Things to do in Nauru

25 things to do in Nauru

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• Swim in the tranquil Buada Lagoon

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

  Buada District

• Hike to Command Ridge for panoramic island views

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

  Aiwo District

• Explore Japanese WWII communication bunkers on Command Ridge

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

  Aiwo District

• Relax on Anibare Bay's white sand beach

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

  Anibare District

• Snorkel the coral reefs off Anibare Bay

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

  Anibare District

• Visit the Nauru National Museum

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

  Yaren District

• See the Nauru Parliament House

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

  Yaren District

• Tour the phosphate processing plant in Aiwo

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

  Aiwo District

• Walk the eerie mined 'lunar landscape' of Topside

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

  Topside (central plateau)

• Discover Moqua Well underground lake

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

  Yaren District

• Kayak across Buada Lagoon

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

  Buada District

• Watch the sunrise from Anibare Harbour

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

  Anibare District

• Spot planes landing on the beach runway at Aiwo

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

  Aiwo District (near airport)

• Browse local produce at the Aiwo Market

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

  Aiwo District

• Attend a traditional Nauruan dance performance at Menen Hotel

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

  Meneng District

• Dine on fresh tuna sashimi at Menen Hotel restaurant

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

  Meneng District

• Enjoy a sunset cocktail at the Menen Hotel bar

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

  Meneng District

• Explore the abandoned cantilever loading structure

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

  Aiwo District

• Visit the Nauru Phosphate Royalties Trust building

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

  Yaren District

• Picnic at secluded Ewa Beach

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

  Ewa District

• Birdwatch for frigate birds at Anetan cliffs

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

  Anetan District

• Tour the Nauru Rehabilitation Corporation restoration sites

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

  Topside

• Browse handicrafts at the Yaren craft market

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

  Yaren District

• Attend a Sunday service at the Nauru Congregational Church

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

  Aiwo District

• Dive the deep sea drop-off beyond Anibare Bay

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

  Offshore Anibare