Kupang district, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

Places to visit near Tarus

Tarus is a town in Kupang district, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. Within 50 km by road there are 74 places to visit — 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 44 churches, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 4 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Gereja Santa Maria Assumpta, Kota Baru (10 km), Gereja Santo Mathias Rasul, Tofa (12 km) and Gereja Santo Fransiskus dari Assisi, Kolhua (12 km).

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Tarus at a glance

Location
Kupang district, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Coordinates
10.1329° S, 123.6878° E
Places within 50 km
74 (7 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, 1131 km

Top places to visit near Tarus

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

82 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tarus. The closest is Tunua Mollo Utara (7 km); the best-known is Sulamu (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Tarus

52 churches within 100 km of Tarus. The closest is Gmit Jetb (1 km); the best-known is Gereja Santa Maria Assumpta, Kota Baru (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Tarus

11 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Tarus. The closest is Rumah Primus Lake (7 km); the best-known is Cekdam Tiga (14 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Tarus

4 beaches & coast within 100 km of Tarus. The closest is Manikin Beach (2 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Tarus

3 waterfalls within 100 km of Tarus. The closest is Waterfall OENESU (14 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Tarus

3 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Tarus. The closest is Semau Island (41 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Semau Island · river spot · East Nusa Tenggara · ~41 km · Must-see
  • Pulau Menipo · river spot · East Nusa Tenggara · ~59 km · Must-see
  • Nusa Manupui · river spot · East Nusa Tenggara · ~73 km

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A one-day trip from Tarus

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 37 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tarus
  2. 10 km Gereja Santa Maria Assumpta, Kota Baru · church, Kupang
  3. 5 km Gereja Katedral Kristus Raja Kupang · church, Kupang
  4. 3 km Gereja Santo Yoseph, Naikoten · church, Kupang
  5. 3 km Gereja Santo Mathias Rasul, Tofa · church, Kupang
  6. 4 km Gereja Santo Fransiskus dari Assisi, Kolhua · church, Kupang
  7. 12 km Back to Tarus

Plan a longer trip from Tarus — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

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Within 15 km of Tarus

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Places near Tarus by type
TypePlacesNearest
Hill stations & viewpoints82Tunua Mollo Utara (7 km)
Churches52Gmit Jetb (1 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Rumah Primus Lake (7 km)
Beaches & coast4Manikin Beach (2 km)
Waterfalls3Waterfall OENESU (14 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves3Semau Island (41 km)
Forts & heritage3Pekuburan Umum (3 km)
Mosques & dargahs2Masjid Lasiana (3 km)
Parks2Taman Undana (5 km)
Temples2Pura Angkasa Luhur (5 km)
Museums1Museum Daerah Nusa Tenggara Timur (10 km)

Tarus: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Tarus?

Gereja Santa Maria Assumpta, Kota Baru (church, about 10 km), Gereja Santo Mathias Rasul, Tofa (church, about 12 km), Gereja Santo Fransiskus dari Assisi, Kolhua (church, about 12 km), Gereja Santo Yoseph, Naikoten (church, about 14 km), Gereja Katedral Kristus Raja Kupang (church, about 15 km), Gereja Santo Simon Petrus, Tarus (church, about 1 km).

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

74 places on Spotwander: 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 44 churches, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 beaches & coast, 2 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Tarus?

Tunua Mollo Utara, about 7 km by road; Sulamu (16 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Tarus?

Gmit Jetb, about 1 km by road; Gereja Santo Simon Petrus, Tarus (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Tarus?

Rumah Primus Lake, about 7 km by road; Cekdam Tiga (14 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Tarus?

Start in Tarus, visit Gereja Santa Maria Assumpta, Kota Baru, then Gereja Katedral Kristus Raja Kupang, then Gereja Santo Yoseph, Naikoten, then Gereja Santo Mathias Rasul, Tofa, then Gereja Santo Fransiskus dari Assisi, Kolhua, and drive back — about 37 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Tarus?

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 Tarus from Amed?

About 1131 km by road (905 km in a straight line).

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