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Notable river spot · Isabel, Solomon Islands

Bates

Bates is a river spot in Isabel, Solomon Islands.

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Bates: 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 river spot: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Bates

Season: September to February; boat services pause in floods.

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 Bates — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -7.37413, 158.21968. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Bates

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    Other rivers, islands & mangroves near Bates

    • Popu · river spot · Isabel · ~4 km
    • Ghebira · river spot · Isabel · ~6 km
    • Ghaghe · river spot · Isabel · ~9 km
    • Malakobi · river spot · Isabel · ~11 km
    • Ghateghe · river spot · Isabel · ~17 km
    • Barora Fa · river spot · Isabel · ~25 km
    • Maleivona · river spot · Isabel · ~28 km
    • Kerehikapa · river spot · Isabel · ~29 km
    • Sikopo Island · river spot · Isabel · ~35 km
    • Barora Ite · river spot · Isabel · ~41 km

    All rivers, islands & mangroves in Solomon Islands

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    Frequently asked

    Are boats running today?

    No visitor has reported the boating status for Bates yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Bates?

    September to February; boat services pause in floods. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Bates?

    Nearby: Popu (river spot, 4 km), Ghebira (river spot, 6 km), Ghaghe (river spot, 9 km), Malakobi (river spot, 11 km), Ghateghe (river spot, 17 km), Barora Fa (river spot, 25 km).

    Is Bates worth visiting?

    Bates is listed as a notable river spot in Solomon Islands on Spotwander.