Notable island · Sorong, Southwest Papua

Kebu Island

Pulau Kebu

Kebu Island is an island in Sorong, Southwest Papua. It is about 2310 km by road from Amed, and Pulau Salawati (24 km) is the must-see nearby.

Kebu 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 Kebu 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 Kebu Island — distance from nearby cities

Coordinates: -1.15505, 130.69217. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

Places to visit near Kebu Island

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Other rivers, islands & mangroves near Kebu Island

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Frequently asked

What is the best time to visit Kebu Island?

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

How far is Kebu Island from Amed?

Kebu Island is about 2310 km by road from Amed (1848 km straight line), 2345 km from Nusa Penida and 2367 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 Kebu Island?

Nearby: Pulau Salawati (river spot, 24 km), Sagawin Island (river spot, 30 km), Pulau Batanta (river spot, 44 km), Warir Island (river spot, 61 km), Kebumasmas Island (river spot, 1 km), Sego Masmas Island (river spot, 2 km).

Is Kebu Island worth visiting?

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