Your Self Famil Programme
7 days packages available from 28 October 2024 to 31 May 2025
Land Only for one person $875
Land Only for two people $1115
4-night self famil land package: $500 (1 pax) / $665 (2 pax) in May only.
3-night self famil land package: $375 (1 pax) / $520 (2 pax) in May only.
Discounted self-famil airfares: $334 return + taxes per person available 28 October 2024-31 March 2025 based on The Works ex-Auckland. Domestic add-ons are available for $80 per person one way.
Discounted self-famil airfare exclusions: 16 December 2024-12 January 2025 & 1 April-31 May 2025. Discounted airfare SOLD OUT: AKL-IUE 22 March 2025 / IUE - AKL 28 March 2025.
*Please book best available airfares for periods where the special self famil rate is unavailable.
How to book:
Step 1: Book your airfares with Air New Zealand DIRECT (see details below)
Step 2: Complete your registration on THIS website.
Step 3: You will receive an email confirming your Self Famil Land Package with an invoice, which we ask you pay before 30 Sept 2024.
Step 4: Start planning the other things you want to do in Niue... and pack your bags - reef shoes and snorkeling gear is essential!
How to Book your airfares with Air New Zealand:
• Create a PNR and hold seats, provided W class or below is available.
• Email TradeSupport@airnz.co.nz with the PNR details to request approval for N class. Please note that seats are limited and may not be available on all flights or dates.
• Where your preferred departures are in the excluded fare periods, you will be able to book the lowest available airfare and Niue Tourism will add the special land package.
• Refer to your preferred Air New Zealand wholesaler for ticketing details.
Please Note the Following Air New Zealand Restrictions:
1. Offer restricted to New Zealand-based IATA travel agents plus one companion.
2. Subject to N class availability.
3. Combinable with standard domestic add-ons.
4. Any additional expenses for an overnight connection are not included.
5. Ticketing and payment required within 72 hours of flight confirmation.
6. Available to New Zealand IATA registered travel agents only, no offshore sales.
7. Ticketing fees may apply.
8. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights or dates.
9. A maximum stay of 30 days applies.
10. Fares are non-changeable and non-refundable after ticketing.
*Based on The Works ex-Auckland. Domestic add-ons are available as a part of the fare for $80 per one way sector.
Discounted self-famil airfare exclusions: 16 December 2024-12 January 2025 & 1 April-31 May 2025. Discounted airfare SOLD OUT: AKL-IUE 22 March 2025 / IUE - AKL 28 March 2025.
*Please book best available airfares for periods where the special self famil rate is unavailable.
Please refer to your preferred Air New Zealand wholesaler for booking/ticket details & payment: www.airnzagent.co.nz/niue-self-famil-programme
*The Land Package is payable direct to Niue Tourism.
Booking Period is strictly until 22 September 2024, and subject to availability at the time of booking.
So, remind me what’s included in Land Package?
Accommodation at the Scenic Matavai Resort, a welcome drink, hosted dinner, rental car, an Island Tour, a welcome pack… and a guaranteed amazing experience. All these bookings will be made for you. You will also receive discounts on some other activities that you may wish to participate in.
Note: During December and January some local business operators will be travelling, so not everything is always open and operating as usual… but there is still lots to do!
Outside of these Self Famil travel periods industry rates can be requested, and Niue Tourism will assist to support your visit.
Self Famil FAQ’s…
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Absolutely! We want you to enjoy Niue with your family. The self famil package is for 1-2 people in one room. ONE additional room at the Scenic Matavai Resort can be added to your booking (subject to availability). Note, there is maximum occupancy of two people per room, however a roll away bed can be provided for a child with an additional charge of $50 per night including breakfast. (please note this is only available in Garden View rooms).
One additional room is available at these rates (including breakfast):
Stays up to 30 April 2025:
$178 per night for one person
$192 per night for two peopleStays from 1-31 May 2025
$218 per night for one person
$232 per night for two peopleYou may ask for a quote for any additional people/rooms above this.
Please just email sarah@niueisland.com if you want to add extra family members /rooms.
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Yes! The Scenic Matavai Resort has Wi-Fi. You can also hire a 'MiFi' pack from Telecom Niue on arrival. It looks a bit like a battery pack and will give you Wi-Fi service while you're out and about.
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No - there is no roaming/cellphone coverage. You can buy a local sim, but then you end up with a different phone number. The easiest way to communicate is via email, Messenger, Facetime, WhatsApp... or another data-based service.
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Absolutely not... There is a lot to do in Niue!! The biggest complaint from tourists is that they were so busy out and about exploring this fantastic island, they never had time to read the 3 books they took away 😉
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Yes - You will be crossing the date line to Niue so when you leave on a Saturday from NZ you arrive on a Friday in Niue. When you fly home, you leave on a Friday from Niue and arrive on a Saturday in NZ. So, for accommodation you will need to work a day prior to the flight date when departing NZ.
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You will get the best possible room that is available at the Scenic Matavai Resort... and treated as a VIP!
Scenic Matavai Resort
The resort is located on a clifftop with breathtaking 180-degree views of the blue Pacific Ocean and is only 10 minutes from all major facilities and services on Niue.
Your Niue Island Tour
On your first full day in Niue, you and your travel companion will be booked on one of the Island Tours that will give you a great insight to all there is to do in Niue. This will either be with Niue Orientation Tours or Explore Niue, and additional family/friends traveling with you can be added to the tour (at a cost). Please just email sarah@niueisland.com if you wish to add extras.
Niue Orientation Tours
The Niue Orientation Tour is a 4-hour minibus journey to a cove, a cave, a chasm, cliff tops and snorkeling spots. They provide a resource pack to help you plan each day of your holiday, so you'll be in the 'right place at the right time' for your safety and enjoyment. Make the most of your holiday and find out where and when to go with important tide times and windows of opportunity for each of the iconic snorkeling locations.
Explore Niue - West Coast Tour
This 4-hour orientation tour is a great way to start your time in Niue. Our local guides provide an in-depth overview of Niue's history, culture and insight into Niue's current events, equipping you with the information you will need to enjoy exploring Niue at your own leisure. As we explore Niue's western coastline we provide you with the information as how you can best spend your time on island. From great snorkelling spots to the best places to dine, iconic places to explore on Niue's eastern coastline and other tours that will come highly recommended.
Your Rental Car
Included in your Land Package is an entry level rental vehicle from Niue Rentals who offer wholesale rates to travel trade. If you want to upgrade your car to a larger one, please email sarah@niueisland.com to find out your options (at an additional cost).
Niue Rentals
*Please note, you need to fill the vehicle up with fuel before dropping it back off to the airport; and you just leave the keys in the vehicle in the car when departing.
Other Activities
There are lots of other things to do in Niue so make the most of your time and try one of the other tours or experiences – many will offer special rates for you. Please book and pay for these directly with the operator.
A5 Plantation and Uga Tour
Discover the true Niuean way of life on a A5 Plantation and Uga tour experience.
Watch a coconut being husked, visit a local plantation where your friendly guide Tony will explain the traditional farming methods, old and new and see how we grow our staple food crops. You will also venture into the interior of the island to see where the Coconut crab(Uga) live and learn about their habitat.
Fresh coconuts to drink will top off this amazing combined tour experience. The tour provides a fun easy going adventure for people of all ages. Tours last for 2 hours and departs from Mutalau Village located on the northern side of Niue.
A rates of $120 per person is being offered for this experience.
Ebony Forest Tours
What better way to acquaint yourself with Niue then by engaging in a eco-friendly tour with a knowledgeable guide who not only shares with you his great affinity with Niue’s rich tropical rainforest and its flora and fauna but also the secrets of Niue’s history and legends. A memorable stopover to Jacks workshop where he works as a carver using the local Ebony wood.
Niue Vanilla Tour
NIUE Vanilla International (NVI) Tour will take you on a journey to discover a world of vanilla cultivation in NIUE. This tour package includes a trip within our organic vanilla farm located at driving distance from the main town of Alofi. With over 30,000 organic vanilla vines, there is much to unfold as you are guided through the plantation with an insight into our organizational vision and goals for developing premium Niuean vanilla.
This exclusive experience will offer a special one-on-one educational opportunity that will enhance your understanding on the industry and the expensive market of vanilla. The NVI Vanilla Tour will go beyond the flavor of vanilla and highlight the required dedication to become organic vanilla farmers in NIUE Island.
The discounted rate for this is $50 per person
Niue Blue Snorkelling Tour
A trip with Niue Blue is an easy way to experience some of the clearest waters in the South Pacific packed with corals and marine wildlife: the vibrantly coloured fish and corals will have you feeling like you’ve jumped into an aquarium!
The tour starts at the dive shop with learning about Niue and its hidden gems after launching the boats you may come across the resident spinner dolphins along the way allowing for a possible in-water interaction. Then head to some of Niue’s best snorkel spots, abundant with a wide variety of reef fish and beautiful hard corals. The experienced in-water guide will support you, take photos, and point out the amazing marine life below the surface.
A discounted rate of $133 per person is on offer.
If you would like to go scuba diving, please also ask for this.
Niue Blue will be closed from: 18th Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025
Tours are subject to booking numbers and weather.
So many other things to do!
Niue has A LOT to do, with most of it being self-guided and exploring as you go. You will only touch the surface on your Self Famil visit - other activities can be booked and paid direct… from fishing charters, dive trips and other experiences - plenty on offer!
To make the most of your time visit www.niueisland.com. Be sure to download the island guide and check out the interactive map.