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Local favourite river spot · Manus, Papua New Guinea

Malai Island

Malai Island is a river spot in Manus, 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 river spot: 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: -2.18841, 147.74550. 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 Malai Island yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    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: Rambutyo Island (river spot, 18 km), Tong Island (river spot, 19 km), Pak Island (river spot, 23 km), Los Negros Island (river spot, 56 km), St. Andrew Strait (viewpoint, 61 km), Lou Island (river spot, 63 km).