Notable island · Gulf, Papua New Guinea

McDowell Island

McDowell Island is an island in Gulf, Papua New Guinea.

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McDowell 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 McDowell 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 McDowell Island — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -7.20425, 145.33836. 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 McDowell Island?

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

    What are the places to visit near McDowell Island?

    Nearby: Bevan Island (river spot, 37 km), Nalopi Island (river spot, 41 km), Gleeson Island (river spot, 47 km), Mount Saisau (viewpoint, 53 km), Abukiri Island (river spot, 47 km), Boiko SDA Church (church, 59 km).

    Is McDowell Island worth visiting?

    McDowell Island is listed as a notable island in Papua New Guinea on Spotwander.