About
Nikunau is also one of the southern islands of the Gilbert Group and the sixth (6) biggest in the country.
The island is splits into two parts connected by a narrow strip of land in the middle, with the northern part accommodating the main service of infrastructures and the villages of Muribenua, Tabutoa, Rungaata and Mwanriiki, while the Southern part consist of Nikumanu and Tabomatang. The island council is located at Bukerua in the village of Rungaata.
Nikunau was discovered in 1765 by Captain John Byron on his ship H.M Dolphin. According to literature, Nikunau is the second island to be discovered in Kiribati after the discovery of Butaritari in 1606 by the Spanish explorer Pedro Fernandex de Quiros. (Wayne H. Brimmel 2005).
The island is splits into two parts connected by a narrow strip of land in the middle, with the northern part accommodating the main service of infrastructures and the villages of Muribenua, Tabutoa, Rungaata and Mwanriiki, while the Southern part consist of Nikumanu and Tabomatang. The island council is located at Bukerua in the village of Rungaata.
Nikunau was discovered in 1765 by Captain John Byron on his ship H.M Dolphin. According to literature, Nikunau is the second island to be discovered in Kiribati after the discovery of Butaritari in 1606 by the Spanish explorer Pedro Fernandex de Quiros. (Wayne H. Brimmel 2005).
What's Unique About Nikunau Island?
Unlike other Southern-most island with no lagoon in the Gilbert region, Nikunau is the only surrounding fringing reef with several landlocked, hyper-saline lagoons located within the island, where milkfish are cultured. The tip of the island, close to the airstrip, has the largest waves on the island, where two tides meet, clashing one wave with another, thus creating strong tides and waves just a perfect place for a surf.
Things to Do & Experiences in Nikunau - Fishing Sightseeing tour Local Culture and Food Explore the Island on Bike Swimming & Snorkeling Day Cruise
Sightseeing Tour
Explore Culture
Explore Island on Bike
Fishing & Snorkeling
Where to Stay
TABUTOA GUESTHOUSE
The Guesthouse, run and operated by the Kiribati Uniting Church and is located on Tabutoa Village. The guesthouse is an island style accommodation with beautiful view of the ocean and where you can enjoy the cool breeze of the wind.
Getting there
FLIGHTS
Nikunau Island has only 1 regular flight per week provided by Air Kiribati domestics. 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 hour and 45 minutes with a stopover in Tabiteuea North Atoll for fueling and transit.
Nikunau Island has only 1 regular flight per week provided by Air Kiribati domestics. 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 hour and 45 minutes with a stopover in Tabiteuea North Atoll for fueling and transit.
Nikunau Flight Scheduled
Flight Once a week
Airfare: $218 (One way)
Flight duration is approximately 1 hours, 45 minutes.
Flight Once a week
Airfare: $218 (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