Prison Island
Pulu Beras
A tiny sand islet in the lagoon, where, in the 19th century, the wives and concubines of a rival of the “King of the Cocos” were held, now a stop for snorkeling and kayaking.
Pulu Beras, known in Malay as Prison Island, is a small sandy islet in the lagoon. According to legend, in the 19th century Alexander Hare housed his harem on the island. He fell out with the Clunies-Ross family, and this gave the island its name. Today only coconut palms and sand remain, and the shallow waters around it are rich in coral and fish, making it a stop for kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding and lagoon kitesurfing. You need to paddle a kayak yourself or join a local tour boat to reach it. There are no facilities on the island.
Opening hours
Open all day (boat required)
Nearby sights
- The Rip
- Cossies Beach, Direction Island
- Home Island Museum (Pulu Cocos Museum)
- Home Island
- Oceania House
- Horsburgh Island
- Trannies Beach
- West Island Settlement