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Notable river spot · Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea

Chalata Island

Chalata Island is a river spot in Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea.

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Chalata 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 river spot: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Chalata 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 Chalata Island — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -9.33348, 150.71284. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Are boats running today?

    No visitor has reported the boating status for Chalata Island yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Chalata Island?

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

    What are the places to visit near Chalata Island?

    Nearby: Fergusson Island (river spot, 27 km), Wagifa Island (river spot, 53 km), Sanaroa Island (river spot, 57 km), Goodenough Island (river spot, 59 km), Dobu Island (river spot, 62 km), Mount Vineuo (viewpoint, 70 km).

    Is Chalata Island worth visiting?

    Chalata Island is listed as a notable river spot in Papua New Guinea on Spotwander.