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Local favourite river spot · Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea

Mapas Island

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

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Mapas 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 Mapas 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 Mapas Island — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -9.23960, 152.76051. 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 Mapas Island yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Mapas Island?

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

    What are the places to visit near Mapas Island?

    Nearby: Woodlark Island (river spot, 16 km), Nanon Island (river spot, 48 km), Nubara Island (river spot, 48 km), Nusam Island (river spot, 50 km), Madau Island (river spot, 53 km), Alcester Island (river spot, 62 km).