Sorong district, Southwest Papua, Indonesia

Places to visit near Doom

Doom is a town in Sorong district, Southwest Papua, Indonesia. Within 50 km by road there are 127 places to visit — 113 rivers, islands & mangroves, 10 beaches & coast, 1 hill stations & viewpoints and 1 waterfalls. The must-see places are Sorong Harbour (5 km), Yef Soop (5 km) and Tanjung Kasuari (9 km).

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Doom at a glance

Location
Sorong district, Southwest Papua, Indonesia
Coordinates
0.8872° S, 131.2364° E
Places within 50 km
127 (4 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast
Nearest city
Amed, 2394 km

Top places to visit near Doom

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Doom: 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 Doom

220 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Doom. The closest is Yef Dum (1 km); the best-known is Yef Soop (5 km). Best time: september to february.

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Beaches & coast near Doom

21 beaches & coast within 100 km of Doom. The closest is Tembok Berlin Beach (2 km); the best-known is Tanjung Kasuari (9 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Doom

3 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Doom. The closest is Sorong Harbour (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Doom

3 waterfalls within 100 km of Doom. The closest is Niagara Water Falls (16 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Doom

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 30 km on the road.

  1. Start in Doom
  2. 1 km Yef Dofior · river spot, Sorong
  3. 4 km Sorong Harbour · viewpoint, Sorong
  4. 10 km Tanjung Kasuari · beach, Sorong
  5. 10 km Yef Soop · river spot, Sorong
  6. 5 km Yef Dum · river spot, Sorong
  7. 0 km Back to Doom

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How to reach Doom

All places near Doom by distance

15–50 km — half-day trips

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Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Doom by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Rivers, islands & mangroves113220Yef Dum (1 km)
Beaches & coast1021Tembok Berlin Beach (2 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints13Sorong Harbour (5 km)
Waterfalls13Niagara Water Falls (16 km)
Other attractions12Klawalu Mangrove Park (11 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens11Yef Merfandu (8 km)
Mosques & dargahs01Masjid Hidayatullah Saonek (86 km)

Doom: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Doom?

Sorong Harbour (viewpoint, about 5 km), Yef Soop (river spot, about 5 km), Tanjung Kasuari (beach, about 9 km), Yef Dum (river spot, about 1 km), Yef Dofior (river spot, about 1 km), Tembok Berlin Beach (beach, about 2 km).

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

127 places on Spotwander: 113 rivers, islands & mangroves, 10 beaches & coast, 1 viewpoint, 1 waterfall, 1 attraction.

Which is the nearest river spot to Doom?

Yef Dum, about 1 km by road; Yef Dofior (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Doom?

Tembok Berlin Beach, about 2 km by road; Sorong Cape (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Doom?

Sorong Harbour, about 5 km by road; Mount Wagom (66 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Doom?

Start in Doom, visit Yef Dofior, then Sorong Harbour, then Tanjung Kasuari, then Yef Soop, then Yef Dum, and drive back — about 30 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Doom?

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

How far is Doom from Amed?

About 2394 km by road (1916 km in a straight line).

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