Must-see attractions in Nusa Tenggara

  • Kelimutu

    Kelimutu National Park

    Flores

    Kelimutu National Park is a Nusa Tenggara must. Its centrepiece is Gunung Kelimutu, crowned by three startling lakes that shift colour thanks to…

  • Soft corals

    Komodo National Park

    Komodo & Rinca Islands

    Established in 1980, this national park is one of Indonesia's – if not the world's – greatest natural treasures. Within its 1817 sq km area are Komodo,…

  • Sumba is an undeveloped island in eastern Indonesia.  Larger than Bali but less than a quarter of the population.  It is an island rich in culture with many people living a subsistence lifestyle.  Weekuri Lake is a natural formation connected to the ocean.  It is popular with tourists and locals.

    Weekuri Lagoon

    Sumba

    Almost as far west as you can get on Sumba is one of the island's most magical spots, Weekuri Lagoon. On one side, locals and tourists rent black rubber…

  • Long Kuta sand beach, Lombok, Indonesia

    Pantai Mawun

    South Lombok

    This beach is reason enough to venture down Kuta way. Some 8km west of Kuta and 600m off the main road, this half-moon cove is framed by soaring headlands…

  • Koka Beach near Paga in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.

    Pantai Koka

    Flores

    About 5km west of Pantai Paga, look for a small, partially paved road that runs for 2km through a cocoa plantation to a stunning double bay. Facing a…

  • Spider Web Rice Fields

    Flores

    The greatest local site is actually 20km west of Ruteng near Cara kampung. The legendary Spider Web Rice Fields are vast creations shaped as implied,…

  • Temple of Wektu Telu Religion, Lombok, Indonesia

    Pura Lingsar

    Mataram

    Just 6km east of Mataram, in the village of Lingsar, this large temple compound is the holiest in Lombok. It was built in 1714 by King Anak Agung Ngurah…

  • Oehala Waterfall located in Soe, one of district in East Nusa Tenggara. It can be reach around 3 hours from kupang by driving. The waterfall has many steps.

    Air Terjun Oehala

    West Timor

    Look for a road going north off the main highway, drive 6km and turn east at a sign for 'Oehala'. After 3km is a parking area, from which it's a short…

  • Gunung Rinjani

    Lombok

    Lording it over the northern half of Lombok, Gunung Rinjani (3726m) is Indonesia's second-tallest volcano. It's an astonishing peak, and sacred to Hindus…

  • Seventeen Islands Marine Park

    Flores

    These uninhabited islands are as diverse as they are beautiful. The mangrove isle of Pulau Ontoloe hosts a massive colony of flying foxes and a few Komodo…

  • Pulau Ndao

    Nusa Tenggara

    Pulau Ndao, which has more powdery white-sand beaches, limestone bluffs and a tidy, charming ikat-weaving, lontar-tapping (collecting nirah (sap) from…

  • Tanjung Aan

    South Lombok

    Some 5km east of Kuta, Tanjung Aan (aka A'an, Ann) is a spectacular sight: a giant horseshoe bay with two sweeping arcs of fine sand with the ends…

  • Air Terjun Tanggedu

    Sumba

    Northwest of Waingapu is arguably Sumba's best waterfall. Expect to spend two hours or more making the 60-or-so-km journey along roads that leave a lot to…

  • Pantai Selong Blanak

    South Lombok

    Behold the wide, sugar-white beach with water streaked a thousand shades of blue, ideal for swimming. You can rent surfboards (per day 50,000Rp) and…

  • Air Terjun Sindang Gila

    Lombok

    This spectacular set of falls is a 20-minute walk from Senaru via a lovely forest and hillside trail. The hardy make for the creek, edge close and then…

  • Pantai Mawi

    South Lombok

    This is a surf paradise: a stunning scene, with legendary barrels and several more beaches scattered around the great bay. Watch out for the strong rip…

  • Bena

    Flores

    Resting on Inerie's flank, Bena is one of the most traditional Ngada villages. It's home to nine clans and its stone monuments are the region’s best…

  • Desa Takpala

    Nusa Tenggara

    About 13km east of central Kalabahi is the majestically preserved, mountain-top village of the Abui people, Alor's largest ethnic group. It's one of the…

  • Liang Bua

    Flores

    The limestone Liang Bua cave, where the remains of the Flores ‘hobbit’ were famously found in 2003, is about 14km north of Ruteng. Archaeologists believe…

  • Wawo Muda

    Flores

    Wawo Muda (1753m) is the latest volcano to emerge in Flores, exploding in 2001 and leaving behind a mini-Kelimutu, complete with several small crater…

  • Pasar Kedelang

    Nusa Tenggara

    Mingle with locals at Alor's most exciting fresh-produce market. Pyramids of vegetables are piled on tables; betel nut, flower and leaves are arranged on…

  • Sikka

    Flores

    The charming seaside village of Sikka is one of Flores’ first Portuguese settlements. Its kings dominated the Maumere region until the 20th century. The…

  • Lembaga Studi & Pelestarian Budaya Sumba

    Sumba

    Just 3km west of town, this Catholic-run NGO is in a working coconut plantation and has an excellent cultural museum. It was developed by Fr Robert Ramone…

  • Luba

    Flores

    Tucked into the jungle like a beautiful secret at the foot of Gunung Inerie, this traditional village is only a few hundred metres from Bena and much more…

  • Air Terjun Waimarang

    Sumba

    It's a smooth road to get to this stunning, Sumbanese waterfall, followed by around 8km of bumps before arriving at the carpark. Pay a nominal fee for…

  • Air Terjun Tiu Kelep

    Lombok

    A further 50 minutes or so uphill from the popular Air Terjun Sindang Gila is this waterfall with a swimming hole. The track is steep and guides are…

  • Kampung Tarung

    Sumba

    Tarung is home to five tribes, each with their own small, thatched shrine where only the local ratu (priest) is allowed to pray and commune with the…

  • Gua Kristal

    Kupang

    On Kupang's west coast, south of the centre, lies this local haunt not often visited by travellers. Ignore the ubiquitous rubbish and climb down the…

  • Pulau Ndana

    Nusa Tenggara

    The southernmost island in Indonesia, Pulau Ndana, can be reached by local fishing boat from Nemberala. Although it’s currently a military camp it can…

  • Mata Jitu Waterfall

    Sumbawa

    Pulau Moyo's most famous attraction is this fairytale waterfall, whose cascading pools of turquoise water have entranced at least one princess (locals…

  • Taman Wisata Alam Kerandangan

    Senggigi

    This pleasant, little-visited nature reserve is ideal for escaping the tourist bustle of Senggigi and indulging in a few hours of strolling in the…

  • Maslete Village

    West Timor

    Just 3.5km from Kefamenanu is this traditional village and sonaf (palace). Made from wood carved with mythical birds and an imposing grass roof with…

  • Pura Batu Bolong

    Senggigi

    It’s not the grandest, but Pura Batu Bolong is Lombok’s most appealing Hindu temple and is particularly lovely at sunset. Join ever-welcoming members of…

  • Pantai Tablolong

    Kupang

    Continue out of Kupang city on Jl Alfons Nisnoni for around 25km to arrive at Pantai Tablolong, about 13.5km southwest from Air Terjun Oenesu. This…

  • Kampung Waigalli

    Sumba

    Downhill from the riverside settlement of Taramanu, just after the sports field, you'll meet a good road that leads to a huddle of about 30 thatched, peak…

  • Pantai Tedis

    Kupang

    Don't miss the atmosphere – or sunset – at this local hangout where Jl Soekarno intersects with the oceanfront. The sand vendors set up stalls and seating…

  • Kampung Praigoli

    Sumba

    Best known for its nearly 200-year-old Watu Kajiwa, the deeply traditional, sprawling village of Praigoli is notched in the dusty, leafy hills above Sumba…

  • Dalam Loka

    Sumbawa

    The Dalam Loka was built over 200 years ago for Sultan Mohammad Jalaluddin III and presently covers an entire city block. The remains of this once…

  • Air Terjun Kelelawar

    Lombok

    On the southern slopes of Rinjani, the Kelelawar waterfall is accessible by a spectacular 1½km walk (one way) through rice fields from Tetebatu. Walk 1km…

  • Tololela

    Flores

    A mere 4km trek from Bena (about 90 minutes) brings you to this seldom-visited Ngada settlement which consists of three linked traditional villages…

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