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AUTUMN 2016 | ISSUE 15
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ext issue, we will be celebrating four years of Pacific Island Living. We started this magazine for Pacific people – to find, review and recommend things to see and do, and ultimately, buy. We are proudly an aspirational magazine, we want our readers to sit back and indulge just as much as we want to tell the world how great the Pacific really is. From Georgie Gordon’s health and beauty columns, to Carolyn Ernst’s gardening tips, we hope you agree Pacific Island Living has something for everyone. In four years our market has grown from Vanuatu and Nauru Airlines to cover most of the Pacific. We’re particularly proud of our market share in Fiji and the Solomon Islands as well as our distribution in Australia through Qantas Club lounges. As I write this column I’m in Fiji, having just flown in from Vanuatu. Next month it will be Nauru then the Sollies. Pacific Island Living truly is a Pacific magazine and we’re so pleased you have enjoyed it and helped its growth over the last four years. Please do keep in touch via our website, Facebook page, Instagram or Twitter. Happy reading. Tiffany Carroll
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t is my pleasure to welcome you aboard this Nauru Airlines flight and indeed, to welcome you to the Central Pacific. 2016 will again see more growth at Nauru Airlines, with a new and exciting development being the addition of Chuuk (FSM) on our network of destinations. Chuuk is well known as a particularly interesting destination for diving and provides a further linking point for people in the Pacific. We truly are the airline of the central Pacific, with flights from Brisbane to Nauru, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia and on to Fiji. As usual, I hope you will enjoy the friendly Nauru Airlines on board service and I wish you a pleasant journey and successful 2016. Geoff Bowmaker, CEO.
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Welcome aboard
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hank you for flying Nauru Airlines. Today you are flying on one of Nauru Airline’s Boeing 737-300 aircraft. Our Captain and crew will ensure your flight is as memorable and enjoyable as possible. We ask you to take time to read over the safety information then sit back, relax and enjoy our renowned inflight service. Safety First – taxi, take-off and landing. Seat belts must be fastened during take-off, taxi, landing and whenever the seat belt sign is illuminated. We advise you to have it comfortably fastened at all other times in case of unexpected turbulence. Hand luggage must be stored in the overhead lockers or under the seat in front of you. If you are seated in an emergency exit row, all hand luggage must be stored in the overhead compartments. Your seat back must be upright and the tray table fastened during take-off and landing. Safety First – during flight. Sleeping on the aircraft floor is not permitted. Please read the Safety Instruction card in your seat pocket noting the emergency exits and the location of life jackets. Please watch the safety demonstration prior to take-off. Electronic equipment. Laptop computers, iPods, DVD players and other electronic equipment may only be used
once the aircraft has reached cruising altitude – the cabin crew will advise. They must be switched off prior to descent. Mobile telephones can only be operated if “Flight Mode” was selected prior to boarding the aircraft. FM radio digital receivers cannot be used on board at any time during the flight. Travelling with children and infants. Nauru Airlines crew is only too happy to assist during the flight. We can re-heat bottles or assist if your baby or toddler develops ear pain. Children’s meals need to be requested at the time of booking. Your flight to or from the Central Pacific today is not long haul, however we do recommend you drink plenty of water (it will be offered throughout your flight) and limit your alcohol, tea and coffee intake. Take time to walk around the cabin when possible or exercise while seated by flexing and rotating your ankles every hour to aid circulation. This is a non-smoking flight. Smoking is strictly prohibited on board. The aircraft toilets are fitted with smoke detecting devices.
Aircraft type and manufacturer Length Wing span Cruising speed Seating capacity Cargo capacity Range
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Boeing 737-300 33.40 metres 28.88 metres 0.74 mach 130 23.3 cubic metres 4,204 kilometres
PICTURE: Nautlus Resort Kosrae and Tiffany Carroll.
BOEING 737-300
Advice on your comfort s s e n t fi t h g infli
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auru Airlines cares about your comfort and safety while travelling. While flying, passengers can be seated and inactive for long periods of time and the environment cam be low in humidity and pressurised up to an altitude of 2440 metres above sea level. Moving rapidly across many time zones can disrupt a person’s ‘body clock”. To most passengers, these factors do not pose a health of safety threat, however the following guidelines will improve your level of comfort, both during and after a flight. • Wear loose, comfortable clothing. • Drink plenty of water. • Don’t drink excessive amounts of tea, coffee or alcohol. (These drinks act as diuretics, increasing dehydration).
inflight workout
Using these exercises can provide a safe way to move and stretch various muscle groups that may stiffen as a result of sitting for long periods. The body’s blood circulation may be increased and the muscles massaged by these techniques. For best results these exercises should be done for around three of four minutes every hour. An occasional walk around the aisle will also help. If you feel pain or discomfort and cannot exercise with ease, you should not continue these exercises.
foot pumps (Foot motion in 3 stages)
• Begin with both heels flat on the floor then point toes upward as high as possible. • Place both feet flat to the floor. • Raise your heels high, keeping balls of the feet on the floor. • Repeat the three foot pump stages continuously and at 30 second intervals.
ankle circles
• Raise your feet. Draw a circle with your toes, move one foot clockwise and the other counter clockwise. • Reverse feet direction. • Circle feet in each direction for approx 15 seconds. • Repeat as often as required.
knee lifts
• Lift your leg with the knee bent while tensing your thigh muscle. • Change legs and repeat 20-30 times for each leg.
neck roll
• Relax your shoulders and drop your ear to the shoulder and roll your neck gently forward and backwards. • Hold both positions for approx five seconds. • Do this five times.
knee to chest
• Lean slightly forward. • Place hands around the left knee and bring into your chest. • Hold this position for 15 seconds. • Lower knee slowly while still holding • Repeat 10 times, alternating legs.
forward flex
• Place feet on the floor and gently bend forward while holding stomach in. • Walk your hands down your legs to the ankles. • Stay in this position for 15 seconds then sit back up slowly.
shoulder roll
• Roll your shoulders upward, backward, downward then forwards in a gentle circular motion.
how to minimise the effects of jet lag Travelling to a different time zone without giving the body a chance to adjust to new night-day cycles causes jet lag. The more time zones you cross during your flight, the more your body clock is disturbed. As a general rule, it takes approximately one day per time zone crossed for the body to adjust. The common symptoms of jet lag are sleeplessness, tiredness and loss of appetite or appetite at odd hours. To minimise the effects of jet lag: • Have a good night’s rest before your flight • Give yourself a day or two to adjust to the new time zone after arrival if possible. • Minimise the flight time by flying direct when possible – this allows you to relax more upon arrival. • Try light exercise, a brisk walk, or reading if you find sleeping difficult after arrival at your destination.
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There are not too many people who can claim to drive around an entire country in less than 30 minutes. Here we offer some useful information about getting around this pleasant Pacific island.
General information
Nauru is situated in the middle of the vast Pacific Ocean, 60 kilometres to the south of the equator, at latitude 0°55’S and longitude 166°55’E. Six kilometres in length and four kilometres in width, its total area is 21.1 square kilometres, or 5,263 acres. Its nearest neighbour is Banaba (also known as Ocean Island) in the Republic of Kiribati, 330 kilometres to the east. The coast of Papua New Guinea lies 2,150 kilometres to the south-west, Melbourne 4,705 kilometres to the south-west, Honolulu 4,457 kilometres to the north-west, Tokyo 4,797 kilometres to the north-west, Guam 2,827 kilometres to the north-west and Hong Kong 6,189 kilometres to the northwest, while Suva lies 2,324 kilometres to the south-east and Auckland 4,132 kilometres to the south. The island is girdled with a 200 metres wide coral reef exposed at low tide. The coastal belt along the 19 kilometres circumference of the island and the small area surrounding the inland lagoon of Buada are most picturesque and fertile. Cultivation is limited to these areas where coconut palms and pandanus grow in abundance. Bananas and some vegetables are also produced in these areas. The top soil
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throughout Nauru is thin and porous, varying between 5cm and 30cm. Beyond the coastal belt, the coral cliffs rise to heights up to 70 metres above sea level to form a vast plateau, generally referred to as “The Topside”. The area contains the only major land based economic resource of Nauru, the phosphate deposits, which cover nearly four-fifths of the country’s total land area. The phosphate is mined by open-cut method from amongst the tall coral limestone boulders, known as the pinnacles. The deposits vary in depth from eight to twenty-five metres, but they do not run deeper than sea level.
Phosphate rock
In 1900 Sir Albert Ellis, an Australian prospector, was intrigued when he came across a large block of rock used as a door stop. It was originally believed to be petrified wood, known to have come from “Pleasant Island” (Nauru). Intrigued, Sir Albert examined the piece scientifically and believed it was high quality phosphate. It was then taken to London where it was confirmed to be phosphate rock which led to the establishment of the phosphate mining industry in Nauru in 1907.
PICTURES: Tiffany Carroll, John Short and Nauru Airlines.
Nauru is known as the ‘pleasant island’, it takes less than half an hour to get around the whole country.
which are the frigate bird (which features in the official emblem of the Republic), the white and black noddies, and the nightingale reed warbler known as the Nauruan canary whose delightful songs form the daily wake up call for Radio Nauru. Nauru has no indigenous animals.
People
Nauruans appear to be racially closer to the Micronesians. The Nauruan language has adopted the Roman script but has little in common with other Pacific languages. Nauruans belong to twelve distinct tribes: 1 Deiboe – black fish 7 Emea – crab 2 Eamwidara – dragon fly 8 Eaoru – crab 3 Eamwidumwit – dragon fly 9 Irutsi – torch-stump 4 Eamwit – eel 10 Iruwa – stranger 5 Eano – fish 11 Iwi – louse 6 Emangum – flotsom & jetsam 12 Ranibok – water drinker The 12 points of the star on the Republic’s national flag represent these 12 matrilineal tribes but sadly the Iwi and Irutsi tribes are now extinct.
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Motorbikes are the main form of transport; smiles all ‘round.
There are three principal theories about the origin of Nauruan phosphate. According to one theory, during the periods of submergence when the corals were building upwards over the volcanic platform, organic matter got entrapped amongst the limestone pinnacles and formed phosphate pellets. Subsequently, due to changes in the sea levels and tectonic uplifts, the island was raised above the sea level. According to a second theory, the phosphate is of igneous origin. The third theory suggests bird droppings formed guano over a long period of time. In the light of evidence from marine organic materials available at Topside, it would appear the theory of marine origin has greater credibility than others. Whatever the origin, the Nauru rock is the purest in the world at 78% to 84% purity.
Flora & fauna
There are now about 200 species of flora, some 30 of which are indigenous including the coconut, banyan and almond trees, but unfortunately about 50 indigenous species appear to have become extinct due to phosphate mining. The fauna include about a dozen species of birds, the most important of
(means “coming home”) On the 26th October 1932 the population touched 1,500 for the first time after the heavy toll influenza took soon after the First World War. Since then this day is celebrated as Angam Day. During the Second World War in June and July 1943, 1201 Nauruans were deported to the island of Truk in Micronesia. When the war ended in 1945 there were only 591 Nauruans on the island. Of the 1,201 Nauruans sent to Truk, 464 died of starvation, disease and bombing; the 737 survivors returned to Nauru on 31st January, 1946. The population again touched the 1,500 mark on 31st March 1949. Nauru now has a population density of 381 per square kilometre.
Religion
The first Christian Missionaries arrived in Nauru from Kiribati in 1887. After the subsequent visits of missionaries, schools were established and parts of the Holy Bible were translated into Nauruan. It was left to the American-educated late head chief Timothy Detudamo and P.H. Delaporte to help produce a complete Nauruan Bible. The spread of Christianity made Nauruans more enlightened spiritually, but sadly, their traditions and cultural moorings were quickly lost.
Constitution & parliament
The Constitution of Nauru declaring the country as a sovereign Republic was adopted by the people of Nauru in the Constitutional conventional on 29th January, 1968. The country became a sovereign Republic of 31st January, 1968. The Constitution provides for the Parliament to make laws for peace, order and good government of Nauru. The first Parliament came into existence on 31st January, 1968, under the name of Legislative Assembly of Nauru.
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The government buildings in Nauru, where much of the country’s business is conducted.
It started functioning under the name of Parliament from 17th May,1968, now called Constitution Day. The Parliament of Nauru consists of 18 Members elected from eight constituencies for three-year terms from the date of the first sitting of Parliament. Members of Parliament are directly elected by the people of Nauru.
The government
The Republic of Nauru has a democratic form of government based on the principles of the elected representation of people in Parliament. Cabinet has accountability to Parliament. The Supreme Court is the ultimate arbiter of justice and enforcer of the fundamental rights of citizens enshrined in the Constitution. There is no formal political party system and members of Parliament vote on the basis of issues. The Executive branch of Government comprises the President, who is also the Chairman of the Cabinet, and five other Members of the Cabinet. The President is elected by Parliament, and he appoints the Members of his Cabinet from among the Members of Parliament.
Public holidays
1st January – New Year’s Day 31st January – Independence Day March/April – Good Friday, Easter Monday & Easter Tuesday 17th May – Constitution Day 1st July – Nauru Phosphate Corporation (NPC) Handover Day (½ day) 26th October – Angam Day 25th December – Christmas Day 26th December – Boxing Day
Districts
Nauru has 14 districts, with no capital nor main town. If turning left from the airport (facing the runway), the districts are: Yaren - home to the government offices and Parliament House
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Menen - Menen Hotel, The Reef Tavern, government departments and churches. Capital Cafe – only place to get a cappuccino on the island. Anibare Bay - Swimming beach, main wharf Ijuw - Local housing and small stores Anabar - WW2 Japanese bunkers, Frigate bird cages (taboo for women - you must seek permission before visiting) Anetan - Petrol station, local housing & swimming beach Ewa - Capelle & Partner general store, cafe, rental apartments. Public toilets. Baitsi, Uaboe, Nibok - local housing, Jules on the Deck restaurant, bar and nightclub. Surf beach. Denig - Moon River Chinese Restaurant Aiwo - Power station, wharf, phosphate factory, Odn Hotel, Civic Centre, Supermarket, Post Office, Cenpac internet cafe, Digicel & local restaurants. Buada - inland lagoon and local housing Boe - airport, Reynaldo’s Chinese restaurant
Annual festivities
31st January – Independence Day Sports Carnival; Island beautification; wrestling 25th March – Nauru Congregational Church Youth Choral Competition 17th May – Women’s Fellowship Arts & Craft Exhibition. Constitution Day Sports Carnival August – Nauru Arts Festival (2nd Saturday) 26th October – District Competitions i.e choral competition; sports; island beautification.
Local customs & traditions
• Walking around in swimming attire is discouraged • When entering someone’s home it is polite to take off your shoes • Tipping is not expected nor is it encouraged. • The head is sacred to the Nauruans, only close family are allowed to touch a person’s head. • Stoop when crossing in front of others especially elders.
Kiribati s d n a l s i e r u t n e v ad Surfing, SCUBA diving, sailing, game fishing or simply relaxing on a quiet beach, Kiribati has something for everyone. May to December is the best time of year to island hop around Kiribati.
General information
Kiribati (pronounced Kiribas) is an independent republic within the Commonwealth of Nations, located in the central Pacific Ocean, about 4,000 km (about 2,500 miles) southwest of Hawaii. It is part of the division of the Pacific islands that is known as Micronesia. Kiribati consists of 33 coral islands divided among three island groups: the Gilbert Islands, the Phoenix Islands, and the Line Islands. All of the islands are atolls (ring-shaped islands with central lagoons) except for the island of Banaba in the Gilbert Islands which is a raised limestone Island. Of the 33 islands of Kiribati, 21 are inhabited. Most of the population is concentrated in the Gilbert Islands and only one of the islands in the Phoenix Group (Kanton Island) is inhabited along with three of the Line Islands which are permanently inhabited. The capital of Kiribati is Tarawa, an atoll in the Gilbert Islands. Bairiki, an islet of Tarawa, serves as an administrative center. Kiribati has a total land area of 811 sq km (313 sq miles). The islands extend about 3,900 km (about 2,400 miles) from east to west. From north to south they extend about 2,100 km (about 1,300 miles), straddling the equator. The majority of the atolls are barely more than six metres above sea level and surrounded by barrier reefs creating picturesque lagoons for fishing, snorkeling, scuba diving, swimming and other water sports. Professional scuba diving guides are available on Christmas Island, Fanning Island and Tarawa. Record-breaking game fishing is available around Kiritimati and the Gilbert Islands.
Climate & temperature
Temperature varies between 25째 and 33째C, with annual sunshine of 4135 hours. The wet season extends from December to May and rainfall variation is high in most of the islands. A gentle breeze from the easterly quarter is predominant, and a sea breeze cools everyone down all year round. The tropical climate and hot temperature encourage cool, cotton, loose fitting outfits for men and women.
Janguage
The main language is I-Kiribati - however English has been taught over many years and is widely understood; you will have no problem accessing services, getting by or just having a chat.
Money
Kiribati uses the Australian dollar (AUD). The ANZ Bank is the only International banking company in Kiribati with operating branches on South Tarawa and Kiritimati Island. On South Tarawa, ATMs are accessible at Betio, Bairiki, Bikenibeu ANZ Bank branches and at the gate of Tungaru Central Hospital in Nawerewere. On Kiritimati Island you can access the ATM at Ronton An amount of $5000 cash is permitted to be carried by a visitor when traveling to Kiribati. Credit Cards: VISA & Mastercards are currently the only major credit cards accepted in Kiribati but there is limited acceptance as sometimes there are no credit card facilities. Credit cards are not accepted in the outer islands so ensure you take enough cash with you.
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Island Discovery
Where To Stay
a i s e n o r c i M f es o t a t S d e t a r e Fed Keri Algar’ found Pohnpei friendly and welcoming – and a home away from home at the Cliff Rainbow Hotel.
Cliff Rainbow Hotel For regular visitors to Pohnpei, the Cliff Rainbow Hotel is a home away from home. It is well known for its hospitality and, overlooking Pohnpei’s harbour, is conveniently situated in the middle of town a few minutes walk from Kolonia’s main street and woodcarving studio. The Cliff boasts every official amenity one expects from an effectively run hotel, while its employees exude warmth and friendliness. One can’t help but feel very well taken care of at the Cliff. The hotel is also popular among locals. Of an afternoon the sound of the Sakau rock pounding the plant’s root signals the coming together of people under the rain tree. Sakau, like Fiji’s Kava, is a powerful plant that bonds nature and culture together in Micronesia. On Pohnpei, the Sakau ritual is a regular occasion where people gather to share the day’s stories and gossip, akin to a
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beer or a glass of wine with friends after work. Saturday evenings the newly refurbished restaurant fills with locals who know where to get a good meal. There’s a choice of outdoors, and air-conditioned indoors dining; the Cliff’s chili crab and freshwater shrimp come recommended. For breakfast it’s hard to look beyond a burrito complete with Tabasco and bottomless cups of coffee – just a few of the many American influences. Tours and activities can be organised at reception, as well as car rentals and drivers. Hiring a car is the perfect way to circumnavigate the small island and a driver is essential for learning the myriad of local myths and legends that, combined with stunning natural beauty, make Pohnpei such a delightful place to visit. The Cliff Rainbow offers a full suite of typical hotel amenities including air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, cable TV, room service, airport transfers, car rentals and tours.
Island Discovery
Where To Eat
a i s e n o r c i M f es o t a t S d e t a r e Fed Sunsets, sashimi and a born storyteller with a mischievous sense of humour – that’s how they roll in Micronesia.
Cupid’s Bar and Grille
Only its menu matches the view from Cupid’s Bar and Grille. Perched atop Dolen Neil Hill, Cupid’s overlooks a pacific natural harbour that is sheltered to the west and north by Sokehs Ridge and Pohnpei’s reef. Sunset is a marvelous occasion. The last rays of the day pierce through the island’s persistent rain clouds, setting the ridges’ lush forest ablaze with a golden backlight. I toast to the view with an icy Heineken and thank my companion for the invitation. Cupid’s is a family-run business and my escort for the evening is its manager,
Brian Etscheit. He is a lively younger brother of eight and, lucky for me, an exceptional entertainer. Feasting on a beautifully presented plate of fresh sashimi he regales me with hilarious anecdotes, myths and island legends. Brian’s good humour is distinctly Micronesian in character – a mix of mischievousness, insouciance and kindness. Pohnpei is full of magical tales and Brian is a born storyteller. A smiling waitress delivers a platter of steaming mud crabs and refreshes our drinks. Rich chili coconut sauce dribbles between our fingers and wrists as we forfeit table manners to appetite. To me, it’s not the
western Pacific if there aren’t mud crabs on the menu. But before we’ve had a chance to crack our way through the platter, an enormous sweet and sour baked snapper makes an appearance on the table. This is Brian’s favourite. It rains a lot in Pohnpei and, according to Brian, it’s the brackish water which makes the island’s reef systems vibrant with (delicious) marine life. As fresh and delectable as the feast is, I have to insist
Brian stop ordering food, already there is too much on the table and it feels thankless to leave any. But Brian laughs this off, “I have a big family, six children, don’t worry, they’re going to love this!” Cupid’s is open evenings for dinner and Sundays for brunch. It is the local’s go-to restaurant for big family celebrations including engagement parties, weddings and big birthdays.
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Puzzling questions to while away your flight. Solution on page NA12.
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Digicel play makes TV more affordable and accessible for the people of Nauru
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n this issue, we signal the dawn of a new era of TV for the people of Nauru, with the launch of Digicel Play. The new TV provider will be offering 24 channels in total, including TVWAN – a PNG-produced channel and TVWAN Sports in stunning High Definition (HD), the region’s first HD channel. Digicel’s committed approach to telecommunications in Nauru continues today as they enter the market with a strong TV offering and a mission to remove the barriers of accessibility with affordable, compelling services and first class customer care. The 24 channels have been selected with the Nauru consumer in mind. The launch line up will include BBC, Lifetime, Nickelodeon, Disney, Comedy Central, History and H2, Zoo Moo, Crime and Investigation, The Outdoor Channel, ITV Choice and the English Premier League. Additionally TVWAN will include programs like SBS World News, Queen Latifah, The Footy Show, Bananas in Pyjamas and a load of other fantastic programs. Speaking at the official launch, Digicel CEO in Nauru Ben Kealy commented, “We enter the TV market with a mission to provide the best content and an affordable means of
accessing it – across the island. What’s more, we are offering customers two free months if they pay up front for 12 months so 12 months for the price of 10.” To access Digicel Play, customers will simply need to get a Digicel Play Box, use their existing satellite dish or a Digicel Play satellite dish solution will be available at the Digicel retail store at the Aiwo Centre. ‘’Once customers have the Digicel Play Box connected, they can buy a seven day pass for $15 or a 30 day pass for $45 and simply use their Digicel phone to buy a subscription pass,” Mr. Kealy said. ‘’Customers with an existing working satellite dish will get the Digicel Play box for free and a new dish will cost $200. In addition, all installations are free with Digicel Play TV,” he added. Customers can top up at the Digicel store or at any reseller around the island. The rollout of Digicel Play across the Pacific is only the beginning of the ongoing evolution of Digicel in the region and illustrates the company’s plans to position itself as the total communications and entertainment providerfor the area.
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he Marshall Islands are located just north of the equator half way between northern Australia and Hawaii. The population is just over 60,000. The capital and main port of entry is Majuro. Time zone: GMT +12 hrs Language: Marshallese and English. Currency: USD Health: Hospitals are located on Majuro and Ebeye. Health clinics are located on most other islands Electricity: 110 volts 60 cycles. US style plugs are used. Fishing: Deep sea game
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fishing around Majuro and Arno islands Diving: Live-aboard and land based, there are many pristine reef and wreck sites. Surfing: Live-aboard surfing safaris to some of the most remote breathtaking breaks on earth. Cruising: There are some great waters for ocean sailing and yachts are welcome. Accommodation: Majuro offers a range from hotels to small family guest houses and island retreats. • Bikendrik Island Hideaway is an upmarket resort with a choice of either a romantic detached
bungalow at the water’s edge, or a beautiful room with ensuite in the original plantation-style house. • Hotel Robert Reimers is family owned and operated with a traditional Marshallese flavour. All rooms are equipped with modern amenities • The Marshall Islands Resort Hotel, offers the best in convenience and comfort. Centrally located on a beautiful tropical lagoon, the resort features complete hotel accommodations and guest services. Nauru Airlines flies weekly
from Brisbane to Majuro via Nauru. Australian and New Zealand passport holders require a valid passport (six months) and confirmed return or onward travel bookings to enter the Marshall Islands for stays up to 30 days. • B E S T B U Y R E W A R D
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