Yapen Islands Regency district, Papua, Indonesia

Places to visit near Serui

Serui is a town in Yapen Islands Regency district, Papua, Indonesia. Within 50 km by road there are 84 places to visit — 38 rivers, islands & mangroves, 17 churches, 10 beaches & coast and 9 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see place is Pulau Yapen (21 km).

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Serui, Papua
Serui, Yapen Islands Regency district, Papua, Indonesia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Serui at a glance

Location
Yapen Islands Regency district, Papua, Indonesia
Coordinates
1.8802° S, 136.2426° E
Places within 50 km
84 (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, 2988 km

Top places to visit near Serui

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

85 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Serui. The closest is Pulau Mawampi (6 km); the best-known is Pulau Yapen (21 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Pulau Yapen · river spot · Yapen Islands Regency · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Nu Kaifui · river spot · Papua · ~13 km
  • Batunukaifui · river spot · Papua · ~13 km
  • Konggoni · river spot · Yapen Islands Regency · ~14 km
  • Ambaruref · river spot · Yapen Islands Regency · ~16 km
  • Borontoroif · river spot · Papua · ~20 km

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Churches near Serui

41 churches within 100 km of Serui. The closest is Church Jemaat Pemulihan (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Serui

28 beaches & coast within 100 km of Serui. The closest is Pantai Cinta Tua (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Serui

14 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Serui. The closest is Puncak Samber (1 km); the best-known is Sea Village and Bay (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Serui

7 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Serui. The closest is Masjid Agung Darussalam Serui (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Serui

4 parks within 100 km of Serui. The closest is Lapangan Trikora Serui (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Serui

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 47 km on the road.

  1. Start in Serui
  2. 1 km Pantai Cinta Tua · beach, Yapen Islands Regency
  3. 1 km Tugu Serui · heritage site, Yapen Islands Regency
  4. 1 km Bay View and Sunset/sunrise · viewpoint, Papua
  5. 1 km Sea Village and Bay · viewpoint, Yapen Islands Regency
  6. 22 km Pulau Yapen · river spot, Yapen Islands Regency
  7. 21 km Back to Serui

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How to reach Serui

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Within 15 km of Serui

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Serui by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Rivers, islands & mangroves3885Pulau Mawampi (6 km)
Churches1741Church Jemaat Pemulihan (1 km)
Beaches & coast1028Pantai Cinta Tua (1 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints914Puncak Samber (1 km)
Other attractions611Danger Waves Sign (1 km)
Mosques & dargahs27Masjid Agung Darussalam Serui (1 km)
Parks14Lapangan Trikora Serui (1 km)
Forts & heritage13Tugu Serui (1 km)
Museums02Dewan Adat Byak (100 km)
Temples02Komp.Ngudikaryo Mandiri Dalam (100 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens01Padaido Islands Marine Park (95 km)
Caves01Goa Jepang, Japanese Cave (99 km)

Serui: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Serui?

Pulau Yapen (river spot, about 21 km), Tugu Serui (heritage site, about 1 km), Pantai Cinta Tua (beach, about 1 km), Sea Village and Bay (viewpoint, about 2 km), Bay View and Sunset/sunrise (viewpoint, about 2 km), Pantai Mariadey (beach, about 3 km).

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

84 places on Spotwander: 38 rivers, islands & mangroves, 17 churches, 10 beaches & coast, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 other attractions.

Which is the nearest river spot to Serui?

Pulau Mawampi, about 6 km by road; Pulau Saweru (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Serui?

Church Jemaat Pemulihan, about 1 km by road; Gereja Imanuel (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Serui?

Pantai Cinta Tua, about 1 km by road; Jembatan T Pantai Aromarea (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Serui?

Start in Serui, visit Pantai Cinta Tua, then Tugu Serui, then Bay View and Sunset/sunrise, then Sea Village and Bay, then Pulau Yapen, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Serui?

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

How far is Serui from Amed?

About 2988 km by road (2390 km in a straight line).

Towns near Serui

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