Batanta Island
Pulau Batanta
A large mountainous island on the south side of Dampier Strait, where Wilson's birds-of-paradise can be found in the rainforest. The coast has waterfalls and macro life suited to night dives.
Batanta Island lies on the south bank of Dampier Strait. Its mountainous interior is covered in primary rainforest and is a well-known place to see Wilson's birds-of-paradise and red birds-of-paradise. Local guides lead visitors into birdwatching hides at dawn. Hidden in the rainforest are waterfalls, and along the coast, the muddy-sand dive sites are good for night dives and finding macro creatures. The island has very few tourist facilities, so visits are usually arranged as day trips from liveaboards or from homestays and resorts on Dampier Strait.
Opening hours
Daytime (charter boat and guide required)
Nearby sights
- Mansuar Island & Sauwandarek Jetty
- Cape Kri
- Pasir Timbul Sandbar
- Manta Sandy
- Blue Magic
- Sawinggrai Village Birds-of-Paradise
- Arborek Village
- Friwen Wall