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Nauru✨ 8 best things to do in Nauru

Things to do in Nauru

1. Drive the island loopCircle the whole country on its coastal road in well under an hour, stopping at beaches and villages.
2. Swim at Anibare BayRelax on Nauru's most beautiful white-sand beach, framed by limestone pinnacles.
3. Explore TopsideWalk among the strange coral-limestone pinnacles left behind by a century of phosphate mining.
4. Climb Command RidgeVisit the island's highest point to see rusting Japanese wartime guns and a bunker.
5. Visit Buada LagoonStroll around a peaceful inland lagoon fringed by palms and gardens.
6. Watch a sunset from the reefSee the sky glow over the Pacific from the wide reef flats at low tide.
7. Go deep-sea fishingHead offshore with local boats to fish for tuna and other big game in deep water close to the reef.
8. See the phosphate cantileversLook at the massive industrial structures at Aiwo used to load ships with phosphate.

Nauru🗺️ Where to visit in Nauru

Where to go in Nauru

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  Anibare BayEast coast · beachThe island's best beach, with soft sand and dramatic coral formations.
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  Buada LagoonInterior · lagoonA tranquil landlocked lagoon surrounded by greenery, a contrast to the mined plateau.
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  Command RidgeInterior · WWII siteNauru's highest point, with Second World War relics and wide views.
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  TopsideCentral plateau · mining landscapeA surreal landscape of limestone pinnacles that tells the island's phosphate story.
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  YarenSouth coast · government districtThe de facto seat of government, home to Parliament and the airport.
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  Moqua WellYaren · underground lakeAn underground freshwater lake in a limestone cave, once an important water source.

Nauru🌦️ Weather & best time to visit Nauru

Best time to visit Nauru

Nauru has a hot, humid equatorial climate with little temperature change through the year. Rainfall varies widely from year to year, with long dry spells in some years and heavy rain in others.

Typical daytime highs and rain in Yaren (approximate averages).

Nauru🎉 Festivals & events in Nauru

• January
  Independence DayOn 31 January the nation celebrates independence with sports, ceremonies and community events.
• May
  Constitution DayOn 17 May Nauruans mark the adoption of their constitution with sporting competitions and gatherings.
• October
  Angam DayOn 26 October Nauru celebrates the recovery of its population to a level seen as necessary for the nation's survival.

Nauru🧭 Nauru itinerary ideas

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Nauru🎒 Backpacking Nauru – tips & hacks

Backpacker budget: about $80–120 a day

• Accommodation is very limited – book in advance and expect few choices.
• There is no public transport; hire a car or scooter or arrange lifts through your accommodation.
• Cheap meals are available at small Chinese-run eateries and takeaways around the island.
• Bring essentials like medication and sunscreen, as shops have limited stock.
• Walking the island is possible but hot – start early and carry plenty of water.

Nauru🛡️ Safety & money in Nauru

Emergency: 110 police · 111 ambulance · 112 fire

Nauru🛬 Getting to Nauru

Nauru International Airport near Yaren is served by flights from Brisbane and a few Pacific islands; there are no passenger ferries.

✈️ Cheap flights to Nauru: airports, flight times & best time to fly →

Nauru💡 Did you know? 5 facts about Nauru

• Nauru is the world's smallest republic and one of the smallest countries by area.
• It has no official capital; government offices are in the district of Yaren.
• The twelve-pointed star on the flag represents the island's twelve original clans.
• Australian rules football is Nauru's most popular sport.
• The ring road around the whole island is only about 19 kilometres long.

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