About Onuk Island
Onuk Island is a small privately owned island in the Balabac municipality at the southern tip of Palawan, Philippines. Known for its powdery white sand beach, turquoise lagoon and elongated sandbar, it lies within the Balabac island group facing the Balabac Strait. The island is managed as an exclusive day-visit and camping destination requiring prior permission, and is noted for clear waters, healthy coral reefs and pristine, undeveloped surroundings.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a small, undeveloped tropical island with a long white sand beach and shallow turquoise lagoon on one side and deeper water on the other. The island features a narrow sandbar, scattered coconut palms, basic open cottages and camping areas, and clear water suitable for swimming and snorkeling. There are no shops or restaurants, and the setting is quiet and remote, accessible only by boat from the Balabac mainland.
Key highlights
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Powdery white sand beach and elongated sandbar
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Clear turquoise lagoon with coral reef for snorkeling
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Pristine and undeveloped island environment
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Shallow calm waters ideal for swimming and wading
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Remote Balabac island scenery with views of surrounding islets
Route
| By air | Fly to Puerto Princesa International Airport, then continue by road to Buliluyan Port and by boat to the island |
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| By road | From Puerto Princesa City, travel by van or bus to Buliluyan Port in Bataraza/Balabac (approximately 4-5 hours), then take a chartered boat to Onuk Island (approximately 30-45 minutes) |
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