Things to Do

Things to Do in Papua

There are 40 attractions in Papua. Raja Ampat Islands, archipelago of coral-rich islands and dive sites, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
Raja Ampat Islands
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Raja Ampat Islands
Archipelago of coral-rich islands and dive sites
Islands
New Guinea
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New Guinea
Pacific island split between Indonesia and Papua New Guinea
Island
Puncak Jaya
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Puncak Jaya
Highest island peak in Oceania, glaciated summit
Mountain
Yos Sudarso Island
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Yos Sudarso Island
Large Indonesian island with coastal villages and forests
Island
Biak
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Biak
Papua island with World War II sites and reefs
Island
Pulau Sorenarwa
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Pulau Sorenarwa
Small island in Papua province, Indonesia
Island
Waigeo
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Waigeo
Large Indonesian island in Raja Ampat biodiversity hotspot
Island
Misool
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Misool
Raja Ampat island renowned for vibrant coral reefs
Island
Salawati
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Salawati
Tropical Indonesian island part of the Raja Ampat region
Island
Batanta
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Batanta
Raja Ampat island with rich marine biodiversity
Island
Puncak Mandala
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Puncak Mandala
High remote Papuan mountain, among Indonesia's highest peaks
Mountain
Sudirman Range
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Sudirman Range
High mountain range in Indonesian Papua with glaciers
Mountains
Pulau Jaba
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Pulau Jaba
Small Indonesian island off West Papua's northern coast
Island
Biak Archipelago
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Biak Archipelago
Island group in Papua with World War II history
Islands
Maoke Mountains
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Maoke Mountains
High tropical mountain range including Indonesia's glacier peaks
Mountains
Numfor
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Numfor
Tropical New Guinea island with WWII historical sites
Island
Supiori Island
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Supiori Island
Indonesian island in Papua with reefs and villages
Island
Arfak Mountains
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Arfak Mountains
Mountain range in West Papua with high biodiversity
Mountains
Jayawijaya Mountains
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Jayawijaya Mountains
Papua mountain range containing Puncak Jaya, highest island peak
Mountains
Wasur National Park
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Wasur National Park
Papuan lowland national park of wetlands and savannas
Park
Baliem Valley
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Baliem Valley
Highland valley in Papua, home to Dani people
Valley
Foja Mountains
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Foja Mountains
Remote Papuan mountain range with high biodiversity
Mountains
Komoran Island
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Komoran Island
Small Indonesian island in South Papua
Island
Star Mountains
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Star Mountains
Remote mountain range in Papua with rugged peaks
Mountains
Danau Sentani
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Danau Sentani
Large lake near Jayapura noted for cultural festivals
Lake
Kofiau
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Kofiau
Coral-rich island in Raja Ampat biodiversity hotspot
Island
Teluk Cenderawasih National Park
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Teluk Cenderawasih National Park
Indonesia's large marine park with coral reefs
Park
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Ayu Islands
Remote Indonesian islands known for coral reefs and diving
Islands
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Gag Island
Remote Indonesian island with historic nickel mines
Island
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Mios Num
Small island in Papua province
Island
Cyclops Mountains
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Cyclops Mountains
Coastal mountain range in Papua with tropical rainforest
Mountains
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Mapia Atoll
Small Indonesian atoll with coral reef and lagoon
Islands
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Pulau Ayu
Small remote island in the Ayu Islands group
Island
Doom Island
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Doom Island
Indonesian island forming part of Kaimana's urban area
Island
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Sentani
Town near Jayapura, adjacent to Sentani Lake
Temple
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Adi Island
Indonesian island in West Papua province
Island
Amsterdam Island, Southwest Papua
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Amsterdam Island, Southwest Papua
Remote Indonesian island in Southwest Papua
Island
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Asia Islands
Remote island group in Southwest Papua
Islands
Lorentz National Park
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Lorentz National Park
Vast Indonesian park covering glaciers, mountains, and lowlands
Nature Reserve
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Pulau Yapen
Indonesian island in Cenderawasih Bay, biodiverse forests
Island