Just 3.5 hours from Auckland is the beautiful Pacific Island of Niue – far from the madding crowds, no queues, no traffic lights and a leisurely pace of life. On arrival, we’re greeted by our friendly guide who transfers us to the beautiful Matavai resort – our home for the next 7 nights. The resort and your room offer a fantastic vantage point to view humpback whales, spinner dolphins, turtles & magnificent sunsets. Tonight, we enjoy happy hour around the pool, an introduction to Matavai, the chefs “taste of Niue” BBQ followed by a children’s cultural performance.

Dinner

This morning we embark on a tour to explore the iconic sites and rugged terrain of Niue’s eastern coastline. We go from the village of Viea through to the Tuhia sea track. The tour includes a visit to an abandoned village, the Togo Chasm, Hikulagi Sculpture Park and a locally guided tour of Liahagi School. Back at the hotel, we enjoy happy hour by one of the pools or at the swim-up bar before an a la carte dinner and music by the Hopotoa Brothers.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Sunday is a day of rest and worship on Niue. You may like to attend a church service, experience the beautiful singing and meet some of the locals. The shops and cafes are closed today with the exception of Wash Away Café at Avatere Beach – a visit here is an absolute must; the service is DIY – write your order down, grab yourself a drink, then write in the honesty book and take a seat. With its views across the coral beach and a delicious burger and cold beer in hand, it’s the best way to spend a lazy day. Transport to Avatere Beach is provided from the hotel.

Dinner is at the resort.

Breakfast, Dinner

Today we discover the true Niuean way of life as we take a 4WD plantation tour with Tony. This is a fun and easy-going adventure where Tony explains traditional farming methods and we see how Niuean’s grow their staple crops of taro, cassava, kumara, watermelon, pawpaw and banana. One of the many highlights of this trip is seeing and catching Uga (coconut crab) in their natural habitat. 

Dinner tonight will be at a local restaurant.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today is a day of leisure  and optional tours are offered. Dinner is at the resort.

Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast we head out to explore Niue’s west coast. This 4-hour tour will provide an insight into Niue’s history and culture while we visit iconic sites and scenic locations. We travel from the village of Avatele up to the village of Hikutaueke. Included are light refreshments and a snorkel/swim in crystal clear waters. 

Dinner tonight is at a local restaurant.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today, enjoy a day of leisure at the resort or choose from one of the optional tours. For our farewell dinner tonight, we’ll be treated to a traditional island spit roast and BBQ.

Breakfast, Lunch, DInner

All good things must come to an end as we farewell our “family” at Matavai Resort and this beautiful friendly island paradise before returning back to Auckland.

Breakfast