Toi

Toi is one of the fourteen villages of Niue, a small raised coral atoll in the South Pacific. It lies in the northern part of the island, about 17 km from the capital Alofi and roughly 2.4 km inland from the coast, connected by the island's main ring road. With around 32 residents recorded at the 2022 census, Toi is a quiet, close-knit village rather than a busy town, offering visitors a window into everyday Niuean life.

Niue is often called 'The Rock' because of its rugged limestone landscape, and Toi sits close to some of the island's most striking northern coastal scenery. A short road drops from the village toward Hikutavake, the gateway to Matapa Chasm, a sheltered swimming channel set between high cliffs, and the Talava Arches, a set of dramatic sea caves and rock bridges shaped by the Pacific Ocean.

Like other villages on the island, Toi reflects Niue's Polynesian heritage through its village council, church and community life. Traditional gardens of taro, bananas and coconuts, along with fishing, remain part of local culture, while the island blends that heritage with its status as a self-governing state in free association with New Zealand.

For travellers, Toi offers a calm base from which to explore the northern coast and its sea tracks, snorkelling spots and whale-watching lookouts. Between July and October, humpback whales migrate through Niue's waters, and the coastline near Hikutavake is one of the places where they can sometimes be seen. Most shops, restaurants, government offices and the airport are concentrated in and around Alofi, so Toi suits visitors seeking quiet, nature-focused stays within a short drive of the island's main services.