Harfat Peak, West Papua, Indonesia
5.0 (19 reviews) Spent 1-2 hours Ranking #7 in Raja Ampat Points of Interest & Landmarks • Lookouts
Stunning
Stunning views that are worth the climb, it's a very hot day, the climb was short but some area quite steep and rocky, we stopped few times to rest.
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Misool Island Pulau Misool, Indonesia.
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5Jusuf A 5:00 PM Mar 31, 2018
Heavenly majestic view at Harfat Peak ,,, a wooden stairway to this heaven is provided
I've heard a lot about this hill (south Raja Ampat), introduced by a local couple to provide tourist similar view as in Wayag north Raja Ampat, but with much much less challenging effort. If you can operate a drone bring it. We were lucky that our tour leader is also an avid drone cinematographer (thanks Ilham Arch).
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5tants_bsac 5:00 PM Dec 30, 2017
Climb it if you get the chance! And get breathtaking views.
This is a very steep hill of coral rock, that is about the height of a 25-storey building. The climb is not difficult, as it is via a recently constructed set of wooden stairs, that stop at the last 10 metres to the top. Besides the breathtaking views at the top and on the way up, one may be interested in the flora surrounding the climbing path, there are various types of flowering orchids to be spotted, as well as pitcher plants. There is no regular mode of transport to the jetty leading to the foot of the stairway to the peak, one has to arrange for it at various homestays in the area, or if one is aboard a dive boat, as I was, that is visiting the area, then it can be arranged. Bring at least half a litre of drinking water along, and camera or use a phone camera, as well as a sun hat or cap. There is no toilet at this place. A notice at the foot of the stairway says the following in Bahasa Indonesia: Puncak Harfat Jaya (Puncak Dapunlol) - Dispose rubbish properly - Do not take any biological or soil sample from this place. - Do not have more than 10 people on the climb. - Children below 12 and the elderly are not allowed on the climb.
