4 Star Places To Visit in Papua, Indonesia (50)

1. 4.5 Sentani Lake (112 reviews)
   - Beautiful lake
   Bodies of Water
   
   
   Had a wonderful boat ride on Sentani lake to an island where I bought wonderful handicraft, later we climbed a hill at lake side from where you have a perfect view al l over lake and surrounding See more..
   
2. 4.0 Jayapura City Hill (53 reviews)
   - "Best hotspot in jayapura"
   Points of Interest & Landmarks
   
   
   Great location ,top off the hill u can watch jayapura city from here....better if you go here at night....astonishment place!! See more..
   
3. 4.5 Baliem Valley Tour Guide (40 reviews)
   - An experience we will never forget.
   Saturday: 8:15 AM - 8:00 PM Cultural Tours • Walking Tours
   
   
   For an everlasting experience go for à multiple day trekking in the Baliem Valley. Of course you go for a local guide and we then highly recommend Onesius Lokobal. He is an experienced guide, originates from the Valley and can tell you all you want to know. He really takes care of everything. He will ask a fair price and the local people will benefit also from what you pay. When you leave the Valley after your trekking, you will leave a friend. We will never forget this week with Onesius. Ronald & Angeline See more..
   
4. 4.5 Skow Village (38 reviews)
   - Indonesia - Papua New Guinea
   Points of Interest & Landmarks
   
   
   Skow is the border post between Indonesia dan PNG. In Indonesia area where nice and well maintained, don’t forget to take pictures near the monuments, with light house as background. The army who guarding the border are very friendly. We don't need special permit to cross the border. See more..
   
5. 4.5 Harlem Beach (36 reviews)
   - ,..natural beach with white sand and fresh water lagoon
   Beaches
   
   
   Not quite far from Sentani City, 1,5 hours by car and around 40 minute with a boat you can found a natural beach, white sand and blue-green crystal-clear water. Amazingly,..you also can jump to "flush" your "salty body" at freshwater lagoon, that just 50 metre from the beach. See more..
   
6. 4.0 MacArthur Monument (34 reviews)
   - Hills with a great view of Danau Sentani
   Monuments & Statues
   
   
   This is an historic site on Gunung Ifar, which has a spectacular view of Sentani Lake & Sentani Airport. At the top the view is stunning. looking down over Lake Sentani is breathtaking. The monument itself, just like any other monument which tells you the history about Dutch in Indonesia. If i had a chance to visit Jayapura next time, this place will be my most visited place then. See more..
   
7. 4.5 Cenderawasih Bay National Park (31 reviews)
   - Whale sharks
   National Parks • Parks
   
   
   After more than 2 hours trip by car from Nabire finally we arrived at the Tanjung Kwatisore where we changed to boat to find the whale sharks. After 10 minutes we stop at the first bagan and the fisherman said there was only one whale shark there and suggested us to go to the other bagan where more whale sharks could be find. It was true, at the 2nd bagan we met 3 whale sharks and swam there for about an hour. We pay Rp 300000,- to the fisherman as the compensation for them to feed the whale sharks with shrimps to keep the whale sharks stay around the bagan. It was really amazing to swim very close with those whale sharks. Although it is safe enough but please to keep be careful and don't touch them. See more..
   
8. 4.0 Sota Park (31 reviews)
   - Giant Anthill
   Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks
   
   
   Perbatasan Indonesia dan Papua New Guinea. See more..
   
9. 4.0 Bosnik Beach (23 reviews)
   - Amazing panorama, and very Close to the city centre
   Beaches
   
   
   Well. I just lying down waiting for the sunset, while drink fresh coconut water. Really beautiful and crystal clear water. Beautiful beach as well... See more..
   
10. 4.0 Binsari Cave (21 reviews)
    - Historic Place to Visit
    Caverns & Caves
    
    
    This cave is the largest natural cave. This cave is very huge that no wonder used by thousands of Japanese army in pacific war during world war-2. There is a story that this cave have a connection to the beach in south of Biak islands. Finally you could feels how thousands of people died during this war in Biak Islands. See more..
    
11. 4.0 Jayapura Mall (21 reviews)
    - Great selection of stores!
    Saturday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Shopping Malls
    
    
    Mal Jayapura is a shopping center that is located in the heart of Jayapura at Jalan Sam Ratulangi APO, Bhayangkara, North Jayapura, Jayapura, Papua, Indonesia. Mal Jayapura concept Mall Lease (Lease), consisting of 5 floors and 1 Mezzanine with the concept of "4 in 1 Destination Shopping". Mal Jayapura location is close to the Jayapura police station of Papua, Cendrawasih Sports Hall and not far from the Swiss Belhotel Papua. Mal Jayapura equipped with travelator and lift to allow visitors to get around in each floor. See more..
    
12. 4.0 Wari Beach (17 reviews)
    - Beach facing Pacific ocean
    Beaches
    
    
    Wide and beautiful sandy beach in the north side of Biak island. Take about one hour by car from Biak town. See more..
    
13. 4.0 Wafsarak Waterfall (16 reviews)
    - Waterfall for Cliff jump Challange
    Waterfalls
    
    
    when we're visited this beautiful waterfall, very quiet, no other visitor. its on long weekend also. I'm wondering why other reviewer stated very crowded. located near from main road with only 3 minutes walk, very easy to reach. with deep pool under the waterfall, its a perfect spot to do cliff jump. its about 9-10 meters height. among my group, i'm the only one who dare to do this jump, after guided by local boy. don't forget to give tips to them. if you're not daring to jump, you can swimming around. the water is not too cold also See more..
    
14. 4.5 Love Lake (15 reviews)
    - Lovely Lake
    Spent 2-3 hours Bodies of Water
    
    
    It is a long journey to get here, but it all paid once you arrive it is a lovely lake, lovely view, and yet very romantic place to visit with your partner See more..
    
15. 4.0 Saltwater Well, Wamena (12 reviews)
    - BALIEM VALLEY FESTIVAL
    Nature & Wildlife Areas
    
    
    The Baliem Valley Festival in Papua will be held in village of Dani. During this festival of baliem valley i also recommend you to do a little trek in baliem valley, Local agency already provided in the special schedule trips on August 2015. See more..
    
16. 4.0 Mummy of Akima (12 reviews)
    - Mumi suku Dani
    Historic Sites
    
    
    Mumi suku Dani I visited this museum on December 2017. See the AGAT MOMETE MABEL Me of seven mummies that has been hundreds year's ago,the museum is located inside the village of Dani's tribe however The entrance fee Super expensive amounting Dr 1,5 million for Two person's. Once you paid for this You can take Picture with the mummies at it is included in the package ,there are other Attractions suchas tradition ritual and Story of Dani's So, it was very lateresty and eventagh the fee is expensive but very interesting experience from that See more..
    
17. 4.5 Lake Habbema (11 reviews)
    - Lake Habema
    Bodies of Water
    
    
    Breathtaking view Remote Place with 4/4 only /Bad road Need local guide it is a top Spot when you are in baliem valley to see other landscape See more..
    
18. 4.5 Giant Ant Nest (11 reviews)
    - What a nature wonder
    Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
    This marvellous giant ant nest is a not everyday views for a city-boy like me. You will find this humongous ant colony just around 15 minutes drive outside Merauke. See more..
    
19. 4.0 Pasar Nayak - Market (10 reviews)
    - Fresh ripped oranges and big fat shrimps give me mouthgasm.
    Flea & Street Markets
    
    
    The fresh ripped oranges and the big fat shrimps were my favorite. My dad was posted for his job in Wamena for 2 years, so I came to visit him during school breaks and we always came to Pasar Nayak to bought fresh vegetables, fruits, and shrimps. I love the oranges and the shrimps. I could sit around watching tv while eating oranges all day long. I ate shrimps for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Don't hesitate to bargain, but some of the sellers refuse to lower the price, they sometimes rudely turn their face away :) Watch your valuables like camera, wallet, jewelry; there were a few naughty young pickpockets in the market. See more..
    
20. 4.5 Sinatma Suspension Bridge (10 reviews)
    - A little freaky with the wind blowing!
    Bridges
    
    
    I just walked in the middle and held tight to the sides. Afterwards, of course, I was told about the tourist who died last year. See more..
    
21. 4.0 Contilola Cave (9 reviews)
    - Contilola Cave in Baliem Valley - Wagawaga village Papua . take sometime to visit those cave before return to hotel
    Caverns & Caves
    
    
    I have some photos if anyone to view. take some minute to visit and view the great cave including the cave of Wosilimo village See more..
    
22. 4.5 Bukit Teletubbies Kabupaten Jayapura (8 reviews)
    - Bukit Teletubbies Jayapura
    Nature & Wildlife Areas
    
    
    One of the best place to catch sunset in Jayapura. Beautiful landscapes and not so far from the Jayapura city. Recommended place to enjoy your day. Also a place to take your selfie. See more..
    
23. 4.0 Wasur National Park (7 reviews)
    - The Macrotermes Kingdom - Kerajaan Rayap
    National Parks • Nature & Wildlife Areas
    
    
    It needs around two hours from the Mopah Airport to this place. You will see many long tress (called Bus Trees) and find the incredible musamus. See more..
    
24. 4.0 Karmon Waterfall (7 reviews)
    - Waterfall to chill the day
    Waterfalls
    
    
    located not far from Wafsarak Waterfall, and also pretty close from main road. this Karmon waterfall is just perfect to chill out during the hotday. with water debit is average, and pool not too deep. very quiet with not many other visitor, in fact that we're the only group visitor that time. See more..
    
25. 4.5 Museum Loka Budaya (7 reviews)
    - Beautiful Collection & The Only Proper Museum in Jayapura
    Spent 1-2 hours History Museums
    
    
    We went here on weekdays to see the fascinating range of Papuan artefacts (that most of them was selected by Michael Rockefeller and his team in the 1950s). However, I recommend you to have the local guide if you want to have deeper information about its collection. After all, I really suggest you to go here since it’s the only proper museum around Jayapura. See more..
    
26. 4.0 Pemancingan Permata Hijau (7 reviews)
    - Place for Relax near Jayapura
    Bodies of Water
    
    
    Our sites are offering landscape Papua recreation, fishing, out bond and etc. See more..
    
27. 4.5 Carstensz Pyramid (6 reviews)
    - Expedition to Climb Carstensz Pyramid 4884m
    Mountains • Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
    The highest summit of Mount Carstensz. See more..
    
28. 4.5 Samares Lake (6 reviews)
    - Wospersondi Blue Lake, Samares, East Biak
    Spent 1-2 hours Bodies of Water
    
    
    after a year, finally i get back here again with proper gear to record video and take a picture. the road to getting there is better than las year. there a concrete stair to reach the lake easier. still one of the best place to visit. See more..
    
29. 4.0 Tugu 0 Kilometer Merauke Sabang (5 reviews)
    - The corner of Indonesia
    Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues
    
    
    This place is quite far from the city. However, you should visit this place when you are in merauke. Because taking picture here means you have visited the easternmost part of indonesia. See more..
    
30. 4.0 Raja 3 (5 reviews)
    - Beautifull place
    Islands
    
    
    Very beautiful place. It has been managed quite well. It seems that there aren't many people who know this place. If you already know, surely all will arrive and will not miss the time to visit here. highly recommended. beautiful scenery like a real painting. See more..
    
31. 4.0 Wundi Island (5 reviews)
    - divers entry gate to diving spot Wundi Cave
    Islands
    
    
    the main attraction is not the island itself, but the underwater diving spot called wundi cave. it's famous diving destination in biak. definitely diving and snorkeling activity would be recommended in this area. wundi island itself still part padaido islands which more popular with beautiful sandy beach. See more..
    
32. 4.0 Dok 2 Beach (5 reviews)
    - Hong Kong Di Timur Indonesia
    Beaches
    
    
    Nama lain pantai ini adalah pantai kursi panjang (kupang) karena ada deretan kursi panjang dan berada tepat di depan kantor gubernur papua See more..
    
33. 4.5 Batu Picah Beach (4 reviews)
    - Pantai Eksotis Tempat Berfoto dengan Hempasan Ombak Samudra Pasifik
    Beaches
    
    
    Pantai Batu Pica terletak di Biak Utara, sekitar 1 jam perjalanan dari Biak Kota. Pantai ini bukanlah pantai yang bisa ditempati untuk berenang, karena medannya yang berupa batu karang. Bentuknya yang eksotis yang menjadikan Pantai ini menarik, apalagi dengan hempasan ombak Samudera Pasifik yang sewaktu-waktu menabrak bebatuan karang dan menciptakan hempasan air setinggi 5 meter ke udara, sungguh sangat ciamik untuk dijadikan latar berfoto ria. Jika anda berkesempatan mengunjungi Biak, Pantai Batu Pica tentu tidak boleh dilewatkan. See more..
    
34. 4.5 Owi Island (4 reviews)
    - Remote virgin beach
    Islands
    
    
    This is a very remote beach.. use boat to reach this 45-60 minutes beach.. dont't forget to bring food and drink to enjoy your visit at this island See more..
    
35. 4.5 Pantai Holtekamp (3 reviews)
    - white sand beach
    Beaches
    
    
    we did outing at there. and very nice beach, it has white sand and have the coconut trees in beach, keep us away from the sun. See more..
    
36. 4.0 Bukit Jokowi (3 reviews)
    - Beautiful view from up above the city
    Lookouts
    
    
    Took around 45 minutes to get there, and you can enjoy a very beautiful view towards Youtefa Bay. A must visit attraction in Jayapura See more..
    
37. 4.5 Obia Traditional Village (2 reviews)
    - Vilken upplevelse!
    Neighborhoods • Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
    Här fick vi bo i trevliga hyddor som var speciellt byggt för turister. 3 dagar följde vi arbetet och prata med alla i byn. Fick vara med och se hur man gjorde en traditionell festmåltid. Dom klädde sej i sina traditionella kläder och visade ett krigsspel. Sista dagen fick vi se hur alla hjälps åt med att bygga en ny hydda. Alla i byn väldigt glada, bjuder på sej själva och nyfikna på övriga världen. En otrolig upplevelse med vänner för livet. See more..
    
38. 4.5 Hadi Supermarket & Dept Store (2 reviews)
    - Brandneues Shopping Center
    Spent 1-2 hours Department Stores
    
    
    Ein brandneues Shopping Center im.zentrum biaks ,grosser Supermarkt und andere Geschäfte sowie 3 Restaurants im Obergeschoss.KFC Fastfood ,Cafe und asiatisches Restaurant.eine Bereicherung für biak. See more..
    
39. 4.0 Sarawandori Beach (1 review)
    Spent 1-2 hours Beaches
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40. 4.0 Penjara Bung Karno di Boven Digoel (1 review)
    Spent 2-3 hours History Museums
    
    
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41. 4.0 Cina Tua Beach (1 review)
    - sayang saya datang saat mendung
    Spent 1-2 hours Beaches
    
    
    Saya kesini saat mendung sehingga tidak bisa menemukan laut biru dan kebetulan pula karena hujan ombaknya tinggi. Mungkin jika cuaca cerah disini kita bisa melihat matahari terbit dengan indah. See more..
    
42. 4.0 GKI H.J. Agter (1 review)
    Religious Sites
    
    
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43. 4.0 Masriv Korido Waterfall (1 review)
    - Indah dan nyaman untuk berenang
    Waterfalls
    
    
    Air terjun ini berada di daerah Korido (Supiori Selatan) tidak jauh dari pelabuhan Korido. Air terjunnya tidak terlalu terjal sehingga kita bisa naik hingga ke atas.
    
    Air nya dingin, bersih dan sejuk cocok untuk berenang disekitar nya. Tempat parkir nya cukup untuk beberapa mobil dan jarak dari parkir ke sungainya sangat dekat See more..
    
44. 4.0 Lampu Satu Beach (1 review)
    Spent 1-2 hours Beaches
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45. 4.0 Anggopi Beach (1 review)
    Beaches
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46. 4.0 Indonesia - Papua Nugini Border (1 review)
    - Travelling
    Points of Interest & Landmarks • Government Buildings
    
    
    Pos Lintas Batas Negara Terpadu Skouw di Distrik Muara Tami memiliki bangunan yang lumayan megah. PLBN Skouw merupakan salah satu beranda Indonesia yang berbatasan langsung dengan Papua Nugini
    Pos lintas batas yang lumayan bagus...bangunannya megah, bersih, cuacanya cukup panas, tapi memiliki pemandangan yang indah.
    WNI boleh melewati perbatasan tampa pasport. Tapi hany untuk di sekitar perbatSan saja.
    Bila ingin melangkah lebih jauh ke kota terdekat Papua Nugini, diperlukan visa/pasport bagi para pengunjung.
    Cuman sayaNg semenjak Covid perbatasan untuk wilYah Papua Nugini tidak dibuka. Dari pemerintah PNG melarang WNI untuk masuk kewilayah mereka. See more..
    
47. 4.0 Kali Biru (1 review)
    - aksesnya lebih mudah dibanding telaga biru samares
    Spent < 1 hour Caverns & Caves
    berbeda dengan telaga biru samares yang agak sulit diakses, kalibiru ini mudah sekali, ada di pinggir jalan raya bosnik. memang tidak sebesar telaga biru samares namun cukuplah biru nya memanjakan mata anda. ad atiket masuk sekitar 10.000 per orang dan nanti kita akan turun tangga yang tidak terlalu banyak. See more..
    
48. 4.0 Kampung Nelayan Hamadi (1 review)
    Neighborhoods
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49. 4.0 Anggaduber Beach (1 review)
    - Pemandangan indah pantai berkarang
    Beaches
    
    
    Pantai yang terletak di Biak Timur, cukup bagus, pasir nya hampir tidak ada karena kebanyakan bibir pantainya berkarang. Beberapa teman saya loncat dari ujung pantai lalu berenang ke tempat yang dangkal. Saat saya berkunjung ombak nya tidak terlalu kencang. Sinyal ponsel disini juga kuat karena kebetulan ada BTS yang sangat dekat dari pantai See more..
    
50. 4.0 Dispela Monument (1 review)
    Monuments & Statues
    
    
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