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Notable river spot · Papua, Papua

Mainu

Mainu is a river spot in Papua, Papua.

Mainu: 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 Mainu

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 Mainu — distance from nearby cities

Coordinates: -1.66862, 135.47057. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

Places to visit near Mainu

  • Mios Num · river spot · Yapen Islands Regency · ~44 km · Must-see
  • Nu Harang · river spot · Papua · ~0 km
  • Nu Hanana · river spot · Papua · ~1 km
  • Nu Kayari · river spot · Papua · ~1 km
  • Aroya · river spot · Papua · ~5 km
  • Wooi Bay · beach · Papua · ~7 km
  • Marai · viewpoint · Yapen Islands Regency · ~12 km
  • Kamunuri · river spot · Papua · ~14 km
  • Nu Harawiri · river spot · Papua · ~17 km
  • Yaimaria Bay · beach · Papua · ~18 km
  • Kornu · river spot · Papua · ~28 km
  • Nu Mani Barat · river spot · Papua · ~28 km
  • Nu Mani Kecil · river spot · Papua · ~28 km
  • Maiwani · river spot · Yapen Islands Regency · ~31 km
  • Mandui · river spot · Yapen Islands Regency · ~31 km
  • Saori · viewpoint · Yapen Islands Regency · ~32 km
  • Nu Kayari Miosnum · river spot · Papua · ~38 km
  • Mantoi · viewpoint · Yapen Islands Regency · ~44 km

See everything within a day’s drive of Mainu

Other rivers, islands & mangroves near Mainu

  • Mios Num · river spot · Yapen Islands Regency · ~44 km · Must-see
  • Pulau Yapen · river spot · Yapen Islands Regency · ~96 km · Must-see
  • Supiori · river spot · Supiori · ~128 km · Must-see
  • Pulau Biak · river spot · Biak Numfor · ~129 km · Must-see
  • Nu Harang · river spot · Papua · ~0 km
  • Nu Hanana · river spot · Papua · ~1 km
  • Nu Kayari · river spot · Papua · ~1 km
  • Aroya · river spot · Papua · ~5 km
  • Kamunuri · river spot · Papua · ~14 km
  • Nu Harawiri · river spot · Papua · ~17 km

All rivers, islands & mangroves in Papua

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)

Frequently asked

Are boats running today?

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

What is the best time to visit Mainu?

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

How far is Mainu from Amed?

Mainu is about 2896 km by road from Amed (2317 km straight line), 2926 km from Nusa Penida and 2953 km from Ubud. Open the road-trip planner on Spotwander for turn-by-turn directions and stops on the way.

What are the places to visit near Mainu?

Nearby: Mios Num (river spot, 44 km), Nu Harang (river spot, 0 km), Nu Hanana (river spot, 1 km), Nu Kayari (river spot, 1 km), Aroya (river spot, 5 km), Wooi Bay (beach, 7 km).

Is Mainu worth visiting?

Mainu is listed as a notable river spot in Papua on Spotwander.