Notable island · Raja Ampat, Southwest Papua

Hemenit Island

Pulau Hemenit

Hemenit Island is an island in Raja Ampat, Southwest Papua. It is about 2298 km by road from Amed, and Sagawin Island (30 km) is the must-see nearby.

Hemenit 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 Hemenit 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 Hemenit Island — distance from nearby cities

Coordinates: -1.15174, 130.58962. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

Places to visit near Hemenit Island

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Other rivers, islands & mangroves near Hemenit Island

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Frequently asked

What is the best time to visit Hemenit Island?

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

How far is Hemenit Island from Amed?

Hemenit Island is about 2298 km by road from Amed (1838 km straight line), 2333 km from Nusa Penida and 2355 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 Hemenit Island?

Nearby: Sagawin Island (river spot, 30 km), Pulau Salawati (river spot, 38 km), Pulau Batanta (river spot, 45 km), Warir Island (river spot, 75 km), Igim Kecil Island (river spot, 1 km), Finyipu Island (river spot, 1 km).

Is Hemenit Island worth visiting?

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