The third largest island in the Kei archipelago, Dullah is where the islands' original capital, Tual is located. Like neighbouring Kei Kecil, it is a flat, largely deforested island whose main attractions are its beaches are surrounding off-shore islands. However, as it offers just one beachside place to stay, it tends to be ignored by many visitors. Still, it can easily be explored in a day or two out of Tual.

Difur Beach

In the north of Dullah Island about 15 kms from Tual, this beach seems to be the most popular local hangout these days. As such it has a few small stalls selling snacks and drinks, and little shelters for day-trippers as well as a newly built accommodation block for overnighters. While the beach itself is no winner by Kei standards, it is still quite good, and the surroundings, complete with forested hills right behind, are also nice.

Dullah Village

On the way to Difur, it's worth stopping at the village of Dullah to see its kora-kora "war" canoes housed in sheds right by the side of the road. Also from Dullah village, speedboats cross fairly frequently to the village of Dullah Laut on the island of the same name.

Nam Indah Beach

Far off the beaten track, this very remote beach is accessed via Ohoitel village on Dullah's east coast. From there, you will have to hire an ojek to take you along the rough tracks through forest up to Nam, located on the very north-eastern tip of the island. It is actually on a peninsula with beaches on both sides, though the western one looking towards Difur has been eroded and lost much of its sand thanks to being used to clean ships! The eastern beaches overlooking Kei Besar are nicer, and while they may not be as special as Pasir Panjang, they are a good excuse for an excursion to this remote corner of the island.

Finding your own deserted beach...

This is something very easily done here!
This nameless beach was passed just by the roadside on the way to Difur.

Smaller islands off-shore

There are plenty of smaller islands off Dullah.
Some of these are inhabited, but most aren't - visited only occassionally by local fishermen. Of the inhabited ones, Dullah Laut might just be the most interesting one, reportedly with some antiques kept by its raja. 15 minutes north, Hadranan Island is a good spot for snorkelling.
You could hire a boat for a day of island hopping in just about any coastal village, though probably most easily in Dullah.
Or if you wish to stay overnight on an inhabited one, join locals returning home in the afternoon.

Forest Walks

While Dullah certainly hasn't got the deepest-darkest jungles in Indonesia, there are some opportunities for rainforest walks. If you want to do it yourself, the trails originating at the end of Difur beach are as good a place to start as any. Local inquiries, and possibly hiring guides, should open up more opportunities.

By Sea

The small islands west of Pulau Dullah are mostly reached from Dullah village.

By Road

Minibuses run to villages around Pulau Dullah from the terminal at the market in Tual.
To tour various places around this island in a single day, hiring an ojek (motorcycle taxi) might be the best bet. This should cost around 50.000 Rp for half a day.

Losmen at Difur Beach

Should you wish to stay at Difur, the local community runs this accommodation block there. It could be a bit noisy during weekends, but during the week it seemed pretty quiet. The main clientene seems to be "romantic couples" seeking a night away from Tual! ;-)

Nothing Special!

There are a few restaurants along the road between Tual and Dullah village. On weekends, you can also buy meals at Difur Beach. And that's it!