomes public swimming and picnic area. Anybody swim there can feel the royalty and the majestic of the kings feelings of welcome. The special feature of this swimming spot is the cool fresh water flowing from underneath the rocks from top to meet the warm sea water which made it unique. Purity of water meets preserving of life, healing and cleansing by sea salt. People can climb up top and jump off the high rocks.
2. Opaahi Landing
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
The historic location where Captain Cook attempted to land in the 1700s.
Reviewed By Hopotoa
Uplifting feeling of once was a place the well known Captain James Cook landed in 1774 with the elite navy of her majesty of England the Queen Elizabeth. A history oriented person will automatically feel the presence of the event long past when the great navigator once was on at this very place confronting the elite warriors of Niue. Best of the best warriors of that time in the Pacific are a legend remembered by Niue people and all Pacific islands. Navy soldiers of England was no match for the fierce Niue warriors after a fierce challenge with the guns and cannon firepower of England. It didn't impress them at all. The captain was moved and was admired by their bravery. He honor their courage as a fair challenge during the negotiation ended up in a draw that the warriors won and a friendly diplomacy established. A metaphorical name Savage Island was given to honor and protect Niue from foreign invasion. A special envoy from England later visit Niue to meet the king to sign a treaty of ally country and under protection of her majesty the queen. The place has massive rocks brought in by legendary Maui to block the entrance to the land. Fishermen with their canoes go fishing at this place. A good place to take photos of people dress up as Niue warriors. It mainly a place where England and Niue made a historical connection. To this day that special connection still remains.
3. Utuko Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By goddess_livvy - Sydney, Australia
Come at low tide and you will be treated to the best snorkelling on all of Niue. The corals are lush, colourful and varied and there is a huge number of fish and some sea snakes. The beach is quite small (and virtually disappears when it's not low tide) but the reef starts very close to the shore and is dense. Be careful of strong currents around here.
4. Palaha Cave
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By SandraR8428 - Leeston, New Zealand
Not too hard to get too - lovely and cool down there on a hot day. Amazing rock formations. Can be slippery underfoot (reef shoes would be good), and a torch would be handy too. Great photos.
5. Hikulagi Sculpture Park
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3.5 based on 124 reviews
Reviewed By claudiadU6871MO - Timaru, New Zealand
Nice stop amongst coconut trees. Would be fantastic if there were more sculptures as I am sure there are lots of hidden artists on the island!
