Explore The World

We had a wonderful week in Nuie – post covid. It is a glorious Island in the Pacific. If you want to get away from it all, away from people and tourists, snorkel and swim in crystal blue water and explore caverns and caves then go to Nuie. Its tropical, warm and deserted. If you want sandy beaches to lie on and resorts don’t go!

In 2022 there was only 1 flight in from NZ a week. So very few tourists and its paradise. Just a 3 hour flight from Auckland and you step into another world.

The water is so clear and beautiful

I found a mermaid in a cave

Nuie is a raised coral atoll – it is tiny at just 269 km2. So the coastline is full of surprises and places to explore

We love to cycle – our accommodation had bikes so everyday we took advantage and checked out more of the island. The roads were empty.

However we still had plenty of time to relax at Namukulu Cottages where we stayed. Top Spot.

The island is full of caves and interesting landscapes formed from the volcanic rock.

We explored lots of little caverns – some you had to watch your step!

On the East Coast it was wild with very few people but stunning.

With only one flight in a week it is almost devoid of tourists – Nuie is such a great place to check out. Hire a car for a day or two just go circumnavigate the island and you will find all sorts of nocks and crannies that take you by surprise.

The island is awash with caves and volcanic rocks

Beautiful clear rock pools everywhere

Finding good eating spots was difficult. Covid closed so many different places. Lunch at the Matavai – Fabulous pool, fish and chips and view up and down the coast.

A great spot to chill after checking out a few spots around Nuie

As you would expect of a tropical island – coconuts

and rain – view from our bungalow but nothing like a Steinlager to lift the spirits.

But just get on your bike and see what the island has to offer.

You wont be disappointed.

We absolutely loved Nuie. It is an island which offers so much but most of all peace and tranquility. It is tiny and unpopulated and you almost feel like you have escaped to an uninhabitated island – which is hardly surprising as less than 2000 people live there!