Huvalu Forest Conservation Area

Huvalu Forest Conservation Area contains around 20% of the entire land of the island, the forest has huge pristine tropical rainforest which is a major source of wildlife and traditional foods which are quite important for the locals. This forest which is considered as a community project, it is also supported by the South Pacific Regional Environment Program with the efforts of protecting the nature from the globalization which has reached to Niue too. Even though protecting and conserving the nature is being the major focus, the locals from the Hakupu village to the south and Liku village to the north play important role in the promotion of Huvalu Forest. Connected with the main ring road that encircles the entire island, both villages are serving as a beginning point for some of the picturesque hiking trails. Being largely flat, Huvalu Forest Conservation Area does not have deadly, harmful or poisonous flora and fauna which makes it perfect for every single visitor of the island. There are the Fue Track, Vinivini Track, and Togo Chasm among one of the most popular ones. As hikers can enjoy in the rainforest, in addition there is the wild east coast which offers one of the most fantastic limestone features that can be seen in the entire Oceania region.