7 places to discover
Base G Beach (Pantai Base G) is a sandy beach located in Tanjung Ria, Jayapura Utara District, Jayapura City, Papua, Indonesia, facing the Pacific Ocean. Named after a World War II Allied base designated 'Base G,' it is known for its white sand, clear blue water, and relatively calm waves. The beach is a popular recreational area for residents and visitors, offering coastal scenery with views of nearby hills and easy access from central Jayapura.
Binsari Cave is a historic natural cave located in Binsari village, Samofa District, Biak Numfor Regency, Papua, Indonesia. It is notable as a World War II heritage site used as a shelter and defense position by Japanese forces during the Battle of Biak in 1944. The cave features natural limestone formations and preserved wartime relics, making it a significant historical and educational attraction on Biak Island.
Bosnik Beach (Pantai Bosnik) is a white-sand beach located in Bosnik village, East Biak District, Biak Numfor Regency on Biak Island, Papua, Indonesia. Facing the Pacific Ocean, it is known for its clear turquoise water, calm waves and long sandy shoreline lined with palm trees. The beach is a popular local recreation area and a historic World War II landing site, offering swimming, sightseeing and relaxed coastal scenery near Biak city.
Lake Sentani is the largest lake in Papua, located in Jayapura Regency at the foot of the Cyclops Mountains, about 30 km west of Jayapura city. Covering approximately 104 square kilometers, it contains 22 small islands and traditional stilt villages. The lake is known for its scenic mountain backdrop, freshwater ecosystem, and cultural heritage of the Sentani people. It hosts the annual Lake Sentani Cultural Festival and offers boat tours and lakeside viewpoints.
Loka Budaya Museum is a cultural museum located on the Cenderawasih University campus in Abepura, Jayapura, Papua. Established in 1973, it preserves and displays cultural heritage from across Papua, representing more than 250 ethnic groups. Its collection includes traditional bark paintings, wood carvings, stone tools, pottery, musical instruments, and traditional attire. The museum serves as an educational and research center for Papuan anthropology and culture.
The MacArthur Monument is a World War II memorial located on Ifar Gunung hill in Sentani, Jayapura Regency, Papua, Indonesia. It marks the site of General Douglas MacArthur's headquarters in 1944 during the Allied Pacific campaign. The monument offers panoramic views over Lake Sentani and the surrounding hills. It features a bronze relief and observation area and is notable for its historical association and scenic viewpoint.
Wafsarak Waterfall is a coastal waterfall located in Kampung Wafsarak, Warsa District, Biak Numfor Regency, Papua, Indonesia, on the northern coast of Biak Island. The waterfall flows directly into the sea, creating a rare meeting of freshwater and seawater. Surrounded by forested cliffs and rocky shoreline, it is notable for its scenic coastal setting, clear water, and relatively accessible location about 70 km from Biak city, making it a distinctive natural attraction in Papua.