Nauru - tourism

Nauru - tourism -- Review --

Caught between trying to maintain an existence without further endangering its fragile ecosystem and securing a future for its inhabitants and the island itself, Nauru is turning to tourism for the first time. Nauru is opening its doors to the outside world in the hope that the Nauruan people's peace loving hospitality and big Pacific Island welcome will entice travellers to sample a truly unique destination. Nauru joins South Pacific Tourism Organisation Nauru Tourism has made the decision to join South Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) in an attempt to increase its tourism profile and benefit from membership of this well-established organisation.

Beginning***America and Pacific

Places

Holidaying on Nauru promises to be a unique experience but it still offers all the benefits of 'island time' and Pacific Island relaxation. Relax back and enjoy the tropical sunshine, snooze at your hotel or get out and about and see the island. Here's a list things to do on extraordinary Nauru: Deep sea game fishing Locals with privately owned boats hire out their vessels to take you deep sea game fishing on request. There are a number of local people involved and it is best to organise your trip through the staff at your hotel. Journeys to deeper waters surrounding Nauru are undertaken dependent on availability of boats, weather and sea conditions etc. However once out on the Pacific blue, anglers can catch a great selection of fish including marlin, yellowfin tuna, skipjack, barracuda and more. Scuba diving Clear water and an unspoilt reef mean scuba diving from Nauru is a popular activity. There is a variety of marine life to be seen and one significant wreck to dive. Scuba diving equipment can be hired on the island. Swimming It's not a real vacation if you can't cool off in the big blue...locals recommend the beach next to the Menen Hotel as the best place to take a swim. Walks The central area of Nauru offers an interesting walk around the pinnacles that make up the remains of the phosphate mine. Menen Hotel organises walking tours through this area. Otherwise, the island's green belt circles the island and provides roads for driving or walking. Shopping - arts and crafts Menen Hotel boutique has gifts and books. Other small stores sell a variety of food and goods. Tobacco and alcohol are duty free. The Nauru Philatelic Bureau offers a range of sought after Philatelic issues of Nauru. Arts and crafts are available from small owner operated stores dotted around the island. Artisans sell their own artworks from these stalls within their own districts. Food and Entertainment Menen Hotel has two restaurants offering a variety of cuisine and provides regular barbecues. Reynaldo's is another well known local restaurant, offering Chinese cuisine

Facts for the visitor

Nauru is indeed a tiny island nation. Remember to treat it with care. When taking a vacation on an isolated coral atoll like Nauru, it is important to remember that many of the resources necessary to sustain the island are imported. Even natural fresh water is limited so electricity and drinking water is at a premium. What to bring on your holiday Remember to bring beach wear for sunbathing/swimming but also conservative wear for visits around the island. Sturdy shoes for a visit to the phosphate interior is a good idea, as is some light wet weather gear for tropical rain. Sun block, insect repellent and all the other Pacific Island necessities would be a good idea; however there are shops on the island to provide some of these products. Nauru’s Weather Nauru’s weather is tropical with temperatures ranging between 24.4 Celsius and 33.9 Celsius. Heat is kept temperate by cooling sea breezes. The tropical weather has a monsoonal pattern, with a rainy season from November to February. North-east trade winds blow from March to October and average humidity is 80%. Nauru’s Land Nauru boasts 30 kilometres of coastline, ringed on all sides by the amazing expanse of the Pacific Ocean. Sandy beaches rise to a fertile coastal belt around raised coral reefs. The interior is a raised, unique moonscape made up of limestone pinnacles. The legacy of the island’s only export, phosphate mining, the plateaus are an important part of the island’s economic history. There is talk of a secondary source of phosphate being utilised. However some of this land is now also being considered for other purposes, such as regeneration and building projects. Nauru’s Flora and Fauna Birdwatchers will enjoy plenty of native sea bird sights. Surrounding deep water provides accessible deep sea game fishing for tuna, marlin, skipjack, barracuda and many more. Natural vegetation includes pandanus trees, coconut palms, tomano trees and the Pacific’s most recognised flower, the beautiful frangipani. The land surrounding the Buada lagoon is used to grow some vegetables and bananas. Electricity: Australian plugs and sockets are used Visas: Visitors need to apply for a visa before their arrival, through one of the government's overseas offices. Visas cost A$100. A A$50 departure tax applies to all visitors. Prices are current at time of writing this website. Language: Nauruan, but English is also widely spoken. Perhaps due to the isolation of the island of Nauru, the Nauruan language is said not to be similar to any other Polynesian island language. Some useful Nauruan words: Ekamawir Omo – Greetings/Hello/Welcome Tubwa – Thank you Omo Yoran – Good Morning