Nauru coast, Photo: Hadi Zaher from Melbourne, Australia, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
Find your Bliss in Nauru
Nauru, made simple: the world's smallest island nation, without the worry
Nauru is a single raised coral island in the central Pacific, small enough to circle on one ring road in under an hour. It has no official capital, a dramatic mined interior of limestone pinnacles, wartime relics on Command Ridge and a deep blue ocean on every side. This guide takes the guesswork out of visas, flights, cash and getting around.
Your trip, step by step
- Before you flyVisa applications, flights, cash and health, answered well ahead of time
- LandingNauru International Airport at Yaren and your first hour on the island
- Your days on NauruThe ring road, Buada Lagoon, Command Ridge, Topside and Anibare Bay
- Home againDeparture tips so a limited flight schedule never catches you out
Where to go, eat and stay
- Plain answersClear, honest guidance on what first-timers actually ask about Nauru.
- Official sourcesVisa, health and safety facts point you to the official pages to confirm.
- No price surprisesWe explain what costs more and what costs less, so your budget holds.
- Free to useEvery guide and the trip planner are free.
Our promise
Nauru is one of the least visited countries on earth, and the paperwork alone can feel daunting. We answer the questions about visas, flights, cash, water and island etiquette before they start, so you arrive ready to find your Bliss.
Nauru has very little tourist infrastructure and only a couple of hotels. Arrange your visa and room well in advance and keep plans flexible.
How to use this guide
Four steps from first idea to a trip that feels easy.
- Understand the islandCoast, ring road and Topside: see how the whole country fits together.
- Sort the essentialsVisa, flights, cash and health, checked against official sources.
- Pick your placesUse our places to visit list for beaches, war relics, food and stays.
- Plan your daysUse the free trip planner to fit Nauru around the flight schedule.
Everything your Nauru trip needs
Free tools and guides for every stage of the journey.
Destinations
Yaren, Anibare Bay, Buada Lagoon and Topside, and Aiwo, each explained in depth.
Explore destinationsPlaces to visit
More than a hundred beaches, relics, viewpoints, food stops, events and stays.
See places to visitFlights and stays
Search flights into Nauru and the small number of rooms on the island.
Plan travelPlaces finder
Sights, food and stays mapped around the ring road.
Find placesFree trip planner
Tell us your dates and interests and build a route that fits.
Plan your trip
The Nauru trip
One island, one road, a lot of story
Nauru is about twenty one square kilometres of raised coral. A narrow coastal belt holds almost every home, shop and church, linked by a single ring road. Inland, the plateau called Topside was stripped by a century of phosphate mining, leaving a strange landscape of grey limestone pinnacles, with the freshwater Buada Lagoon and the Japanese guns of Command Ridge hidden among them.
- Circle the whole country on the ring road
- Japanese wartime guns on Command Ridge
- Buada Lagoon and the Topside pinnacles
- Sunsets and reef walks at Anibare Bay
Plan with confidence
Your visit, without the worry
Nauru needs more planning than most places: a visa arranged before you fly, a limited flight schedule and very few rooms. Our free planner helps you line up dates, flights and a place to sleep so nothing is left to chance.
- Visa timing and paperwork
- Realistic flight connections
- Where to stay on a small island
Where to go in Nauru
From Yaren, where the airport and parliament sit, to the reef and hotel at Anibare Bay, the lagoon and wartime ridge of Topside, and the old phosphate port at Aiwo.
South coast, Nauru
Yaren
Nauru's de facto capital, with the airport, parliament and the hidden Moqua Well.
Read the guidePhoto: Hadi Zaher from Melbourne, Australia, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
East coast, Nauru
Anibare Bay
The island's finest beach, with a sheltered harbour, coral pinnacles and the Menen Hotel nearby.
Read the guidePhoto: Hadi Zaher from Melbourne, Australia, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
Central plateau, Nauru
Buada Lagoon and Topside
A green freshwater lagoon, the mined pinnacle landscape and the wartime guns of Command Ridge.
Read the guidePhoto: Lorrie Graham/AusAID, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
West coast, Nauru
Aiwo
The west coast working hub, with the phosphate cantilevers, Civic Centre and Linkbelt Oval.
Read the guidePhoto: Sean Kelleher from Melbourne, Australia, CC BY-SA 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
A note from our founder
A note from our founder
My first time visiting Kenya, I was genuinely surprised with how fast it began feeling like home. The people are so friendly, the food is delicious and familiar, and the accommodations are modern and upscale.
During my travels throughout the continent, I commonly hear tourists share stories about being scammed or taken advantage of, which is both frustrating and disheartening.
Living in Kenya for the last 2 years, I have had the great fortune to meet a network of wonderful Kenyans who have continuously help guide my family's journey. Their shared knowledge has not only greatly enhanced our overall experience here, but it has also saved us tons of time, energy, and resources.
With BlissPoint Travel, my hope is to build a global community that is willing to share useful, uncommon knowledge so that we can all blissfully enjoy the wonders our world has to offer.
Questions we hear most
Is Nauru worth visiting?
Yes, for travellers curious about unusual places. You get a whole country in a day's walk, wartime history, a haunting mined landscape, friendly people and almost no other tourists. Come for the story, not for resorts.
Do I need a visa for Nauru?
Most visitors need a visa arranged before travel, and the rules depend on your passport. Check the Government of Nauru website and your own government's travel advice well before you book flights.
How many days do I need in Nauru?
Two to four days is enough to circle the island, climb Command Ridge, see Buada Lagoon and relax at Anibare Bay. Your stay is usually shaped by the flight schedule.
What currency does Nauru use?
The Australian dollar. Banking services are very limited, so bring enough cash for your whole stay and do not rely on cards or cash machines.
Is Nauru safe for tourists?
Generally yes. Serious crime against visitors is uncommon. The main risks are road traffic, stray dogs, strong ocean currents, heat and limited medical care. Read your government's current travel advice.
Can BlissPoint Travel arrange my trip?
We do not have a team in Nauru. We offer free guides and a free trip planner to help you organise your own visit with confidence.
Ready to find your Bliss in Nauru?
Use the free trip planner to turn ideas into a plan that fits the flight days and your budget.