Cruises from Niue Island
Niue Island, 2,400 km NE of New Zealand, is an island country of 260 sq.km. and population of 1600 Polynesians. It lies at the centre of a triangle formed by Samoa, Tonga and Cook Islands. Niue is commonly known as the Rock of Polynesia, or just 'the Rock'. English is spoken by half the population, while the common language is Niuean. The capital is Alofi, the largest of 14 villages. Niue is one of the world's largest coral islands.
Read moreThe terrain 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 one opening to Alofi.
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