About
Beru Island is in part of the southern islands of the Gilbert group and the Kiribati’s 7th biggest island in the country.
There are nine (9) villages on the island, Autukia, Tabiang, Aoniman, Rongorongo, Nuka, Teteirio, Taubukiniberu, Eriko and Taboiaki. The island council is located at Taubukiniberu along with other government officesincluding fisheries, agriculture, and post office.
Captain John Byron on the ‘Dolphin’ (J. Resture) was the first foreigner to visit Beru in 1765. The island was called Maria island back then Later in 1870, Samoan pastor arrived to establish the Kiribati Protestant Church in Rongorongo Village. Remnants of the house of these Samoan pastors are still standing today. In 1888, Roman Catholic priests from France arrived in Beru and established their church in the village of Nuka and called it Bwaiti (Paris), after their home in France. A prominent novelist in the 1890’s with his stories of South Pacific Island Mr. Louis Becke was also said to have lived on Beru. Captain of the HMS Royalist, Cpt. Davis also visited the island in 1892. H.E Maude is said to have been adopted and called Beru home during his time in Kiribati.
Beru was also affected by WWII and the aftermath of the bombing can be still seen nearby Rongorongo high school compound.
There are nine (9) villages on the island, Autukia, Tabiang, Aoniman, Rongorongo, Nuka, Teteirio, Taubukiniberu, Eriko and Taboiaki. The island council is located at Taubukiniberu along with other government officesincluding fisheries, agriculture, and post office.
Captain John Byron on the ‘Dolphin’ (J. Resture) was the first foreigner to visit Beru in 1765. The island was called Maria island back then Later in 1870, Samoan pastor arrived to establish the Kiribati Protestant Church in Rongorongo Village. Remnants of the house of these Samoan pastors are still standing today. In 1888, Roman Catholic priests from France arrived in Beru and established their church in the village of Nuka and called it Bwaiti (Paris), after their home in France. A prominent novelist in the 1890’s with his stories of South Pacific Island Mr. Louis Becke was also said to have lived on Beru. Captain of the HMS Royalist, Cpt. Davis also visited the island in 1892. H.E Maude is said to have been adopted and called Beru home during his time in Kiribati.
Beru was also affected by WWII and the aftermath of the bombing can be still seen nearby Rongorongo high school compound.
What's Unique About Beru Island?
There is no other site or area in Kiribati where an edible alga called te Bokaboka can be found but only in Beru island. These algae are located at Taboiaki Village, the Southern Part of Beru Island.
Beru also has remnants of buildings and sites that hold significant history. These include two bombing sites during WWII, House of Alfred Sadd at Rongongo, a Cambridge Graduate (during the 1900s), one of the oldest churches in Kiribati and the house of the Commissioner for the Southern Island during colonial times.
Beru also has remnants of buildings and sites that hold significant history. These include two bombing sites during WWII, House of Alfred Sadd at Rongongo, a Cambridge Graduate (during the 1900s), one of the oldest churches in Kiribati and the house of the Commissioner for the Southern Island during colonial times.
Things to Do & Experiences in Beru - Fishing Sightseeing tour Local Culture and Food Explore the Island on Bike Swimming & Snorkeling Day Cruise
Sightseeing Tour
Explore Culture
Explore Island on Bike
Swimming & Snorkeling
Where to Stay
CATHOLIC PARIS ST. JOSEPH GUESTHOUSE
The Guesthouse run and operated by the Catholic Church and is located on Nuuka Village. It overlooks the lagoon with white sandy beach and is ideal for swimming, snorkeling, and kayaking.
Booking Contact Info:
Email: beruclerk@internalaffairs.gov.ki
Email: beruclerk@internalaffairs.gov.ki
RONGORONGO GUESTHOUSE
The Guesthouse is run by the Rongorongo High school community and it is under the chaplain’s watch. It is located at Nuuka Village close to the ocean side and is also ideal for swimming, snorkeling and kayaking.
Booking Contact Info:
Chaplain Email: terry07brk@gmail.com
Beru Island Council Email: beruclerk@internalaffairs.gov.ki
Chaplain Email: terry07brk@gmail.com
Beru Island Council Email: beruclerk@internalaffairs.gov.ki
Getting there
FLIGHTS
Beru Island has only 1 flight per week by Air Kiribati.
Visiting the island will require flexibility in your travel plan to spend 1 or 2 weeks on the island. The flight duration is approximately 1 hours and 45 minutes with a stopover in Tabiteuea North Atoll.
Beru Island has only 1 flight per week by Air Kiribati.
Visiting the island will require flexibility in your travel plan to spend 1 or 2 weeks on the island. The flight duration is approximately 1 hours and 45 minutes with a stopover in Tabiteuea North Atoll.
Beru Flight Scheduled
Flight Once a week
Airfare: $207 (One way)
Flight duration is approximately 1 hours, 45 minutes.
Flight Once a week
Airfare: $207 (One way)
Flight duration is approximately 1 hours, 45 minutes.
Bookings & Flight Info
Please call customer support on 1059 or 75021188
Email: reservations@airkiribati.com.ki
Website: www.airkiribati.com.ki / Facebook: Air Kiribati
Please call customer support on 1059 or 75021188
Email: reservations@airkiribati.com.ki
Website: www.airkiribati.com.ki / Facebook: Air Kiribati