Yapen Islands Regency district, Papua, Indonesia

Places to visit near Ansus

Ansus is a town in Yapen Islands Regency district, Papua, Indonesia. Within 50 km by road there are 51 places to visit — 42 rivers, islands & mangroves, 0 churches, 3 beaches & coast and 6 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Pulau Yapen (48 km) and Mios Num (90 km).

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Ansus at a glance

Location
Yapen Islands Regency district, Papua, Indonesia
Coordinates
1.7256° S, 135.8115° E
Places within 50 km
51 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches
Nearest city
Amed, 2938 km

Top places to visit near Ansus

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

More places near Ansus

  • Saori · viewpoint · Yapen Islands Regency · ~18 km
  • Nu Mani Kecil · river spot · Papua · ~20 km
  • Kornu · river spot · Papua · ~20 km
  • Kuran · river spot · Papua · ~21 km
  • Koruati · river spot · Papua · ~22 km
  • Bawei · river spot · Papua · ~23 km
  • Kananu · viewpoint · Yapen Islands Regency · ~26 km
  • Pulau Yapen · river spot · Yapen Islands Regency · ~48 km · Must-see
  • Aibai · river spot · Papua · ~29 km
  • Yaimaria Bay · beach · Papua · ~30 km
  • Pulau Tomai · river spot · Yapen Islands Regency · ~6 km
  • Nuwowa · river spot · Papua · ~6 km

Things to see near Ansus, by type

Rivers, islands & mangroves near Ansus

94 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Ansus. The closest is Keiari (3 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Keiari · river spot · Yapen Islands Regency · ~3 km
  • Nu Kandari · river spot · Papua · ~5 km
  • Mundaung · river spot · Yapen Islands Regency · ~5 km
  • Baiwawa · river spot · Papua · ~6 km
  • Kondireng · river spot · Papua · ~7 km
  • Kawayuni · river spot · Yapen Islands Regency · ~8 km

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Churches near Ansus

54 churches within 100 km of Ansus. The closest is GBI Bethesda Mariadei (59 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Ansus

29 beaches & coast within 100 km of Ansus. The closest is Pantai Asaibori (8 km); the best-known is Yaimaria Bay (30 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ansus

13 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ansus. The closest is Mantoi (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Mantoi · viewpoint · Yapen Islands Regency · ~7 km
  • Karandani · viewpoint · Yapen Islands Regency · ~13 km
  • Parida · viewpoint · Yapen Islands Regency · ~17 km
  • Saori · viewpoint · Yapen Islands Regency · ~18 km
  • Kananu · viewpoint · Yapen Islands Regency · ~26 km
  • Marai · viewpoint · Yapen Islands Regency · ~39 km

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Mosques & dargahs near Ansus

10 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Ansus. The closest is Masjid Nurul Huda (62 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Ansus

8 parks within 100 km of Ansus. The closest is Lapangan Trikora Serui (64 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Ansus

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 20 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ansus
  2. 3 km Keiari · river spot, Yapen Islands Regency
  3. 2 km Nu Kandari · river spot, Papua
  4. 1 km Mundaung · river spot, Yapen Islands Regency
  5. 6 km Baiwawa · river spot, Papua
  6. 1 km Kondireng · river spot, Papua
  7. 7 km Back to Ansus

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From travellers near Ansus

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How to reach Ansus

All places near Ansus by distance

Within 15 km of Ansus

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Ansus by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Rivers, islands & mangroves4294Keiari (3 km)
Churches054GBI Bethesda Mariadei (59 km)
Beaches & coast329Pantai Asaibori (8 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints613Mantoi (7 km)
Mosques & dargahs010Masjid Nurul Huda (62 km)
Other attractions010Waves Escape Sign (63 km)
Parks08Lapangan Trikora Serui (64 km)
Forts & heritage03Tugu Serui (64 km)
Museums02Dewan Adat Byak (85 km)
Temples02Pura Jagatnatha Wirabhakti (84 km)
Caves01Goa Jepang, Japanese Cave (86 km)
Buddhist sites01Vihara Buddha Dharma Biak (87 km)

Ansus: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Ansus?

Keiari (river spot, about 3 km), Nu Kandari (river spot, about 5 km), Mundaung (river spot, about 5 km), Baiwawa (river spot, about 6 km), Kondireng (river spot, about 7 km), Mantoi (viewpoint, about 7 km).

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

51 places on Spotwander: 42 rivers, islands & mangroves, 3 beaches & coast, 6 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest river spot to Ansus?

Keiari, about 3 km by road; Nu Kandari (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Ansus?

GBI Bethesda Mariadei, about 59 km by road; GKI Sion Mantembu (62 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Ansus?

Pantai Asaibori, about 8 km by road; Yaimaria Bay (30 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Ansus?

Start in Ansus, visit Keiari, then Nu Kandari, then Mundaung, then Baiwawa, then Kondireng, and drive back — about 20 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Ansus?

September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

How far is Ansus from Amed?

About 2938 km by road (2351 km in a straight line).

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