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Rock Islands Southern Lagoon

Rock Islands Southern Lagoon

Hundreds of mushroom-shaped limestone islands and the famous Jellyfish Lake.

NatureπŸ“ Palau
Photo: Luka Peternel, CC BY-SA 4.0
  • Islands~445
  • UNESCO2012
  • PermitRequired
  • GatewayKoror
  • DestinationPalau

UNESCO-listed since 2012, the Rock Islands are explored by boat from Koror. Kayak through hidden lagoons, snorkel the Milky Way and dive Blue Corner and German Channel. A Rock Islands permit is required.

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Location

Coordinates: 7.2167, 134.3833 Β· Open in Google Maps

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Rock Islands Southern Lagoon
Rock Islands Southern Lagoon. Photo: Luka Peternel, CC BY-SA 4.0

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