Events Not to Miss

Betio Game Fishing Club Competition

The Betio Game Fishing Club holds a monthly game fishing tournament with weigh inns hosted at the Betio Lodge II at Betio in South Tarawa.

During the comp you can get to meet members and expats, enjoy some chatter and chilled beers. Membership fee applies for those who want to join in the competition; annual membership are $30 single and $50 family.

For more information, contact:

Karotu Tannang,
Phone: (686) 73014712
(Fishing Competition dates may be subject to change depending on weather conditions. Any changes will be advised).

12th July Kiribati National Day Event

Combine your holiday with the most celebrated event in Kiribati; the “12th of July National Day,” commemorating self-independence from British Colonial rule on the 12th July 1979, features almost a whole week of National holiday with interesting events happening: a colorful national parade on the 12th July, traditional dance competition, traditional Sailing canoe racing, Miss Kiribati pageant, ANZ Kiribati Idol, traditional wrestling, field & sporting events and more. If you're interested in visiting Tarawa for this event you can always plan and organize your trip with the following inbound tour operators:

TOBARAOI BUILDING
BIKENIBEU, SOUTH TARAWA

Phone: +(686) 74028715
Email: info@kiribatiholidays.com or visiting@tobaraoi.com

Located in Bairiki (in Supermall at Shop No.22. on 2nd floor), South Tarawa

Phone: +(686) 75022154 or 75022154
Email: denise@maneiko.com.ki or infomaneiko@gmail.com
Website: www.maneikotravel.co.nz

BETIO, SOUTH TARAWA

Phone: +(686) 73001016
Email: mollybrown413@gmail.com

WW II Battle of Tarawa & Battle of Making commemoration, 20th November

WWII’s Battle of Tarawa and the Battle of Makin commemoration falls on every 20th November. The Battle of Tarawa commemoration annually takes place at Betio on South Tarawa while the Battle of Makin is also commemorated on Ukiangang Village on Butaritari island. Groups and individuals interested in visiting to attend this event can plan and organize their travel with the following:

TOBARAOI BUILDING
BIKENIBEU, SOUTH TARAWA

Phone: +(686) 74028715
Email: info@kiribatiholidays.com or visiting@tobaraoi.com

Located in Bairiki (in Supermall at Shop No.22. on 2nd floor), South Tarawa

Phone: +(686) 75022154 or 75022154
Email: denise@maneiko.com.ki or infomaneiko@gmail.com
Website: www.maneikotravel.co.nz

BETIO, SOUTH TARAWA

Phone: +(686) 73001016
Email: mollybrown413@gmail.com