Sights in Niue
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Vaikona Chasm
Hike through the forest and a maze of coral pinnacles (1km, 0.6mi) to reach Vaikona Chasm. Descend into the darkness through a sloping cave to the chasm floor. At the near end is a small freshwater pool and further in is a larger pool. Green ferns fringe the pools and an oval of sky peeks through above.
It's a magical swim under a wall to the end of the long pool, surfacing in a large dark cave. The brave can continue on through more caves. A local guide, underwater light, mask and snorkel, are essential for exploring Vaikona Chasm.
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Avaiki Cave
Avaiki Cave is named after the legendary Polynesian homeland and was where Niue's first settlers landed. A narrow gorge leads to a coastal cavern cradling a heavenly rock pool. Swimming is forbidden at Avaiki on a Sunday and when the kaloama (goatfish) spawn. Palaha Cave, with stalagmites and stalactites, is a further 200m (0.1mi) along.
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Hio Beach
Hio Beach, reached by a wooden stairway down the cliffside, is the finest (and longest) stretch of sand on the island. At low tide you can walk across the reef about 100m (328ft) north to an idyllic snorkelling pool. The winding chasm is full of tropical fish and is fringed with coral; it features small overhangs, caves and two swim-throughs.
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