Niue - Yachting Essentials

Electricity:

240 volts, 10 amps, 2 pin plug, same as New Zealand.

Water:

Fresh water is available on the wharf, there are 2 taps, just bring jerry cans.

Fuel:

Diesel or petrol is available from Central Services and delivery to the wharf can be arranged for a small additional fee. Yachts must supply their own fuel containers. Bulk refueling is also possible, with the yacht moored alongside the wharf for as long as it takes to transfer fuel and as swell conditions permit.

Gas/LPG:

Propane gas is available. Ask at the Yacht Club.

Repairs:

Very limited. Minor repairs to diesel and outboard engines. Aluminum welding of spars available. Given sufficient notice, specific spares can be flown in from New Zealand, on the weekly flight.

Provisioning:

The island has a small store with basic provisions and frozen meats. The amount of stock will depend on shipments to the island.

Moorings:

Moorings are limited. End of May/early June and early July are busy times here as World ARC and ARC Pacific stopover, therefore it is best to avoid Niue when the Rallies are in town. Contact the NYC [nyc@niueisland.com] for exact dates.

Navigation:

Approaching Niue there are two FAD positions for Alofi Bay. These fish aggregation rafts are lying low in the water and are unmarked. They are moored in 300 metres of water and while the GPS location is for the concrete attachment blocks below, the rafts swing on a wider arc than these marked positions.  Please be aware of these FADs as there are no other impediments to your safe arrival to Niue.

Alofi North:
Long. 169°55.229296 W
Lat. 19°02.326004 S

Alofi South:
Long 169°55.592968 W
Lat. 19°03.244836 S

Allow for a 500 metre swing radius.

Last updated:  February 2024