Niue tour takes a natural approach

A new tour called Niue Naturally focuses on the natural history and local culture of the small Pacific island, with an ecologist as the tour's guide.

Leaving from Auckland on August 14, the week-long, small-group tour is priced from $2790 each, twin-share, and includes airfares, all meals, accommodation, day trips and activities.

The guide, Wellington-based ecologist Karen Kool, has worked with the people of Niue on a sustainable harvesting programme for the island's coconut crabs. A night visit to the crab colony is included in the tour.

Contact: Karen Kool on 0800 157 259, or (04) 233 0259, fax (04) 233 0260, e-mail kmkool@actrix.gen.nz