The major attractions for visitors to Biak are coastal: wondrous white sand beaches and extremely accessible shallow water coral reefs. The diving and snorkelling here and at nearby Yapen (island some 40 kilometers south of Biak) is thought by many to be amongst the very best in the world.

The Padaido archipelago is located in east Biak. It comprises of 30 islands big and small. The archipelago was called "Schoutenlands" after William Schouten, found the islands in 1962. Padaido is a local word, meaning un-describable beauty. The most beautiful areas of the archipelago is on the small islands of Ureb and Mansurbabo, both having white sandy beaches and clear water. The sarirea rocks is also fantastic. These are the place for diving.