Local favourite church · Sumba Timur, East Nusa Tenggara

GKS Baru

GKS Baru is a church in Sumba Timur, East Nusa Tenggara. It is about 716 km by road from Nusa Penida, and Gereja Santo Hendrikus, Melolo (51 km) is the must-see nearby.

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GKS Baru: 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 church: Open, normal crowd · Very crowded today · Festival / special day · Closed today.

Best time to visit GKS Baru

Season: Year-round; Christmas and Easter week are busiest.

Busiest days: Sunday services; Christmas, Good Friday and Easter.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

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

Visiting GKS Baru: timings and tips

Typical hours: Churches are usually open during the day, with services on Sunday; visits may be limited during services. These are typical for churches in Indonesia; hours for this church are not listed yet. If you know them, post an update.

  • Dress modestly and keep quiet during services.
  • Some large cathedrals charge an entry fee for tourists.

How to reach GKS Baru — distance from nearby cities

Coordinates: -10.22777, 120.54046. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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Frequently asked

What is the best time to visit GKS Baru?

Year-round; Christmas and Easter week are busiest. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

What are the timings of GKS Baru?

Hours for GKS Baru are not published here. Typical for churches in Indonesia: Churches are usually open during the day, with services on Sunday; visits may be limited during services. Check locally before a long trip, or see the latest visitor report on this page.

How far is GKS Baru from Nusa Penida?

GKS Baru is about 716 km by road from Nusa Penida (573 km straight line), 720 km from Amed and 754 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 GKS Baru?

Nearby: Gereja Santo Hendrikus, Melolo (church, 51 km), Laiwangi Wanggameti National Park (sanctuary, 57 km), Gereja Santo Markus, Lulundilu (church, 16 km), Gereja Santo Andreas, Ngallu (church, 23 km), Air Terjun Waimarang (waterfall, 37 km), Air Terjun Waimur (waterfall, 41 km).