Pulu Blan Madar
A small uninhabited islet in the eastern lagoon chain, with nesting seabirds.
Updated 3 September 2026
Pulu Blan Madar is one of the smaller islets in the eastern chain of the Cocos atoll, a low patch of coral sand and scrub with nobody on it, and the ground is used by seabirds. The water around the eastern islets is shallow and very clear, and boats work through it carefully. Reaching the islet means a charter and a landing that depends on the tide. The eastern chain runs for several kilometres and the islets in it are separated by shallow gaps.
What you'll find
- The seabird ground - nesting on an islet nobody occupies.
- The coral sand - the low ground the islet is made of.
- The clear shallows - the water through the eastern chain.
- The scrub - the low vegetation covering the islet.
When to go
April to October is drier with steadier trade winds. Landings depend on the tide. The wet season brings heavier weather.
Practical notes
Access is by charter only and landings depend on the tide. Nesting birds should not be disturbed and some ground may be closed. There are no facilities whatsoever.
Nearby
Pulu Maraya is nearby, and Home Island is west.
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