Australia
Below is a summary of how I entered, whether through a visa or another permitted route.
No visa required for Nepali passport holders.
Last updated 2 weeks ago
Rates used to convert to NPR for this trip.
| Currency | 1 unit → NPR | Date |
|---|---|---|
| FJD | 59.39 | 2023-03-15 |
| EUR | 143.16 | 2023-03-15 |
| AUD | 87.41 | 2023-03-16 |
| S.No | Date | Details (Notes) | Category | Unit | Cost / Unit | Amount | Currency | Amount (NPR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 15, 2023 | Fiji airport to hotel | Transport | 1.00 | 15.00 | 15.00 | FJD | 890.85 |
| 2 | Mar 15, 2023 | Water bottle in hotel | Food | 1.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 | FJD | 178.17 |
| 3 | Mar 15, 2023 | Lunch cost | Food | 1.00 | 13.50 | 13.50 | FJD | 801.77 |
| 4 | Mar 15, 2023 | Hotel transit cost | Accommodation | 1.00 | 23.00 | 23.00 | FJD | 1,365.97 |
| 5 | Mar 15, 2023 | Water bottle from supermarket | Food | 1.00 | 1.20 | 1.20 | FJD | 71.27 |
| 6 | Mar 15, 2023 | Flight Nadi to Tuvalu via Suva | Flight | 1.00 | 242.00 | 242.00 | EUR | 34,644.72 |
| 7 | Mar 16, 2023 | Hotel cost | Accommodation | 1.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | AUD | 4,370.50 |
| 8 | Mar 16, 2023 | Dinner cost | Food | 1.00 | 15.00 | 15.00 | AUD | 1,311.15 |
| 9 | Mar 16, 2023 | Water bottle | Food | 1.00 | 4.00 | 4.00 | AUD | 349.64 |
| 10 | Mar 17, 2023 | Hotel cost | Accommodation | 1.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | AUD | 4,370.50 |
| 11 | Mar 17, 2023 | Meal cost | Food | 1.00 | 12.50 | 12.50 | AUD | 1,092.63 |
| 12 | Mar 17, 2023 | Water bottle | Food | 1.50 | 2.33 | 3.50 | AUD | 305.94 |
| 13 | Mar 17, 2023 | Bike rent (shared, divided by 2) | Transport | 0.50 | 15.00 | 7.50 | AUD | 655.58 |
| 14 | Mar 17, 2023 | Bike tyre puncture (divided by 2) | Transport | 0.50 | 20.00 | 10.00 | AUD | 874.10 |
| 15 | Mar 17, 2023 | Dinner cost | Food | 1.00 | 15.00 | 15.00 | AUD | 1,311.15 |
| 16 | Mar 17, 2023 | Flight Tuvalu to Fiji | Flight | 1.00 | 242.00 | 242.00 | EUR | 34,644.72 |
| Total | 87,238.66 |
Last updated 4 hours ago
Fiji Airways is the only airline flying to Tuvalu (Funafuti International Airport), offering 3-4 flights per week from Nadi, Fiji on ATR turboprop aircraft. Book well in advance as seats are limited. A Fiji stopover is often logistically necessary.
Tuvalu uses the Australian Dollar (AUD) alongside the Tuvaluan Dollar. There are no ATMs on the islands and no currency exchange facilities. Bring sufficient cash in AUD for your entire stay. Small denominations are essential as change is often limited.
Tuvalu has extremely limited medical facilities. Any serious injury or illness requires evacuation to Fiji, Australia, or New Zealand, which can cost $50,000-100,000 AUD. Ensure your travel insurance specifically covers medical evacuation with limits of at least $250,000.
Tap water is not reliably potable in Tuvalu. Drink bottled water or bring a water purification system. Rainwater is collected and used locally, but quality varies. Bottled water and beverages are available but can be expensive due to import costs.
Tuvaluans value modesty. Wear clothing that covers your shoulders and knees, especially in villages. Sunday is a day of rest and church; loud activities and swimming may be frowned upon. Ask permission before photographing people.
Accommodation is very limited, mostly small guesthouses on Funafuti. Book well in advance as options fill quickly. Expect basic amenities. There are no luxury resorts. Prices range from $50-200 USD per night.
Last updated 5 days ago
📍 Funafuti
Arrive in Funafuti and explore the tiny capital of one of the world's smallest and least-visited nations. Walk along the narrow airstrip that doubles as a community gathering space — locals play sports, socialize, and ride motorbikes here when no flights are scheduled. Visit the Tuvalu Government Building, the small Philatelic Bureau for the country's famous collectible stamps, and the WWII relics scattered around the atoll.
📍 Funafuti
Spend the day on Funafuti's magnificent lagoon — swim in the crystal-clear turquoise water, kayak along the reef edge, and snorkel over coral gardens. In the afternoon, experience daily Tuvaluan life: watch fishermen cast nets from outrigger canoes, visit the local market for fresh coconuts and breadfruit, and attend an evening church service where the powerful harmonized singing fills the entire island.
📍 Funafuti Conservation Area
Take a boat trip to the Funafuti Conservation Area, a protected marine zone spanning six uninhabited islets on the western rim of the atoll. Snorkel pristine coral reefs teeming with sea turtles, reef sharks, and colorful tropical fish. Land on a deserted motu with untouched white sand and coconut palms — enjoy a picnic surrounded by nothing but ocean, sky, and the profound tranquility of one of Earth's most remote places.
📍 Funafuti
Tuvalu is one of the nations most threatened by rising sea levels, with its highest point just 4.6 meters above sea level. Walk the coastline to see the erosion and seawall defenses firsthand, and talk with locals about how climate change affects their daily lives and future. Visit the Tuvalu National Library and the small craft market for woven pandanus leaf souvenirs before your departure flight.
Last updated 2 weeks ago
Giant swamp taro grown in pits, boiled or baked as the traditional carbohydrate staple.
Large land crab cooked with coconut cream, considered a delicacy on the islands.
Taro leaves stuffed with coconut cream and onion, wrapped and baked in an earth oven.
Mildly sweet and slightly fermented sap tapped from coconut palm flowers, enjoyed as a refreshing island drink.
Fresh reef fish grilled whole over an open coconut husk fire and served with lime and coconut cream.
Last updated 2 weeks ago
A massive turquoise lagoon stretching 18 kilometers across the main atoll, perfect for swimming, snorkeling, and kayaking over coral gardens. The lagoon is sheltered and calm, with visibility so clear you can see fish from the surface. Local fishermen cast nets from outrigger canoes as they have for centuries. On calm evenings, the lagoon turns into a mirror reflecting spectacular Pacific sunsets.
📍 Open in Google Maps →The northernmost and most remote atoll of Tuvalu, with a fascinating WWII history — US forces built an airstrip here in 1943, and remnants of the wartime presence can still be found. The atoll's two main islets surround a pristine lagoon with some of the best snorkeling in Tuvalu. Traditional Tuvaluan culture is strongest here, with community life centered around the maneapa (meeting house) and church.
📍 Open in Google Maps →A protected marine zone spanning six uninhabited islets on the western rim of Funafuti atoll, established in 1999 to preserve Tuvalu's marine biodiversity. Take a boat trip to snorkel over pristine coral reefs teeming with sea turtles, reef sharks, and tropical fish. Picnic on deserted white-sand motus surrounded by nothing but ocean and sky — one of the most remote and tranquil places you'll ever visit.
📍 Open in Google Maps →Last updated 2 weeks ago
A glimpse into our favourite moments from Tuvalu.
Three friends claim their corner of paradise on Tuvalu's weathered concrete foundation, where pandanus trees lean toward turquoise waters and the low-lying atoll meets an endless Pacific sky.
