Alofi

19° 3' 23.36" S 169° 55' 25.32" W [-19.0565, -169.9237] (KML)

The airport is 2 km from town. Most accommodation options are in or near Alofi [M] so getting in isn't a problem once you're on Niue.

Hitching is very safe and easy and just about anyone will pick you up.

Alofi [M] is small enough to walk across in only a few minutes. If you don't want to walk, hire a bicycle for NZ$15 at Alofi Rentals and $10 Niue Rentals.

Walking would be the best option as you will be able to capture the scenic areas properly.

The wharf is a good place to undertake water activities. Visibility is excellent and you can see many tropical fish. Note that fishing and other activities are prohibited on Sunday

Alofi [M] doesn't have a substantial range of souvenirs, but there are two shops that sell t-shirts, magnets, etc. At the post office you can send postcards overseas.

Niuean weaving is excellent and makes a great gift to friends back home

All the main eating places are in Alofi [M], so there is a variety of food from fish and chips, to Indian food, paninis, pizza etc.

In the town centre, we have "Tavana's Cafe" which offers fish and chips and others.

• Crazy Uga Cafe, Alofi [M]. Open early. Choose from either the "Big Uga" or "Little Uga" breakfast. There's also coffee and fruit smoothies. Tuesdays nights it's open for dinner.  

Falala Fa Cafe & Bar- Main road, ALofi South. It is a fully licensed Bar for a variet of cocktails. Katuali Coffee House- Peta Hill, ALofi South. They sell sandwiches,pizza, sweet slices etc Gill's Indian Restaurant & Takeaway- Opaahi, Alofi [M] South. Serves Beef, Lamb or Chicken curry with rice and Roti Talo's Restaurant & Bar- Paliati, ALofi SOuth. Thursday nights special Buffet Dinner and Entertainment

There are many many more places to go out and eat.

• Customs & Bond Store. Visitors can purchase up to three bottles of duty-free wine and spirits within four days of arrival. Bring your boarding pass.  
• Double M Butchery, Shopping Centre. Good range of products plus fresh meats and cheeses. Vanilla beans and spices are also for sale here.  
• Jenna's, Alofi [M]. Best fish and chips on the island.  

• Niue BackPackers (ira.merrifield@gmail.com), Alofi [M] Niue, ☎ (683) 4074. Four Bedrooms, one with ensuite, communal kitchen and lounge. BBQ on desk. $25 PP. per night  

You'd have to have a broken leg to have trouble getting out of Alofi [M]. If it's too crowded for you, visit Liku [M], Hakupu, or some of the other villages dotted around the island.

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