Local favourite island · Morobe, Papua New Guinea

Malai Island

Malai Island is an island in Morobe, Papua New Guinea.

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Malai Island: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. 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 Malai Island

Season: September to February; boat services pause in floods.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Malai Island — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -5.89624, 147.94066. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Malai Island?

    September to February; boat services pause in floods. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Malai Island?

    Nearby: Sakar Island (river spot, 71 km), Tuam Island (river spot, 15 km), Umboi Island (viewpoint, 51 km), Ritter Island (river spot, 58 km), Matenai Island (river spot, 7 km), Nup Island (river spot, 9 km).