Cave 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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