Lombok Barat district, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

Places to visit near Gerung

Gerung is a town in Lombok Barat district, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. Within 50 km by road there are 136 places to visit — 48 temples, 31 mosques & dargahs, 15 hill stations & viewpoints and 11 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Taman Mayura (13 km), Gereja Santa Maria Immaculata (14 km) and Gitgit Waterfall (14 km).

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Gerung at a glance

Location
Lombok Barat district, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Coordinates
8.6830° S, 116.1253° E
Places within 50 km
136 (12 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for temples and mosques & dargahs
Nearest city
Nusa Penida, 80 km
Airport
I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), 132 km

Top places to visit near Gerung

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Gerung: 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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Things to see near Gerung, by type

Temples near Gerung

52 temples within 100 km of Gerung. The closest is Pura Penataran Jagaraga (6 km); the best-known is Pura Gunung Sari (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Gerung

33 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Gerung. The closest is Masjid Nurul Hidayah Embung (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Gerung

20 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Gerung. The closest is Bukit Menok (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Gerung

16 beaches & coast within 100 km of Gerung. The closest is Induk Beach (8 km); the best-known is Pantai Senggigi (28 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Gerung

10 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Gerung. The closest is Pengga Dam (13 km); the best-known is Batujai Dam (19 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Gerung

9 forts & heritage within 100 km of Gerung. The closest is Batas Lobar-Loteng (10 km); the best-known is Taman Mayura (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Gerung

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 43 km on the road.

  1. Start in Gerung
  2. 13 km Taman Mayura · heritage site, Mataram
  3. 1 km Gitgit Waterfall · waterfall, Mataram
  4. 5 km Pura Gunung Sari · temple, Lombok Barat
  5. 6 km Gereja Katolik Santo Antonius Padua · church, Mataram
  6. 4 km Gereja Santa Maria Immaculata · church, Mataram
  7. 14 km Back to Gerung

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How to reach Gerung

  • By air: I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), Denpasar — about 132 km by road
  • By road from Nusa Penida: about 80 km · directions
  • By road from Amed: about 81 km · directions
  • By road from Sanur: about 119 km · directions

All places near Gerung by distance

Within 15 km of Gerung

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Gerung by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples4852Pura Penataran Jagaraga (6 km)
Mosques & dargahs3133Masjid Nurul Hidayah Embung (5 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints1520Bukit Menok (1 km)
Beaches & coast1116Induk Beach (8 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs910Pengga Dam (13 km)
Forts & heritage79Batas Lobar-Loteng (10 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves55Gili Tangkong (16 km)
Other attractions05Karangasem General Hospital (78 km)
Churches44Gereja GKI (14 km)
Waterfalls34Air Terjun Segenter, Lebah Sempage, Narmada , Lobar (13 km)
Buddhist sites33Vihara Kong Tee (12 km)
Caves01Pura Goa Lawah (92 km)

Gerung: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Gerung?

Taman Mayura (heritage site, about 13 km), Gereja Santa Maria Immaculata (church, about 14 km), Gitgit Waterfall (waterfall, about 14 km), Gereja Katolik Santo Antonius Padua (church, about 16 km), Pura Gunung Sari (temple, about 19 km), Batujai Dam (dam, about 19 km).

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

136 places on Spotwander: 48 temples, 31 mosques & dargahs, 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 beaches & coast, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest temple to Gerung?

Pura Penataran Jagaraga, about 6 km by road; Candi Gunung Pengsong (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Gerung?

Masjid Nurul Hidayah Embung, about 5 km by road; Masjid Perampuan (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Gerung?

Bukit Menok, about 1 km by road; Gunung Geremet (2 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Gerung?

Start in Gerung, visit Taman Mayura, then Gitgit Waterfall, then Pura Gunung Sari, then Gereja Katolik Santo Antonius Padua, then Gereja Santa Maria Immaculata, and drive back — about 43 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Gerung?

October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for temples and mosques & dargahs.

How do I reach Gerung?

By air: I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), about 132 km by road. By road: 80 km from Nusa Penida.

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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Gerung’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Gerung on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.