Jane's Oceania - Niue
Niue is reputedly the largest upraised coral atoll in the world. The island's isolation and coral makeup create an exciting rugged coastline and reef which provide intimate swimming coves with crystal clear visibility which is superb for diving.

Pacific Guides - Niue Comprehensive niue island travel guide with pictures and maps. Includes niue accommodation reviews, scuba diving and surfing vacations, honeymoon and wedding venues, backpacking and adventure travel and history, nature and culture.

Wikitravel - Niue
The word "Niue" is not used in the local language to refer to this island, meaning in fact "Look! There's a coconut". Captain Cook called it "Savage Island", thinking (incorrectly) that the natives who came to greet them were painted in blood.

World66 Travel Guide - Niue
The Country Niue is affectionately known as 'the rock' and is reputedly the largest upraised coral atoll in the world. A single land mass in the center of a triangle of Polynesian islands, made up of Tonga, Western Samoa and the Cook Islands, Niue is located 2400 km north-east of New Zealand, on the eastern side of the International dateline and is 11 hours behind Greenwich meantime.

Lonely Planet - Niue
The islanders call it 'the Rock', its name means 'Behold the Coconut', Captain Cook got it utterly wrong and dubbed it 'Savage Island' - but it's best known as Niue (pronounced ' new -ay'), one of the Pacific's smallest, friendliest and most unassuming nations.

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