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Local favourite lake · Merauke, Papua

Borattar

Borattar is a lake in Merauke, Papua.

Borattar: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Borattar

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Borattar — distance from nearby cities

Coordinates: -8.84704, 140.84629. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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Frequently asked

Is Borattar full? Are the gates open?

No visitor has reported the water level status for Borattar yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

What is the best time to visit Borattar?

August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

How far is Borattar from Amed?

Borattar is about 3463 km by road from Amed (2771 km straight line), 3475 km from Nusa Penida and 3514 km from Sanur. Open the road-trip planner on Spotwander for turn-by-turn directions and stops on the way.

What are the places to visit near Borattar?

Nearby: Wasur National Park (sanctuary, 42 km), Sungai Torasi Lighthouse (beach, 45 km), Onggaya Beach (beach, 56 km), Payum Beach (beach, 72 km), Patung Kristus Raja (fort, 75 km), Bobabatare (lake, 5 km).