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Niue is an island nation in the South Pacific Ocean. It is commonly known as the 'Rock of Polynesia', and natives of the island call it the Rock' for short. Niue is 2,400 kilometres northeast of New Zealand in a triangle between Tonga to the southwest, the Samoas to the northwest, and the Cook Islands to the southeast. The land area is 260 km2 with about 1400 people who are predominantly Polynesian. Though self governing, Niue is in free association with New Zealand, and lacks full sovereignty. Queen Elizabeth II is Niue's head of state. Most diplomatic relations are conducted by New Zealand on Niue's behalf.Niue is one of the world's largest coral islands. The 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 the only major break in the reef being in the central western coast, close to the capital, Alofi. It 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, TePaa Point (Blowhole Point), is close to the settlement of Avatele in the southwest. Most of the population resides close to the west coast, around the capital, and in the northwest.Fishing Niuehttp://www.niueisland.com/fishingWe take it for granted, but Niue is legendary among fishermen. Several operators run established, safe & reliable charters & the deep water is easily accessible so you’ll spend most of your time fishing, not travelling. Niue Sport Fishing ClubContact the Niue information centre for more details of becoming a member of the Niue Sport Fishing Club... niuetourism@mail.gov.nu Niue Tourism Office, Commercial Centre, Alofi, Niue Island: P.O Box 42, Alofi, Niue IslandNiue Resortshttp://www.niue.pacific-resorts.comNiue Resorts and Accommodation Guide will help you make the right decision for your holidays or vactions. Whether you're looking for that small boutique resort or trying to find that elusive guesthouse or bed and breakfast, you're at the right place... Dive Fish Snow Travelhttp://www.divefishsnow.co.nz/fishing/Fishing Holidays in Tonga, Fiji, Solomons, Niue, Vanuatu Niue FishingFishingThe Wahoo or Paala as it is known locally are the speedsters of the sea and they have been timed at 78km per hour when striking the bait. Their jaws are very tough with teeth forward mounted and razor sharp. They mesh in such a way that they are almost identical to pinking shears... |
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