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Kiribati

Independent and Sovereign Republic of Kiribati

CapitalSouth Tarawa
RegionMicronesia
CurrencyAUD, KID
Official languagesEnglish, Gilbertese
Access to the seaYes
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Kiritimati

Phoenix Islands Protected Area

Kanton Island

South Tarawa

Shallow lagoon and coral flats of Kiritimati seen from above.
Kiribati · Region or area

Kiritimati

Kiritimati is an inhabited atoll where travel centres on the lagoon, hard-sand flats and birdwatching. Plan at a deliberate pace, coordinate activities and leave room for changes in logistics.

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Phoenix Islands Protected Area
Kiribati · Region or area

Phoenix Islands Protected Area

The Phoenix Islands Protected Area encompasses atolls, reefs, seamounts and open ocean. Visiting requires an authorised, self-sufficient expedition planned to minimise its impact.

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South Tarawa
Kiribati · City or town

South Tarawa

South Tarawa is one of Kiribati’s international air gateways and a more straightforward option for visiting the country than arranging an expedition to the Phoenix Islands.

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Kiribati

Guides to this destination

Shallow lagoon and coral flats of Kiritimati seen from above. Responsible travel

Kiritimati, an atoll to explore by lagoon and birds

On Kiritimati, the lagoon’s scale, infrequent flights and guided birdwatching matter more than collecting stops.

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The Phoenix Islands require permission, a vessel and self-sufficiency Responsible travel

The Phoenix Islands require permission, a vessel and self-sufficiency

The Phoenix Islands Protected Area is not a conventional island destination: reaching it depends on an authorised expedition, not a regular tourist connection.

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