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Territory capital · Indonesia

Merauke

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

Not yet checkedSourcesWhat these labels mean

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.

basic guide: no trip line yet
More
3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
Map
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
IDR
Best months
May–October (dry season, cooler)
avoid December–February (rainy, hotter)
Airport
MKQ
Nights
1–2

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide for Merauke: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 6Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore…
  • Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
  • Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
  • Indonesia ↗Buy the visa on arrival or e-visa only on the official Immigration portal; lookalike sites charge extra.
  • Indonesia ↗Complete the All Indonesia digital arrival and customs form before landing; it is free.
  • Indonesia ↗Foreign visitors to Bali pay a one-off tourist levy; keep the payment proof on your phone.
  • Indonesia ↗Riding a motorbike needs a valid licence that covers motorbikes (an international permit alongside your own) and a helmet; check your insurance covers it.

Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide

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What is in this basic guide8 covered · 4 not yet ▾

Not in this guide yet

  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Merauke110 ▾
  • Police110
  • Ambulance / Fire118/119
  • General112

Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.

EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Merauke, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

Show all 12 answers
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Wasur National ParkLampu Satu BeachLibra MonumentPayum Beach
Airports
MKQ Mopah Airport (Multiple daily flights from Jakarta (Garuda, Lion Air, Batik Air); some stop in Jayapura or Makassar.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    33°C (91°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    33°C (91°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    33°C (91°F)

  5. May

    Best

    33°C (91°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    33°C (91°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    33°C (91°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    33°C (91°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    33°C (91°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    33°C (91°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    33°C (91°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →

Warmest Feb (33°C (91°F)), coolest Jan (24°C (75°F) low), wettest Jan (15 rain days), driest May (12). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Merauke: next 7 days

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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.

Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

32°C (90°F)

24°C (75°F)

15 rd

Feb

33°C (91°F)

24°C (75°F)

15 rd

Mar

33°C (91°F)

24°C (75°F)

14 rd

Apr

33°C (91°F)

24°C (75°F)

13 rd

May

33°C (91°F)

24°C (75°F)

12 rd

Jun

33°C (91°F)

24°C (75°F)

12 rd

Jul

33°C (91°F)

24°C (75°F)

13 rd

Aug

33°C (91°F)

24°C (75°F)

14 rd

Sep

33°C (91°F)

24°C (75°F)

15 rd

Oct

33°C (91°F)

24°C (75°F)

15 rd

Nov

33°C (91°F)

24°C (75°F)

15 rd

Dec

32°C (90°F)

24°C (75°F)

15 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

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

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Wasur National Park

go

Door to door: ≈2 h round‑trip

Rent a car or motorbike; 1‑1.5 h drive east of town

Birdwatching and wetlands; entry fee check.

Lampu Satu Beach

go

Door to door: ≈30 min total

Motorbike ride north, 15 min

Coastal sand and sunrise view.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Careinn Hotel Merauke

From Rp387,696; pool, free Wi‑Fi, breakfast.

Swiss‑Belhotel Merauke

From Rp689,180; free Wi‑Fi, pool, airport shuttle (fee).

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
Rp80,000–120,000 excl. bed
Mid
Rp150,000–250,000 excl. bed
High
Rp300,000+ excl. bed

Watch out

Safety

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

Emergency numbers

Police
110
Ambulance / Fire
118/119
General
112
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Merauke. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–October (dry season, cooler) · avoid December–February (rainy, hotter) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 2 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

Back to Indonesia

Sources

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