Things to do in Nauru

Float in the serene freshwater lagoon encircled by dense tropical greenery, a rare inland oasis on Nauru.

Climb Nauru's highest point to see 360-degree views over the entire island and the vast Pacific Ocean.

Inspect the well-preserved wartime tunnels and a rusty old cannon left from the Japanese occupation.

Sunbathe and swim at the island's longest and most picturesque beach, fringed by coconut palms and turquoise water.

Explore shallow coral gardens teeming with colourful fish just a short swim from the shore.

See traditional artefacts, WWII relics, and exhibits on phosphate mining that shaped Nauru's modern history.

Admire the modest yet symbolic seat of government where the 19-member parliament convenes.

Witness the industrial heart of Nauru, where mined phosphate is refined and shipped from towering cantilevers.

Stroll through a barren otherworldly terrain of limestone pinnacles left by decades of strip mining.

Descend into a cave to find a hidden freshwater pool, a natural wonder tucked beneath Yaren.

Paddle a kayak over calm waters, enjoying the quiet lagoon surrounded by lush vegetation.

Greet the day as golden light breaks over the Pacific from the rocky breakwater at Anibare.

Feel the thrill as aircraft descend low over your head while you stand on the sand beside the airstrip.

Sample tropical fruits and chat with vendors at this small bustling market in the island's commercial hub.

Watch local performers in colourful costumes enact island legends through rhythmic songs and movements.

Enjoy melt-in-your-mouth raw tuna caught in surrounding waters, served with ocean-view tables.

Sip a tropical drink while the sun sinks into the Pacific from the island's only true nightlife spot.

Walk onto the massive rusting arms that once poured phosphate directly into ships, now a haunting industrial relic.

See the once-grand headquarters that symbolised the island's fleeting phosphate wealth and ambition.

Enjoy a quiet meal on this remote northern shore, often completely empty and ideal for solitude.

Observe magnificent frigate birds soaring and nesting along the rugged limestone cliffs of the north.

See ongoing efforts to revegetate the scarred plateau by planting native species atop the abandoned mines.

Find handwoven mats, shell jewellery, and wood carvings made by local artisans near the government centre.

Experience a vibrant worship service filled with harmonious singing and a warm community atmosphere.

Scuba dive where the seabed plunges quickly into the abyss, home to pelagic fish and occasional sharks.