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Manokwari
Time zone in Manokwari is : GMT+09:00
The town of Manokwari is located right on the top of the Bird’s Head Peninsula in Papua. Once a stronghold for the Japanese army against the Allied Forces during World War II, it was finally won over by the Allied Forces in 1944. Old Japanese strongholds can still be found in the forests around the city. Manokwari stretches around Doreri Bay, and is attractively set among low hills dominated by the Arfak mountains to the south. The place from where Christianity spread in Papua, by two German missionaries C.W.Ottow and G.G. Geissler. The remains of these pioneer missionaries now lie at the Koawi Church under a monument just outside of town on the way towards Pasir Putih. Further down at Pasir Putih beach, there is a shallow coral bank where one can go snorkeling and see a variety of underwater life.
Jayapura is the capital of Indonesia’s most eastern province, Papua on the island of New Guinea. It’s popular as a gateway for border crossing travelers headed to Papua New Guinea or vice versa, thanks to its close proximity to the border. As much of city is located on Yos Sudarso Bay, the mountains and beaches around the area remain untouched and free from any major human development. Beach lovers must visit the white sands of Base-G and Hamdani Beach which offers views of the Pacific Ocean. While the panoramic green views from the hilltop Mac Arthur Monument and at Lake Sentani are sure to take your breath away.