Floating Surf House

Banyak Islands


Sitting in the calm waters of the Bay of Plenty, near Ujung Lolok and within easy reach of Dindos, Gunters and Lolok Point waves, this surf-camp-on-a-raft provides unique accommodation for those chasing the waves. Owned by local surfer Erwin, it has two basic, three-bed rooms for solo guests, two doubles and a stilt house.


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1. Pulau Tuangku

9.92 MILES

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2. Pulau Palambak Besar

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3. Pulau Lambodong

13.14 MILES

Uninhabited small island with white sandy beach, popular with day trippers from neighbouring Banyak islands.

4. Pulau Asok

14.21 MILES

A crescent-shaped, uninhabited island with pristine beaches on either side as well as excellent snorkelling.

5. Pulau Laman

14.38 MILES

There’s good snorkelling between Pulau Laman and Pulau Laureh, with some remarkable growths of vivid blue coral.

6. Pulau Ragu-Ragu

14.78 MILES

Offers some excellent snorkelling. Dugongs are sometimes sighted in the mornings off the island’s north shore.

7. Pulau Bangkaru

15.17 MILES

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8. Pulau Sikandang

16.7 MILES

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