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The world's smallest island nation and least-visited country, Nauru offers a fascinating phosphate-mining history, WWII relics and a single road that circles the island.

Visa required ๐Ÿ“… Best: Aprโ€“Oct ๐Ÿ’ต $170/day avg
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Capital
Yaren (de facto)
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Currency
Australian Dollar (A$)
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Language
Nauruan, English
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Best time
Aprโ€“Oct
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Visa
Visa required
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Avg daily budget
$80 โ€“ $500
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Safety
Generally safe
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Main airport
Nauru (INU)
Overview

Why travellers love Nauru

Circle the island in under an hour, explore the eerie mined 'Topside' pinnacles and WWII guns, and swim at Anibare Bay โ€” Nauru is a genuine curiosity.

There's minimal tourism; flights are few and arrangements are basic.

Where to go

Top places in Nauru

The destinations worth building your trip around.

Anibare Bay

Anibare Bay

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The island's best beach.

BeachRelax
Topside

Topside

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Eerie mined limestone pinnacles.

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Command Ridge

Command Ridge

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WWII Japanese guns and views.

History
Buada Lagoon

Buada Lagoon

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A freshwater inland lagoon.

Nature
Plan day by day

Nauru itineraries

Ready-made routes โ€” tap a duration to see the plan.

Route
Anibare Bay โ†’ Topside โ†’ Command Ridge
Trip length
5 days
Est. budget
$400 โ€“ $2,500
1–2

Anibare Bay

The island's best beach.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Beach ยท Relax
3–4

Topside

Eerie mined limestone pinnacles.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Adventure ยท History
5

Command Ridge

WWII Japanese guns and views.

๐Ÿ—“ 1 dayโœจ History
Route
Anibare Bay โ†’ Topside โ†’ Command Ridge โ†’ Buada Lagoon
Trip length
7 days
Est. budget
$560 โ€“ $3,500
1–2

Anibare Bay

The island's best beach.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Beach ยท Relax
3–4

Topside

Eerie mined limestone pinnacles.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Adventure ยท History
5–6

Command Ridge

WWII Japanese guns and views.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ History
7

Buada Lagoon

A freshwater inland lagoon.

๐Ÿ—“ 1 dayโœจ Nature
Route
Anibare Bay โ†’ Topside โ†’ Command Ridge โ†’ Buada Lagoon
Trip length
10 days
Est. budget
$800 โ€“ $5,000
1–3

Anibare Bay

The island's best beach.

๐Ÿ—“ 3 daysโœจ Beach ยท Relax
4–6

Topside

Eerie mined limestone pinnacles.

๐Ÿ—“ 3 daysโœจ Adventure ยท History
7–8

Command Ridge

WWII Japanese guns and views.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ History
9–10

Buada Lagoon

A freshwater inland lagoon.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Nature
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Visa & entry

Nauru visa requirements

Visa required?
Visa required (in advance)
Allowed stay
Up to 30 days
Visa on arrival
No
eVisa
Apply in advance
Passport validity
6 months
Visa type
Visa required
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Visa rules change frequently. A visa must be arranged in advance; flights are very limited and an onward ticket is required. Always verify with the official Nauru immigration / e-visa website before travelling.

Full Nauru visa guide โ†’Use the visa checker โ†’
Money

Nauru budget guide

Budget

$80/day
  • Hostels & guesthouses
  • Local food & markets
  • Public transport
  • Free sights & nature

Luxury

$500+/day
  • 4โ€“5โ˜… hotels & resorts
  • Fine dining
  • Private transfers
  • Premium experiences
Full Nauru budget guide โ†’
Things to do

Top attractions in Nauru

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Anibare Bay

White sand and clear water.

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Topside pinnacles

A surreal mined moonscape.

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Command Ridge

WWII relics and island views.

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Buada Lagoon

A palm-fringed inland lagoon.

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The ring road

Circle the country in an hour.

Blog

Nauru travel articles

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