Nongsa Travel Guide

Situated on the northern coast of the island of Batam in Indonesia, Nongsa is a pretty beach resort and town full of charm and surrounded by intense natural beauty.

Worth It?: Only if you are exploring Palau Batam and plan to take a boat trip to explore the river or neighboring islands.
What to Do: take a boat trip on the river, dine on fresh seafood, play a round or two of golf.
Best Time to Go: during the dry season from May to October.
How Long?: A day or less is enough time to chill out on the beach in Nongsa.

Batam is well known for its beautiful beaches and aquamarine water, and beach bunnies will have an impressive 19kms of coastline to explore in search of the perfect spot to get a little toasty. Nongsa's beaches are rather tranquil, making this the perfect place to chill out for a while.

However, Nongsa can be rather quiet, especially in the evening. Those in search of entertainment can always take a short bus ride north to the town of Nagoya for a spot of shopping before heading back to the beach in time to swim and watch the sun slowly sink beneath the horizon.

Travel to Nongsa - Getting There

Nongsa is just a 15-minute drive from the international facility known as Hnag Nadim Airport, which is located near the center of Palau Batam. It is possible to catch a bus or taxi from the airport straight into Nonga. There are also ferries to the harbor near Nongsa from a whole host of islands such as Penyengat Island and Lingga Island.

Nongsa Things to Do

Nongsa Attractions

Nongsa River

take a boat trip up the river to spot wildlife such as birds and monkeys chattering among the trees.

Side trips from Nongsa

Barelang bridges: wander across these picturesque wooden bridges to discover a restored Vietnamese refugee camp.