Notable island · Sorong, Southwest Papua

Wolo Island

Pulau Wolo

Wolo Island is an island in Sorong, Southwest Papua. It is about 2372 km by road from Amed, and Warir Island (15 km) is the must-see nearby.

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Wolo 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 island: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Wolo 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 Wolo Island — distance from nearby cities

Coordinates: -1.12975, 131.17644. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

Places to visit near Wolo Island

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Other rivers, islands & mangroves near Wolo Island

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Frequently asked

What is the best time to visit Wolo Island?

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

How far is Wolo Island from Amed?

Wolo Island is about 2372 km by road from Amed (1898 km straight line), 2407 km from Nusa Penida and 2429 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 Wolo Island?

Nearby: Warir Island (river spot, 15 km), Yef Soop (river spot, 33 km), Sorong Harbour (viewpoint, 37 km), Tanjung Kasuari (beach, 43 km), Pulau Salawati (river spot, 44 km), Mehil Island (river spot, 2 km).

Is Wolo Island worth visiting?

Wolo Island is listed as a notable island in Southwest Papua on Spotwander.