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Travel Guide Biak

Biak

Biak is one small island located at Cendrawasih Bay, Papua Province. Biak and Numfor Island form a district named Biak Numfor District with its capital located in Biak. This district location is so strategic for directly facing at Pacific Ocean. Bosnik Beach, Wafsarak Waterfall, Bird and Orchid Park are some places you can visit while in this district.

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Things to see

You can enjoy mild and beautiful nature accompanied by the sound of water flowing at Wafsarak Waterfall usually called as Warsa Waterfall. You can go to Amoi Settlement located in Biak Utara to see the blend of beautiful green hills and blue sea scenery. There's also Cendrawasih Museum for you to be able to see the beautiful architecture and some collections from World War II kept inside.

Things to do

Do you want to swim while enjoying the beautiful nature? You can go to Bosnik Beach located in Woniki village, on the eastern side of Biak Island. Goa Jepang (Japan Cave) which keeps many historical inheritances from World War II for at that time this place was used as stronghold for Japanese. There are also Padaido Islands and Wari Beach where you can dive and snorkel to see the beautiful underwater paradise at both places.

Things to eat

Singkong Marapean (Marapean Cassava) is one typical food of Biak. This food is made of cassave wrapped with banana leaves then burnt on top of smoulder stones. Another is Papeda made of sago cooked with hot water. There's also Japan Iyen. This food is made of boiled taro without spices. This food is usually served along with chili spiced fish.

Getting to Biak

Flying to Biak: Biak is served by Frans Kaisiepo International Airport. Frans Kaisiepo International Airport is located about 7 km east from Biak. A taxi into the city from Frans Kaisiepo International Airport would cost IDR 100.000. Read more about Frans Kaisiepo International Airport or look for flights to Biak

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