Padaido Islands in Biak Numfor Regency, Papua Province

When it comes to tourism, Biak Numfor Regency has beaches, historical sites, and islands. For those who love an adventure, in this case, island hopping is indeed the best thing to do. The region has the famous Padaido Islands, after all. It consists of small islands and atolls where lots of sea allures reside. The location is in the east part of Biak Island and it becomes a recommended destination for diving, snorkeling, island hopping, photography, lessening, and much more. For the information, in terms of name, “Padaido” means the unexplained beauty. The location is at the tip of Pacific Ocean and it offers a pristine sea environment!

The Nuance
Padaido Archipelago consists of Aimando and Padaido Sub-District. According to the locals, About 40 islands are available for tourists to explore. Some of them are inhabited, including Nusi, Auki, Pai, Meosmangguandi, and Wundi Island. That means visitors would find nice facilities on these islands. On contrary, tourists can simply visit other islands where no one lives in it. These uninhabited islands are suitable for finding peace and relaxation, for sure. As for the nuance, it varies depending on which island to visit later.

Exploring Padaido Islands
Well, visitors can do lots of things in Padaido Islands. The most common thing to do is indeed island hopping. That means they would explore those islands from one to others. Still, it requires some money to pay the boat service, so everyone should prepare it beforehand. The distance between an island and others is considered near, so the voyage won’t take much time. Plus, many local boat services are available to use!

Aside from island hopping, people have other reasons for visiting Padaido Islands. It is none other than water sports like diving and snorkeling. Some of the islands are known for their underwater beauty, after all. The local government even established TWP or Taman Wisata Perairan (Aquatic Tourism Park) there. The total area is 183,000 hectares and it features lots of stunning sea beauties, including tens of coral species, hundreds of fishes, mangroves, and much more! However, to find the best diving spots, tourists should take advantage of a local guide. Plus, it is recommended to carry snorkeling or diving gear!

What is more? When visiting Padaido Islands, tourists can also enjoy fishing and approaching the locals. Most people who live in this region are mostly fishermen and they have a unique traditional way of living. According to them, some dolphins often appear on the sea, accompanying them when fishing. Tourists should take advantage of the moment to enjoy photography, therefore!

Nearby Attractions

• Bromsi Island
• Pakriki Island
• Pasi Island
• Manggwadi Island
• Workbondi Island
• Insamfursi Island

How to Get There
First, tourists need to reach Biak Numfor Regency by airplane, especially for outsiders. For instance, a flight from Jakarta City (Soekarno – Hatta International Airport) to Frans Kaisiepo Airport in Biak would take around 5 hours and 45 minutes. After reaching the airport, tourists should take a local transportation service and head to a local port at Bosnik. Next, they should take a speed boat and head to Paidado Islands right away. This voyage usually takes around 1 – 3 hours depending on the weather and crowd.

Where to Stay

• Paidado Hotel