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Notable river spot · Morobe, Papua New Guinea

Luard Island

Luard Island is a river spot in Morobe, Papua New Guinea.

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Luard 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 Luard 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 Luard Island — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -7.72177, 147.62102. 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 Luard Island yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Luard Island?

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

    What are the places to visit near Luard Island?

    Nearby: Tosapeita Island (river spot, 2 km), Babagutu Island (river spot, 2 km), Mindregutu Island (river spot, 2 km), Morobegutu Island (river spot, 3 km), Matebinagutu Island (river spot, 4 km), Cape Namarai (beach, 6 km).

    Is Luard Island worth visiting?

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