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Topside Phosphate Fields & Moonscape
Surreal inland landscape featuring thousands of tall limestone pinnacles left by historical mining.
About Topside Phosphate Fields & Moonscape
The inland elevated core of Nauru, known locally as 'Topside', presents a stark, unforgettable moonscape. Decades of phosphate mining revealed thousands of towering jagged limestone spires, now gradually being reclaimed by wild Pacific vegetation.
Visitor Tip
Photographers will find dramatic shadows around late afternoon when sunlight cuts through pinnacle clusters.
Key Information
Location AddressTopside Central Plateau, Nauru
Opening HoursOpen daily
Entry & AdmissionFree access
GPS Coordinates-0.532° S, 166.93° E
