Piaynemo Viewpoint
Puncak Piaynemo
Climb about 300 wooden steps to look out over mushroom-shaped karst islets scattered across emerald bays, the most classic postcard view in Raja Ampat.
Piaynemo is a group of limestone karst islands southwest of Waigeo Island. Its scenery resembles the far-off Wayag, but it is much closer, so it is often called Little Wayag. Visitors land at the island's jetty and climb more than 300 wooden steps to two viewing platforms. Ahead are cone-shaped islets covered in green vegetation and winding waterways, with the water shading from turquoise to deep blue. This view is also printed on the back of the Indonesian 100,000 rupiah banknote. A chartered speedboat from Waisai or the islands of the Dampier Strait takes about 1.5 to 2 hours, and the trip is often combined with the nearby Telaga Bintang (Star Lagoon) and the Blue Lagoon. A management fee is payable to land. The steps are steep and slippery, so wear sneakers and bring plenty of drinking water. Photos taken at midday in direct sunlight come out with more vivid colours.
Opening hours
Daytime (departs with charter boat)
Nearby sights
- Telaga Bintang (Star Lagoon)
- Melissa's Garden (Fam Islands)
- Arborek Village
- Manta Sandy
- Sawinggrai Village Birds-of-Paradise
- Mansuar Island & Sauwandarek Jetty
- Kabui Bay
- Cape Kri