Banyak Surf Resort

Banyak Islands


This new French-owned surf camp has basic stilted bungalows built over the Bay of Plenty, located a short paddle to the shore. Rates include transport to/from Singkil, boat trips to wherever the surf's pumping (including outlying breaks on the other islands), meals and a few beers. Other activities include kayaking, diving and snorkelling.

There are discounts for non-surfers.


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