Seventy Islands (Ngerukewid Islands)
Ngerukewid
A cluster of mushroom-shaped islets in the southern Rock Islands, Palau's most iconic aerial view, closed to visitors since 1956 and viewable only from afar.
The Seventy Islands (Ngerukewid Islands) are a group of dozens of mushroom-shaped limestone islets at the southern end of the Rock Islands, ringed by emerald-green lagoons. They are the subject of Palau's most famous aerial postcard shot. Since 1956 the islands have been a wildlife sanctuary and nesting ground for sea turtles and seabirds. Landing on the islands and entering the surrounding waters is prohibited. Visitors can only admire them from a boat at a distance, or take a small plane or helicopter sightseeing flight for an aerial view. The islands form the core zone of the Southwest Rock Islands World Heritage lagoon site.
Opening hours
view from outside only; landing prohibited
Nearby sights
- German Channel
- Blue Corner
- Big Drop-off (Ngemelis Wall)
- Clam City
- Jellyfish Lake
- Ulong Island & Ulong Channel
- Rock Islands Southern Lagoon
- Long Beach (Omekang Sandbar)