Notable viewpoint · Yapen Islands Regency, Papua
Kananu
Kananu is a viewpoint in Yapen Islands Regency, Papua.
Kananu: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Kananu
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Kananu — distance from nearby cities
- From Amed (BA): about 2962 km by road (2370 km straight line) · directions · more places near Amed
- From Nusa Penida (BA): about 2991 km by road (2393 km straight line) · directions · more places near Nusa Penida
- From Ubud (BA): about 3019 km by road (2415 km straight line) · directions · more places near Ubud
- From Sanur (BA): about 3027 km by road (2421 km straight line) · directions · more places near Sanur
- From Denpasar (BA): about 3032 km by road (2426 km straight line) · directions · more places near Denpasar
Coordinates: -1.75000, 136.00000. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Kananu
- Pulau Yapen · river spot · Yapen Islands Regency · ~22 km · Must-see
- Parida · viewpoint · Yapen Islands Regency · ~9 km
- Karandani · viewpoint · Yapen Islands Regency · ~16 km
- Kawayumi · river spot · Papua · ~18 km
- Kawayuni · river spot · Yapen Islands Regency · ~20 km
- Kondireng · river spot · Papua · ~23 km
- Mios Biru/Nus Biru · river spot · Papua · ~24 km
- Baiwawa · river spot · Papua · ~24 km
- Keiari · river spot · Yapen Islands Regency · ~27 km
- Mundaung · river spot · Yapen Islands Regency · ~29 km
- Nu Kandari · river spot · Papua · ~29 km
- Kowei · river spot · Papua · ~30 km
- Koruati · river spot · Papua · ~31 km
- Mantoi · viewpoint · Yapen Islands Regency · ~31 km
- Pantai Sarawandori · beach · Papua · ~32 km
- Arowesi · river spot · Papua · ~32 km
- Kuran · river spot · Papua · ~33 km
- Bawei · river spot · Papua · ~33 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Kananu
- Parida · viewpoint · Yapen Islands Regency · ~9 km
- Karandani · viewpoint · Yapen Islands Regency · ~16 km
- Mantoi · viewpoint · Yapen Islands Regency · ~31 km
- Sea village and bay · viewpoint · Yapen Islands Regency · ~38 km
- Bay view and sunset/sunrise · viewpoint · Papua · ~38 km
- Saori · viewpoint · Yapen Islands Regency · ~43 km
- Bumpekki · viewpoint · Yapen Islands Regency · ~46 km
- Marai · viewpoint · Yapen Islands Regency · ~65 km
- Nau island view · viewpoint · Waropen Regency · ~86 km
- Oreng river crossing · viewpoint · Biak Numfor · ~119 km
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Kananu yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Kananu?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
How far is Kananu from Amed?
Kananu is about 2962 km by road from Amed (2370 km straight line), 2991 km from Nusa Penida and 3019 km from Ubud. Open the road-trip planner on Spotwander for turn-by-turn directions and stops on the way.
What are the places to visit near Kananu?
Nearby: Pulau Yapen (river spot, 22 km), Parida (viewpoint, 9 km), Karandani (viewpoint, 16 km), Kawayumi (river spot, 18 km), Kawayuni (river spot, 20 km), Kondireng (river spot, 23 km).
Is Kananu worth visiting?
Kananu is listed as a notable viewpoint in Papua on Spotwander.