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Buada Lagoon

Buada Lagoon is an inland lagoon with no outlet to the sea, surrounded by vegetation in Nauru. Its historical connection to fish farming and the island’s limited water resources give it environmental and cultural significance best appreciated at a quiet pace.

Buada Lagoon
Photo by Lorrie Graham/AusAID Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY 2.0
The place

What makes it special

  • An inland lagoon surrounded by vegetation.
  • Historically linked to fish farming.
  • A contrast with Nauru’s coastal coral fringe.
Buada Lagoon
Photo by Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY 2.0
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Buada Lagoon

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Nauru’s Topside, Buada and eastern coast in one flexible visit

In Nauru, a visit becomes more meaningful when the mining plateau of Topside is connected with Buada Lake and the narrow coastal strip where everyday life unfolds.

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Nauru on a coastal loop through Anibare, Buada and Topside

A tiny island where one road connects coastline, mining and memory: what to prioritise, when to hire a guide and what to check before booking.

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Profile updated: 27/09/2026