Utwe-Walung Mangrove Channels
Utwe–Walung
An ancient mangrove waterway inside the southern coast biosphere reserve. You can paddle through by canoe or kayak to the village of Walung.
The mangrove waterway between Utwe and Walung is the most popular ecotourism experience on Kosrae. Kayaks glide between the tall mangrove roots, where the waterway alternates between narrow and wide. You can see fiddler crabs, mudskippers and waterbirds. The waterway exits right at the Walung seaside. The area belongs to the Utwe Biosphere Reserve. Trips are usually organised by eco-lodges or dive shops in Utwe. They must be timed around the tides, last about 2–3 hours, and you should bring sun protection and insect repellent.
Opening hours
Reservations based on tide times