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Things to see and do in Kiribati

Abaiang

A fine way to get the whole picture of Kiribati is to take a 'flight-seeing' trip on board frighteningly small planes. Tours take in the islands of Abaiang, Abemama, Maiana and Tarawa - other islands can be visited on request.

Betio

A number of war relics can be seen on Betio and visits to WWII battlegrounds and natural history expeditions can be organised.

Birdwatching

Birdwatching is popular, especially on Christmas Island where millions of birds swarm everywhere.

Bonriki

The President's Office, Parliament building and international airport are all situated on Bonriki.

Canoe races

There are also trips to see outrigger canoe races and dancing contests.

Christmas Island

Stretching for almost half the land mass of Kiribati, Christmas Island is covered in lakes and ponds and boasts some of the largest colonies of birds. Trips with studies of the local birdlife are available.

Fly

A fine way to get the whole picture of Kiribati is to take a 'flight-seeing' trip on board (nerve-wrackingly) small planes. Tours take in the islands of Abaiang, Abemama, Maiana and Tarawa, and other islands can be visited on request.

Game fishing

Game fishing is particularly popular on Christmas Island.

London

The main towns are London, Paris and Banana. Game fishing is extremely popular on the island.

Meet the locals

Visit the maneaba, a community meeting house, where visitors are treated to traditional dancing, singing and storytelling.

Snorkelling

The islands boast superb white sandy beaches and crystal-clear lagoon waters, and there are excellent facilities for snorkelling. However, swimming in south Tarawa Lagoon is not advisable due to the extent of its pollution, and extreme caution is recommended on oceanside reefs.

Tarawa

The capital Tarawa is fast becoming one of the most densely populated areas in the Pacific, being similar in density to Hong Kong.

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