Funafuti and the boat trip to the conservation area
The most meaningful excursion from Funafuti depends on a boat, sea conditions and accepting that the atoll is not a conventional beach destination.
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Fongafale is a narrow strip of land where villages, services and the everyday life of Tuvalu’s capital are concentrated. Exploring at an unhurried pace offers a sense of Funafuti’s human scale.
Explore the place →Fualopa is an islet of Funafuti that hosts a colony of black terns. Birdwatching and respect for the nesting area are central to a visit connected with the conservation area.
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Funafuti is an atoll where daily life centres on Fongafale, while exploring the marine environment takes time and planning. Set aside separate days for the island and, if arranged, a boat visit to the conservation area.
Explore the place →The Funafuti Conservation Area lies on the western side of the atoll and includes reef, lagoon, channels and small motu. This protected area is visited by boat from Funafuti, subject to local arrangements and sea conditions.
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