Funafuti Atoll Getting there & around

Getting around

You'll find that it's often too hot to walk further than around Vaiaku; motorcycles are the easiest option for getting around Fongafale.

Boat

The easiest way to see the lagoon and some of the smaller islets is with the Funafuti Town Council. The council's boat costs around A$100 for several hours, or negotiate with locals yourself. Don't expect life jackets or safety gear!

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Bus & tram

Bus

Fongafale's minibus service (40c for the length of the town) is more like a mobile disco! The service runs from about 6.30am to 7pm (only on Sunday for church). There are weekday buses to the northern end of the island (60c), early in the morning and at about 4pm to coincide with school hours.

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Car & motorcycle

Cars are not generally available for hire, though you might be able to work something out informally. Motorcycles and mopeds are the most popular transport and are available for hire (A$10 per day) from a place near David's Drill; alternatively, ask around privately. Look out for the one wildly decorated (private) Filipino jeepney that careens around town!

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Local transport

Taxi

Taxis costs around A$4 from the hotel to the deep-water wharf, and A$2 from the hotel to the southern end of the islet near the governor general's residence. There are many private taxi operators; ask at your accommodation.

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Bicycle

The motorcycle rental places may have the odd bicycle for hire, or ask at your accommodation.

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