Goby Lake

#8 among destinations in Palau

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Facts and practical information

Goby Lake is a marine lake located on Koror island in Palau. There are about 70 other marine lakes located throughout the Rock Islands and Koror. Goby Lake is notable for endemic subspecies of golden jellyfish and is one of five marine lakes in Palau used for several scientific researches in evolutionary biology the other lakes being Jellyfish Lake, Clear Lake, Uet era Ngermeuangel, Uet era Ongael. ()

Alternative names: Area: 5.19 acres (0.0081 mi²)Length: 853 ftMaximum depth: 59 ftElevation: 125 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 7°18'55"N, 134°30'7"E

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KororPalau

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Day trips

Goby Lake – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Koror–Babeldaob Bridge, Belau National Museum, Uet era Ngermeuangel, Nanyo Shrine.

3.2 miN
Bridge
Koror–Babeldaob Bridge
83 min walk • The Koror–Babeldaob Bridge is a bridge in Palau that connects Koror and Babeldaob Islands. It is a reinforced concrete, portal frame, cable-stayed bridge with a total length of 413 m.
2.3 miNW
Specialty museum, Museum
Belau National Museum, Koror
59 min walk • The Belau National Museum, previously Palau Museum, is a museum in Koror, Palau. It is the oldest continuously run museum in Micronesia.
0.7 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Uet era Ngermeuangel
20 min walk • Uet era Ngermeuangel is a marine lake located on Koror island in Palau. There are about 70 other marine lakes located throughout the Rock Islands and Koror.
1.7 miN
Temple
Nanyo Shrine
44 min walk • Nanyo Shrine is a Shinto shrine located on the island of Koror, in Palau. The shrine was the ichinomiya of the government of the South Seas Mandate, a League of Nations mandated territory administered by the Empire of Japan. It was established in 1940 and designated for the veneration of Amaterasu Omikami.
2.8 miNW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
National Stadium, Koror
72 min walk • The Palau National Stadium is a multi-purpose sports stadium in Koror City, Palau. It is used primarily for track and field events as well as many football matches. The stadium can seat 4000 people.
3.5 miNW
Island
Malakal Island
90 min walk • For those looking to soak up the sun and relax on pristine beaches, Malakal Island boasts several secluded coves and sandy shores. Visitors can unwind in the shade of swaying palm trees or take a refreshing dip in the warm, inviting waters.

Goby Lake

Facts and practical information

Goby Lake – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Koror–Babeldaob Bridge

Belau National Museum, Koror

Uet era Ngermeuangel

Nanyo Shrine

National Stadium, Koror

Malakal Island