Skip to content
Voykit
Draft data. Times, fares and step counts are desk estimates awaiting field checks. How we verify
Source checked
A source and a date are on record: we read it from an official or published page. Not yet confirmed on the ground.
Field checked
Someone checked it on the ground, with the date shown.
Plan calculated
Worked out by Voykit from its own data (times, distances, budgets). A calculation, not a measurement.

Unknown times stay unknown. How we verify

Back to Merauke

In the print dialog pick “Save as PDF” to keep it on your phone. A5 makes a pocket booklet; A4 suits a desk printer.

Voykit pocket guide · Indonesia

Merauke

Spend 2 days in Merauke: one day for town sights, a half‑day for Wasur National Park, then depart.

Merauke is the easternmost city of Indonesia and gateway to Wasur National Park. Its attractions are spread over the town and nearby coast, so a short stay covers the highlights.

UbudAmbarawaAmbonAmedAmlapuraAmpanaAmuntaiAnyerApo KayanAsmatAtambuaBajawaBalikpapanBanda AcehMerauke1,000 kmdots: other places in this guide
Sketch, not to navigate by: shapes follow this guide’s areas and places, not official boundaries. North is up.
Country
Indonesia
Best months
May–October (dry season, cooler)
Avoid
December–February (rainy, hotter)
Stay
1–2 nights

Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.

Essentials

Currency
IDR
Money
Rupiah (Rp) in small notes for warungs, parking, offerings and drivers; large cards are common in tourist restaurants but not everywhere.
Daily spend
Budget Rp80,000–120,000 excl. bed · Mid Rp150,000–250,000 excl. bed · High Rp300,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
SIM and data
Telkomsel, XL and Indosat sell tourist SIMs at airports; foreign phones must be IMEI-registered if staying over 90 days — check.
Emergency
Police 110 · Ambulance / Fire 118/119 · General 112
Plugs
Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · European round pins.
Tipping
Warung: Nothing.; Restaurants: Often 10% service + tax on the bill; nothing more needed.; Drivers and guides: Rp50,000–100,000 a day.; Spa: Rp20,000–50,000.
Water
Not drinkable from the tap; refill stations common in Bali.
Toilets
Western in hotels and cafés; squat toilets with a water scoop elsewhere; paper in the bin.

Get in

By air

MKQ · Mopah Airport
Multiple daily flights from Jakarta (Garuda, Lion Air, Batik Air); some stop in Jayapura or Makassar.
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Language, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card

Get around

Use Gojek ride‑hailing for motorbike or car rides; renting a vehicle is cheapest for trips to beaches and the park.

See and do

Known for

  • Wasur National Park
  • Lampu Satu Beach
  • Libra Monument
  • Payum Beach

Day trips

WhereHowTime
Wasur National ParkRent a car or motorbike; 1‑1.5 h drive east of town≈2 h round‑trip
Lampu Satu BeachMotorbike ride north, 15 min≈30 min total

Sleep

Careinn Hotel Merauke
From Rp387,696; pool, free Wi‑Fi, breakfast.
Swiss‑Belhotel Merauke
From Rp689,180; free Wi‑Fi, pool, airport shuttle (fee).

Language

Indonesian is easy to start: Latin script, no tones, simple grammar. Nearly everyone speaks it alongside a regional language (Javanese, Sundanese, Balinese and hundreds more). English is common in Bali tourism.

  • 'Terima kasih' (thank you), 'berapa?' (how much?), 'tidak pedas' (not spicy).
  • WhatsApp for every business.

Etiquette, safety and scams

Etiquette

  • Greeting: Light handshake then hand to chest; smile; avoid: Firm grips
  • Left hand: Give and receive with the right; avoid: Passing anything with the left
  • Temples: Sarong and sash; step around offerings; avoid: Standing higher than priests
  • Keeping calm: Patience; indirect requests; avoid: Anger in public
  • Pointing: Thumb; avoid: Index finger

Scams and watch-outs

  • Public transport is limited; plan rides via Gojek or rental.
  • Cross‑border trips to PNG require advance visa and private vehicle.
  • Check flight schedules; some flights stop in Jayapura.

Merauke is generally safe for tourists; stay on main roads, keep valuables secure, and heed health advice for malaria‑risk areas.

One and two days

No timed day plan for Merauke yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.

  • Wasur National Park
  • Lampu Satu Beach
  • Libra Monument
  • Payum Beach

Sources

Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.

Pocket card

Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.

Merauke

My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)

Voykit · checked 2026-09

Printed from Voykit (/merauke). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.