Kupang district, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

Places to visit near Babau

Babau is a town in Kupang district, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. Within 50 km by road there are 58 places to visit — 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 38 churches, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 1 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Gereja Santa Maria Assumpta, Kota Baru (24 km), Gereja Santo Fransiskus Dari Assisi, Kolhua (25 km) and Gereja Santo Mathias Rasul, Tofa (26 km).

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Babau at a glance

Location
Kupang district, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Coordinates
10.1054° S, 123.7863° E
Places within 50 km
58 (8 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches
Nearest city
Amed, 1143 km

Top places to visit near Babau

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Babau: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Babau

111 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Babau. The closest is Sulamu (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Babau

44 churches within 100 km of Babau. The closest is GBI Kristus Batu Penjuru (1 km); the best-known is Gereja Santa Maria Fatima, Taklale (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Babau

11 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Babau. The closest is Danau Apren (1 km); the best-known is Cekdam Tiga (1 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Babau

3 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Babau. The closest is Pulau Menipo (46 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Pulau Menipo · river spot · East Nusa Tenggara · ~46 km · Must-see
  • Semau Island · river spot · East Nusa Tenggara · ~55 km · Must-see
  • Nusa Manupui · river spot · East Nusa Tenggara · ~84 km

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Waterfalls near Babau

3 waterfalls within 100 km of Babau. The closest is Waterfall OENESU (28 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Mosques & dargahs near Babau

2 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Babau. The closest is Mesjid Nurul Jadid (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Babau

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

  1. Start in Babau
  2. 2 km Gereja Santa Maria Fatima, Taklale · church, Kupang
  3. 27 km Gereja Santo Fransiskus Dari Assisi, Kolhua · church, Kupang
  4. 4 km Gereja Santo Mathias Rasul, Tofa · church, Kupang
  5. 3 km Gereja Santa Maria Assumpta, Kota Baru · church, Kupang
  6. 23 km Cekdam Tiga · lake, Kupang
  7. 1 km Back to Babau

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Within 15 km of Babau

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Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Babau by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Hill stations & viewpoints2111Sulamu (19 km)
Churches3844GBI Kristus Batu Penjuru (1 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs711Danau Apren (1 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves13Pulau Menipo (46 km)
Waterfalls23Waterfall OENESU (28 km)
Mosques & dargahs22Mesjid Nurul Jadid (1 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens12Tambak 4 (8 km)
Museums11Museum Daerah Nusa Tenggara Timur (24 km)
Beaches & coast11Oetune Beach (1 km)
Parks11Pacuan Kuda (2 km)
Forts & heritage11Australian Infantry Memorial (3 km)
Temples11Tambak Garam Mandiri (7 km)

Babau: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Babau?

Cekdam Tiga (lake, about 1 km), Gereja Santa Maria Fatima, Taklale (church, about 2 km), Gereja Santa Maria Assumpta, Kota Baru (church, about 24 km), Gereja Santo Fransiskus Dari Assisi, Kolhua (church, about 25 km), Gereja Santo Mathias Rasul, Tofa (church, about 26 km), Gereja Santo Yoseph, Naikoten (church, about 28 km).

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

58 places on Spotwander: 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 38 churches, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 river spot, 2 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Babau?

Sulamu, about 19 km by road; Rotimanis (24 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Babau?

GBI Kristus Batu Penjuru, about 1 km by road; GMIT Jemaat Lahairoi Merdeka (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Babau?

Danau Apren, about 1 km by road; Cekdam Tiga (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Babau?

Start in Babau, visit Gereja Santa Maria Fatima, Taklale, then Gereja Santo Fransiskus Dari Assisi, Kolhua, then Gereja Santo Mathias Rasul, Tofa, then Gereja Santa Maria Assumpta, Kota Baru, then Cekdam Tiga, and drive back — about 60 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Babau?

October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches.

How far is Babau from Amed?

About 1143 km by road (914 km in a straight line).

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