81 m
Elevation
81 m
Prominence
Coordinates
Not applicable — accessible terrain
First Ascent
Banaba (Ocean Island) was heavily mined for phosphate by the British. Most islanders were relocated. A poignant and rarely visited place.
The highest mountain in Kiribati is Unnamed on Banaba, at 81 meters above sea level.
Allow 1–4 hours round trip — a short walk rather than a mountaineering day. Times vary with fitness, conditions and which trailhead you start from.
No. It is a straightforward walk that anyone in normal health can do without a guide.
The usual season is the local dry season — anytime outside the monsoon or rainy months. Outside that window expect snow, storms or closed access.
Comfortable shoes and a jacket. No specialist equipment.
Unnamed on Banaba stands at 81 meters (266 feet).
Unnamed on Banaba is located in Kiribati, within the Banaba (raised coral atoll).
Not yet — Unnamed on Banaba is still on Martin's list of remaining country highpoints.
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