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- Asia
- Indonesia
- Lombok
- Jayapura
Jayapura
This is often the first stop for travellers to Papua, and as
testament to its remoteness many of the visiting westerners are
thought to be either mine workers or missionaries. Although the
wilds of Papua are a quick trail away this town has reasons to
stay. Beautiful beaches and bays stretch below thick jungle hills.
Some of these contain remnants of WWII landing crafts and it is
said some of the caves retain Japanese skeletons. The nicest
swimming beach is Base G with aqua water and a palmed shoreline.
Nightly arrays of seafood tents are erected where eaters can pick
their favourite fish to barbecue. The mix of Indonesian immigrants
and Papuan locals get along well here despite being somewhat locked
in conflict elsewhere in Papua. The city is deeply religious and a
normal greeting often asks visitors to describe their faith. It
also means there is a lack of nightlife although one pool hall
serves expensive beer and free karaoke. There are a number of
mid-range hotels and the posh Swiss-Belhotel for the high-class.
Papua New Guinea is a gunshot away and visas and transport can be
arranged in Jayapura.
Information & Facts
Language
Bahasa Indonesia is the official language, but many
dialects are spoken. English is widely understood in Jakarta and
tourist resorts.
Money
Rupiah (IDR) is the official currency and is divided into 100
sen. Foreign currency can easily be exchanged at banks, hotels and
money changers in major tourist destinations; US dollars is the
most accepted currency. Cash often yields a better exchange rate
than travellers cheques, which are not always accepted. It is
recommended that travellers cheques also be in US dollars. Most
major credit cards are accepted at hotels, restaurants and stores
catering to the tourist trade. ATMs are available in main centres.
Small change is often unavailable so keep small denomination notes
and coins for items like bus fares, temple donations and cool
drinks.
Time
Indonesia spans three time zones. GMT +7 (West, including
Java and Sumatra), GMT +8 (Central, including Bali, Sulawesi and
Lombok), GMT +9 (East, including Irian Jaya).