5-Day Adults-Only Itinerary for Niue
The tranquillity of an adults-only getaway is effortlessly found in Niue, which receives very few visitors at a time. While you can definitely enjoy the must-dos of Niue without having to worry about there being “too many kids”, this Niue adults-only itinerary for 5 days will certainly set the right tone and help you make the most of the limited time you have on the island.
Note that some activities on this Niue adults-only 5-day itinerary are only available on certain days of the week. This itinerary is based on if you arrive in Niue on a Friday (local time), but be sure to move days around accordingly if you arrive on another day of the week. See current flight schedules in Which Airlines Fly to Niue?
Overview: Niue Adults-Only 5-Day Itinerary
- Day 1 – Arrival in Niue
- Day 2 – Head Out on a Scuba Diving Excursion and/or Indulge in a Spa Treatment
- Day 3 – Hit the Bike Trails
- Day 4 – Do a Private Fishing Charter and/or Some Bar-Hopping
- Day 5 – Departure Day.
© NiuePocketGuide.comHow to Get Around Niue in 5 Days
This Niue adults-only itinerary for five days includes travel around a 261.5 km² (101 mi²) island. Here’s a quick rundown on how to get around Niue in five days.
Car Rental
If you want to enjoy Niue with full independence and privacy, then hiring a car is a no-brainer. What’s more, it’s about the only way to make the most of this five-day adults-only itinerary for Niue, as there are very limited transport services on the island. Find out more about renting a car in What You Need to Hire a Car in Niue. Note, you will need a Niue Driver’s License from the Police Station.
Bicycle/E-Bike Rental
Those looking for adventure (plus, have a bit of fitness) will find the flat and quiet roads of Niue a joy to cycle around. Both bicycle and electric bike hire are available in Niue, providing a cheaper and more environmentally-friendly way to explore the island. Find out more about this transport method in The Guide to Cycling & Mountain Biking in Niue.
Motorcycle Rental
Finally, those on an adults-only getaway (and with a motorcycle license) might just dig riding around the island on a motorcycle. Find out more in our guide to Motorcycle Hire in Niue: Where to Rent, Cost & More.
For alternative transport in Niue, see the 11 Ways to Get to (& Around) Niue. Plus, compare the most popular methods in Should You Rent a Car or a Bicycle in Niue?
© NiuePocketGuide.comDay 1 – Arrival in Niue
Travel time: 5-10 minutes drive.
Welcome to Niue! Your adults-only escape will get underway right after you have gone through the arrival process at the Hanan Airport – see Everything You Need to Know About Arriving in Niue for all of the details. Then, simply pick up your rental car outside of the airport or catch your airport transfer provided by your accommodation and make your way to your chosen retreat.
Adults-Only Accommodations in Niue
When you arrive, make the most of your tranquil adult-only accommodation, whether it’s indulging in a soak in the bathtub of your private balcony at Lau’s Getaway or enjoying a drink from your verandah at Petite Hatava. Here are your adults-only options in brief:
- Lau’s Getaway (18 years+)
- Petite Hatava (12 years+)
Find out more about these stays in Are There Adults-Only (Child-Free) Accommodations in Niue?
Holiday Homes in Niue
At one of the holiday homes, you’ll enjoy the space all to yourself. You could be taking in the glorious views from your clifftop patio at The Restoration Reef or your hosts at Lolani’s Retreat can give you a private cave tour, for instance. Here’s a complete list of the holiday homes available:
- The Restoration Reef
- Nanas Ocean View Chalet
- Lalopine Rockhouse
- Yolos Accommodation
- Luta Aliutu
- Mahofi Cottage
- Aliutu Guesthouse
- Kaliki Lodge
- Joema Place
- Lolani’s Retreat
See more details on each holiday home in the 10 Best Holiday Homes in Niue.
Self-Catering and Dining in Niue
Tonight, and for the next couple of weeks, treat yourself at one of the fabulous restaurants on the island, or opt for some self-catering for a private meal in.
If you prefer to eat out (it is your first night, after all), happy hour at the Hio Cafe & Bar (Tuapa) starts at 5 pm (but things change all the time in Niue, so see Opening Hours in Niue: Odd Hours, Tide Times & Things to Know for advice), so enjoy some sundowners, as well as Niuean tasting platters, wood-fired pizzas and more at this highly recommended eatery.
Groceries can be picked up from the Swanson Supermarket just outside of the airport, as well as at the convenience stores in Alofi. See The Guide to Supermarkets & Food Shopping in Niue to explore your options.
(c) Niue TourismDay 2 – Head Out on a Scuba Diving Excursion and/or Indulge in a Spa Treatment
Travel time: 10-20 minutes drive.
Today, find the perfect balance of rest and adventure with scuba diving and an island massage. Or you could just skip one if it’s not your thing. We like to give you choices on this 5-day Niue adults-only itinerary!
Scuba Diving
You need not worry about being disturbed by overenthusiastic children on a scuba diving trip in Niue, which has age limits. What’s more, you’ll certainly feel like you’re in your own world when you see the stunning coral and marine life in the vividly clear waters of Niue.
There are PADI dive operators available on the island with all the gear, safety standards and expertise to take you on a trip to remember. Discover some of Niue’s underwater caves, chasms and pinnacles, dive over colourful coral reefs and see a mesmerising array of healthy corals, fish and more.
Get wised up on the amazing scuba diving available with The Guide to Scuba Diving in Niue.
Spa Treatment
After an action-packed dive or, if you want to simply make this today’s activity, get some much-deserved R&R time with a spa treatment. Maulu Spa (Tamakautoga) offers indulgent massages and body wraps, either in their stunning clifftop massage parlour nestled in forest or at your accommodation.
Alternatively, Vilina (Alofi) offers sumptuous facials that will leave you feeling radiant. Learn more about spa treatments in Niue with The Best Spas in Niue.
Dining and Drink Recommendations
Book a table at Kaiika (Alofi) for fresh Japanese cuisine and/or sourdough pizzas. If you arrived on a Friday, today is Saturday where you can find some lively drinking holes at the Niue Golf & Sports Club (opposite the airport) and the Alofi Rugby Club a.k.a. Club House (next to the school). Learn more in The Ultimate Guide to Niue Nightlife.
(c) Niue TourismDay 3 – Hit the Bike Trails
Travel time: See cycling times in The Cycling Times & Distances in Niue.
An affordable activity that will have you spending plenty of time away from the “crowds” (as if there are crowds in Niue), the Niue bike trails are yours today!
Niue is home to five official bike trails, which take you deep into the Niuean bush where very few tourists go. Bikes can be hired on the island, as outlined in Where to Rent Bikes in Niue, and you can loop through the forest trails of Niue and back along the coastal roads, should you want to stop at a couple of places for a refreshing swim – see the 10 Most Beautiful Swimming Holes in Niue. Just be mindful of the tide, as explained in Tide Times in Niue: Essential for Your Trip!
See some of our recommended bike trails in The 5 Best Bike Trails in Niue.
Dining and Drink Recommendations
Sunday is the only day of the week that the honesty bar and kitchen of the Washaway Cafe (Avatele) is open, so head on down and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere for lunch and/or dinner.
(c) niuepocketguide.comDay 4 – Do a Private Fishing Charter and/or Some Bar-Hopping
Travel time: 10-20 minutes drive or see cycling times in The Cycling Times & Distances in Niue.
Keep ahold of your bike for today if you want to do a cheaper alternative to a fishing charter (or as well as a fishing charter because you will certainly have time).
Fishing Charter
Start your day watching the sunrise as you troll, jig and pop for Niue’s highly-sought game fish. In Niue, fishing is part of everyday life, and you too can get in on the fishing action with a fishing charter. Join passionate guides that will share top fishing techniques for tropical waters to tackle the likes of mahimahi to wahoo. Some fishing charters will give you some of the catch to cook up at your accommodation, while others will take your catch to local restaurants for you to try later. Learn more in The Guide to Fishing in Niue.
Bar-Hopping
What’s an adults-only holiday without a cocktail or two? Or several?! Spend the day (or the rest of the day, if you decided to go fishing) hiring a bike so you can enjoy the various watering holes around the island. For instance, head to All Relativf (Swanson Complex), a cocktail bar serving up only the freshest and most photo-worthy cocktails. Then, either ride into town to enjoy drinks at the Pacific Way Bar (Alofi South) to mingle with the locals or join one of their weekly events or head back over the hill to the Pool Bar (Scenic Matavai Resort) for sundowners.
Learn more about each bar on the island, as well as other suggestions, in the 11 Best Bars in Niue.
Dining and Drink Recommendations
Start your day off with aromatic coffee and an indulgent locally-sourced brunch at Fana Cafe (Swanson Complex). For dinner, give the Dolphin Restaurant (Scenic Matavai Resort) a try, with its a la carte menu accompanied by the soothing tunes of an island band.
(c) niuepocketguide.comDay 5 – Departure Day
Travel time: 5-10 minutes drive.
This is when you realise you should have stayed much longer in Niue. You’ve only just begun to scratch its rocky limestone surface!
After checking in your bags at Hanan Airport in the morning, you’ll have time for a hearty breakfast in Alofi or to explore some of the west coast sea tracks before returning your car, if you hired one. Simply park it up at the airport, leave the keys in the car and catch your flight.
See the complete departure process for Niue with our guide to Leaving Niue: The Niue Airport Departure Process.
Just to end your adults-only getaway the right way, be sure to get a drink at Bo’s Bar by the Runway in the departure lounge.
© NiuePocketGuide.comAlternative Itinerary: Niue Relaxing Adults-Only 5-Day Itinerary
Below is a quick overview of a more relaxing adults-only itinerary for Niue. This itinerary takes into account that you will be staying in the same accommodation for five days, as we recommend for convenience.
- Day 1 – Arrive in Niue, check-in at your accommodation, and celebrate your first night with a tipple at one of the island’s bars
- Day 2 – Explore the less-visited east coast sights like Togo Chasm and Anapala Chasm
- Day 3 – Head out on a scuba diving trip
- Day 4 – Take on the secluded biking trails
- Day 5 – Indulge in a morning massage before preparing for departure on an iconic Niue plane day.
Alternative Niue 5-Day Itineraries
Is this 5-day adults-only itinerary for Niue not quite speaking to you? How about checking out our alternative itineraries for 5 days:
- Niue Honeymoon & Romance Itinerary: 5 Days
- Niue Luxury Itinerary: 5 Days
- Niue Budget & Backpacking Itinerary: 5 Days
- Niue Food Itinerary: 5 Days
- Niue Family Itinerary: 5 Days
Finally, if there’s anything we’ve missed from this Niue adults-only itinerary, you’re likely to find it in The Child-Free (Adults-Only) Travel Guide to Niue.
