Notable island · Raja Ampat, Southwest Papua

Arefi Island

Pulau Arefi

Arefi Island is an island in Raja Ampat, Southwest Papua.

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Arefi 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 Arefi 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 Arefi Island — distance from nearby cities

Coordinates: -0.78714, 130.70786. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

Places to visit near Arefi Island

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Other rivers, islands & mangroves near Arefi Island

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Frequently asked

What is the best time to visit Arefi Island?

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

How far is Arefi Island from Amed?

Arefi Island is about 2335 km by road from Amed (1868 km straight line), 2371 km from Nusa Penida and 2392 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 Arefi Island?

Nearby: Pulau Batanta (river spot, 10 km), Sagawin Island (river spot, 23 km), Pulau Salawati (river spot, 51 km), Warir Island (river spot, 67 km), Piaynemo Point (beach, 68 km), Yef Soop (river spot, 70 km).

Is Arefi Island worth visiting?

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