Notable island · Sorong, Southwest Papua

Gelo Island

Pulau Gelo

Gelo Island is an island in Sorong, Southwest Papua. It is about 2319 km by road from Amed, and Pulau Salawati (37 km) is the must-see nearby.

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Gelo 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 Gelo 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 Gelo Island — distance from nearby cities

Coordinates: -1.38928, 130.87163. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

Places to visit near Gelo Island

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Other rivers, islands & mangroves near Gelo Island

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Frequently asked

What is the best time to visit Gelo Island?

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

How far is Gelo Island from Amed?

Gelo Island is about 2319 km by road from Amed (1855 km straight line), 2353 km from Nusa Penida and 2376 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 Gelo Island?

Nearby: Pulau Salawati (river spot, 37 km), Warir Island (river spot, 59 km), Sagawin Island (river spot, 69 km), Saba Island (river spot, 5 km), Kalilip Island (river spot, 5 km), Omaki Island (river spot, 5 km).

Is Gelo Island worth visiting?

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