Mansinam Island is located in the Gulf Doreh, Manokwari, West Papua, Indonesia , which has an area of 410.97 ha. From Manokwari mainland, about 154 years ago, precisely on February 5, 1855, two men from Germany, CW Ottow and Johann Gottlob Geissler, set foot for the first time on the island of Mansinam. After going through a very long journey. By using the Abel Tasman ship, they sailed the ocean across the Cape of Good Hope, Batavia, Makassar, Ternate, and finally arrived on the island of Mansinam in 1855.
Until now, various historical relics on the entry of Christianity in Papua is still there on the island Mansinam. In addition to the many heritage trail, Mansinam Island is also an island very attractive to be a place of natural attractions. On the island, visitors can perform activities such as swimming or boating. If you want a more challenging, visitors can do snorkeling. In addition to enjoying the beauty beneath the sea, visitors can also see some old wreck, which is found in the bottom waters of the Gulf Doreh.
To enter the island, visitors are not charged any fees. For visitors who feel not enough to circle the island Mansinam in one day, do not worry. On this island, there is a comfortable hotel with views overlooking the beach.
Of Manokwari regency, tourists can cross to the island via the Coast Kwawi Mansinam. From this beach, crossing to the island Mansinam can be done using traditional boat or a long boat.
