Niue is affectionately known as the 'Rock of the Pacific' and is believed to be the largest coral atoll in the world. The island is located in the centre of a triangle bounded by the Cook Islands to the Southeast, Samoa in the North and Tonga to the Southwest. Captain Cook landed on the island in 1774, and was met by a hostile reception, so he and his men beat a hasty retreat. As a result of the experience he named the island the 'Savage Island', which could not be further from the truth, as the people are lovely, very friendly and welcoming.
The only problem with a visit to Niue is it's current lack of access with its neighbouring Pacific Island nations, as of July 2008 there is only one flight a week from and to Auckland so any planned visit will have to be in multiple's of seven nights?
