Sorong district, Southwest Papua, Indonesia

Places to visit near Aimas

Aimas is a town in Sorong district, Southwest Papua, Indonesia. Within 50 km by road there are 119 places to visit — 110 rivers, islands & mangroves, 5 beaches & coast, 1 hill stations & viewpoints and 1 waterfalls. The must-see places are Sorong Harbour (14 km), Yef Soop (21 km) and Tanjung Kasuari (24 km).

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Aimas at a glance

Location
Sorong district, Southwest Papua, Indonesia
Coordinates
0.9570° S, 131.3354° E
Places within 50 km
119 (4 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast
Nearest city
Amed, 2403 km

Top places to visit near Aimas

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Aimas: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Aimas

209 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Aimas. The closest is Yef Esumber (9 km); the best-known is Yef Soop (21 km). Best time: september to february.

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Beaches & coast near Aimas

20 beaches & coast within 100 km of Aimas. The closest is Tembok Berlin Beach (17 km); the best-known is Tanjung Kasuari (24 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Aimas

2 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Aimas. The closest is Sorong Harbour (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Aimas

2 waterfalls within 100 km of Aimas. The closest is Niagara Water Falls (1 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Aimas

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 56 km on the road.

  1. Start in Aimas
  2. 1 km Niagara Water Falls · waterfall, Sorong
  3. 9 km Yef Esumber · river spot, Sorong
  4. 12 km Yef Soop · river spot, Sorong
  5. 10 km Tanjung Kasuari · beach, Sorong
  6. 10 km Sorong Harbour · viewpoint, Sorong
  7. 14 km Back to Aimas

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How to reach Aimas

All places near Aimas by distance

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Aimas by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Rivers, islands & mangroves110209Yef Esumber (9 km)
Beaches & coast520Tembok Berlin Beach (17 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints12Sorong Harbour (14 km)
Waterfalls12Niagara Water Falls (1 km)
Other attractions11Klawalu Mangrove Park (7 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens11Yef Merfandu (10 km)

Aimas: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Aimas?

Sorong Harbour (viewpoint, about 14 km), Yef Soop (river spot, about 21 km), Niagara Water Falls (waterfall, about 1 km), Tanjung Kasuari (beach, about 24 km), Klawalu Mangrove Park (attraction, about 7 km), Yef Esumber (river spot, about 9 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Aimas?

119 places on Spotwander: 110 rivers, islands & mangroves, 5 beaches & coast, 1 viewpoint, 1 waterfall, 1 attraction.

Which is the nearest river spot to Aimas?

Yef Esumber, about 9 km by road; Yef Sisimkuni Besar (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Aimas?

Tembok Berlin Beach, about 17 km by road; Sorong Cape (23 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Aimas?

Sorong Harbour, about 14 km by road; Mount Wagom (79 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Aimas?

Start in Aimas, visit Niagara Water Falls, then Yef Esumber, then Yef Soop, then Tanjung Kasuari, then Sorong Harbour, and drive back — about 56 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Aimas?

September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast.

How far is Aimas from Amed?

About 2403 km by road (1922 km in a straight line).

Towns near Aimas

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