Biak
Indonesia · Provinsi PapuaID
Indonesian island off the northern coast of Papua
Biak is the main island of Biak Archipelago located in Cenderawasih Bay near the northern coast of Papua, an Indonesian province, and is just northwest of New Guinea. Biak has many atolls, reefs, and corals.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- -1.177, 136.082
- Timezone
- Asia/Jayapura
- Elevation
- 127 m
Overview of Biak
Set in Provinsi Papua, Indonesia, Biak is a destination. Plan around nature and water sports and you will not run out of ideas. It lies in the southern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.
Things to do in Biak
Nature in Biak
(4)Biak records National Parks, Nature Reserves, Parks and Wildlife under nature. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Biak. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Water Sports in Biak
(2)Our data lists Diving and Scuba Diving as water sports options here. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Biak's own activity tags.
More to do in Biak
(1)Biak records Fishing under other activities. It is a direct read of Biak's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Best time to visit Biak
The warm stretch of December to March is when water activities work best. October to November and March to April offers mild conditions for outdoor routes.
Getting there & around
Public transport thins out here — the nearest hub in Provinsi Papua plus a short drive is the usual route. Set your clock to Asia/Jayapura on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Biak that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Biak known for?
- Travellers associate Biak with nature and water sports. It sits in Provinsi Papua, Indonesia.
- What can you do in Biak?
- Biak is tagged with National Parks, Nature Reserves, Parks, Wildlife and Diving, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Biak?
- The warm stretch of December to March is when water activities work best. October to November and March to April offers mild conditions for outdoor routes.
- Where is Biak located?
- Biak belongs to Provinsi Papua, Indonesia, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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