Local favourite lake · West New Britain, Papua New Guinea

Lake Umbul

Lake Umbul is a lake in West New Britain, Papua New Guinea.

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Lake Umbul: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Lake Umbul

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Lake Umbul — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -5.63357, 150.09781. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Lake Umbul?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Lake Umbul?

    Nearby: Gabuna Group (viewpoint, 28 km), Mount Pago (viewpoint, 58 km), New Britain (river spot, 67 km), Potanga Waterfall (waterfall, 31 km), Riebeck Bay (beach, 38 km), Mount Mululus (viewpoint, 44 km).