Overview
Merauke is the most eastern city of Indonesia and the capital of South Papua province. It serves as the primary gateway to Wasur National Park, home to the famous Musamus ant nests—massive termite mounds that are a natural masterpiece.
Day Trips · Nature · Transit Hub
Before you go
Connectivity
Telephone area code is 0971. Expect limited mobile data and WiFi availability outside hotels.
Money
Hotels range from Rp387,696 (Careinn) to Rp689,180 (Swiss-Belhotel). Local food featuring deer meat is widely available.
Transport
Mopah Airport offers daily flights to/from Jakarta with connections via Lion Air, Garuda Indonesia, and Batik Air.