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About Lorentz National Park

Lorentz National Park is located in Papua, Indonesia. It is the largest national park in South-East Asia. In 1999 Lorentz was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. An outstanding example of the biodiversity of New Guinea, Lorentz is one of the most ecologically diverse national parks in the world. It is the only nature reserve in the Asia-Pacific region to contain a full altitudinal array of ecosystems ranging through marine areas, mangroves, tidal and freshwater swamp forest, lowland and mo

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Sudirman Range

Sudirman Range

117.95km from Lorentz National Park

The Sudirman Range or Dugunduguoo or Nassau Range is a mountain range in Papua province, Indonesia. It is named after the first armed forces commander-in-chief and Indonesian national hero Sudirman. It comprises a western portion of the Maoke Mountains. The highest peak in Oceania and Australasia, Puncak Jaya, is located here, as well as the large Grasberg copper and gold mine, operated by the Freeport company based out of the United States.

Lake Sentani

Lake Sentani

360.69km from Lorentz National Park

Lake Sentani is a tropical, shallow, and at low-altitude open lake located at the northeast extremity of the Jayapura Regency in the Indonesian province of Papua, about 20 kilometers from the provincial capital, Jayapura City. It is located just to the south of the town of Sentani. The lake, which is considered by the local population as the home of the rainbows, is part of the Cyclops Strict Nature Reserve and contains several endemic species of fish.

Jayapura

Jayapura

375.35km from Lorentz National Park

Jayapura is the capital and largest city of the Indonesian province of Papua. It is situated on the northern coast of New Guinea island and covers an area of 935.92 km2. The city borders the Pacific Ocean and Yos Sudarso Bay to the north, the nation of Papua New Guinea to the east, Keerom Regency to the south, and Jayapura Regency to the west. It is the most populous city in the Indonesian part of New Guinea. it is one of the beautiful beach area in the Papua province.

Biak

Biak

456.57km from Lorentz National Park

Biak is a small island located in Cenderawasih Bay near the northern coast of Papua, an Indonesian province, and is just northwest of New Guinea. Biak is the largest island in its small archipelago, and has many atolls, reefs, and corals. The largest population centre is at Kota Biak on the south coast. The rest of the island is thinly populated with small villages.

Ngurbloat Beach

Ngurbloat Beach

602.04km from Lorentz National Park

One of the beautiful beach which was located in the heart of the Maluku province and is much famous among the tourists for a refreshing time. It is also famous for some adventurous water sports also.

Arfak Mountains Regency

Arfak Mountains Regency

610.59km from Lorentz National Park

Mount Arfak is the highest point in the province of West Papua. It is a perfect location for hiking and relaxation.

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Papua

Papua

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Papua is the largest and easternmost province of Indonesia, comprising most of Western New Guinea. Puncak Jaya is the province's highest mountain as well as the highest point of Indonesia. Papua is also a home to many ethnic groups and religion.

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