Notable viewpoint · Yahukimo, Papua
Rumphius Peak
Rumphius
Rumphius Peak is a viewpoint in Yahukimo, Papua.
Rumphius Peak: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Rumphius Peak
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Rumphius Peak — distance from nearby cities
- From Amed (BA): about 3248 km by road (2599 km straight line) · directions · more places near Amed
- From Nusa Penida (BA): about 3270 km by road (2616 km straight line) · directions · more places near Nusa Penida
- From Ubud (BA): about 3304 km by road (2643 km straight line) · directions · more places near Ubud
- From Sanur (BA): about 3308 km by road (2646 km straight line) · directions · more places near Sanur
- From Denpasar (BA): about 3314 km by road (2651 km straight line) · directions · more places near Denpasar
Coordinates: -4.29552, 138.80946. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Rumphius Peak
- Trikora · viewpoint · Jayawijaya · ~18 km · Must-see
- Baliem Valley · viewpoint · Jayawijaya · ~40 km · Must-see
- United States Air Force Cemetery, Hidden Valley, No. 1 · fort · Mamberamo Tengah · ~68 km · Must-see
- Lembah Elarek · viewpoint · Jayawijaya · ~12 km
- Tom Ukul · viewpoint · Jayawijaya · ~18 km
- Kora Valley · viewpoint · Jayawijaya · ~25 km
- Walesi Waterfall · waterfall · Jayawijaya · ~26 km
- Napua Waterfall · waterfall · Jayawijaya · ~27 km
- Lake Habbema · lake · Lanny Jaya · ~29 km
- Tanah Longsor · beach · Jayawijaya · ~30 km
- Wilimo Valley · viewpoint · Jayawijaya · ~31 km
- Mount Gambu · viewpoint · Lanny Jaya · ~32 km
- Telaga Biru Maima · lake · Jayawijaya · ~32 km
- Kebun Raya Biologi Wamena · sanctuary · Jayawijaya · ~32 km
- Wio Silimo Cross · fort · Jayawijaya · ~33 km
- Lower Baliem Valley · viewpoint · Yahukimo · ~34 km
- Gunung Halagop · viewpoint · Yahukimo · ~38 km
- Iniye Valley · viewpoint · Nduga · ~39 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Rumphius Peak
- Trikora · viewpoint · Jayawijaya · ~18 km · Must-see
- Baliem Valley · viewpoint · Jayawijaya · ~40 km · Must-see
- Lembah Elarek · viewpoint · Jayawijaya · ~12 km
- Tom Ukul · viewpoint · Jayawijaya · ~18 km
- Kora Valley · viewpoint · Jayawijaya · ~25 km
- Wilimo Valley · viewpoint · Jayawijaya · ~31 km
- Mount Gambu · viewpoint · Lanny Jaya · ~32 km
- Lower Baliem Valley · viewpoint · Yahukimo · ~34 km
- Gunung Halagop · viewpoint · Yahukimo · ~38 km
- Iniye Valley · viewpoint · Nduga · ~39 km
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Rumphius Peak yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Rumphius Peak?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
How far is Rumphius Peak from Amed?
Rumphius Peak is about 3248 km by road from Amed (2599 km straight line), 3270 km from Nusa Penida and 3304 km from Ubud. Open the road-trip planner on Spotwander for turn-by-turn directions and stops on the way.
What are the places to visit near Rumphius Peak?
Nearby: Trikora (viewpoint, 18 km), Baliem Valley (viewpoint, 40 km), United States Air Force Cemetery, Hidden Valley, No. 1 (fort, 68 km), Lembah Elarek (viewpoint, 12 km), Tom Ukul (viewpoint, 18 km), Kora Valley (viewpoint, 25 km).
Is Rumphius Peak worth visiting?
Rumphius Peak is listed as a notable viewpoint in Papua on Spotwander.