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Notable river spot · Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea

Powell Island

Powell Island is a river spot in Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea.

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Powell Island: 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 Powell Island

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 Powell Island — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -10.58129, 151.28134. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Are boats running today?

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

    What is the best time to visit Powell Island?

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

    What are the places to visit near Powell Island?

    Nearby: Bentley Island (river spot, 19 km), Kitai Bona Bona Island (river spot, 25 km), Basilaki Island (river spot, 39 km), Dinana Island (river spot, 52 km), Margaret Island (river spot, 55 km), Nuakata Island (river spot, 55 km).

    Is Powell Island worth visiting?

    Powell Island is listed as a notable river spot in Papua New Guinea on Spotwander.