Apart from its natural beauty,Biak is also rich in history. It was one of the principal battlesites of World War II, and today, the Japanese caves that can breached by a short taxi ride from town are a prime tourist attraction. There is also a Japanese monument and a museum near the caves, with World War II relics and artillery pieces displayed.

The approach to the cave is itself an adventure. As one descends a steep concrete stairway to the vine-draped entrance, small bats dart out of the cave's mouth. Then suddenly, one is in a huge cathedral-like chamber with stalactities dripping from the ceiling. Eerie blue daylight from an adjoining opening to the sky pierces the gloom, adding an air of mystery.

Other nearby attractions are an orchid garden where one can see 2,200 orchids of 63 native varieties and a well-stocked aviary of nearby 200 birds of 33species, including birds of paradise, white cockatoos ,cassowaries, and other indigenous fowl.Along the way, native villages line the coast, their picturesque stilt-supported houses rising out the water, and local fishermen cast their nets or set out to sea in catamaran canoes. And nice underwater view with nature coral reef.

Except for some hotel dances,there is not much nightlife in Biak, but the local people are friendly and obliging. Arrangement can be made to view fire-walking ceremonies, and there are dance and musical groups that can can be hired to perform. The majority of the population of Biak Island, however, consists of farmers fishermen, who have adapted to modern ways, unlike the Dani and Asmat tribes of the interior, who have kept up their customs and traditions.

The Biak Numfor Regency is rich with historical and natural beauty offering you white sandy beaches with crystal clear water, coral reef to relax and rest. Biak`s unsploit coconut fringed shores as well as other island together make a tropical paradise, second to none in the world. This regency occupies a very strategic and important position being located between 134,47` to 136, east longitude and 0, 55` to 30 south latitude. It owns three big Islands and 66 small ones . In the north and east , it borders with Yapen strait, and in the West it borders with Woniai strait