Place to visit
Gunung Merapi National Park, Indonesia: what it is and when to go
Gunung Merapi National Park is a national park in Indonesia (Taman Nasional Gunung Merapi) (Yogyakarta). Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is April to September. There are about 12 h 26 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Indonesia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- National park in Indonesia · Nature, Wildlife
- Local name
- Taman Nasional Gunung Merapi
- Where
- Indonesia
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- JOG Yogyakarta, 25 km as the crow flies
- Run by
- Balai Taman Nasional Gunung Merapi
- Coordinates
- -7.55991, 110.42424
What it is and where
Gunung Merapi National Park is a national park in Indonesia (Taman Nasional Gunung Merapi) (Yogyakarta). It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Indonesia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Yogyakarta, where this site lists 79 more places to see, 25 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are -7.55991, 110.42424; the nearest main airport is Adisutjipto International Airport (JOG, Yogyakarta), 25 km as the crow flies. How to get around Indonesia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Run by
- Balai Taman Nasional Gunung Merapi
It is one of the Nature and Wildlife places in Indonesia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Gunung Merapi National Park is April to September.
- JanPossible12:24
- FebPossible12:14
- MarPossible12:03
- AprBest time11:50
- MayBest time11:39
- JunBest time11:34
- JulBest time11:36
- AugBest time11:45
- SepBest time11:58
- OctPossible12:10
- NovPossible12:21
- DecPossible12:26
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
There are about 12 h 26 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | April to September | October to March |
| Wildlife | April to September | October to March |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Gunung Merapi National Park has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Indonesia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Indonesia
To enter Indonesia there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months and an onward ticket”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Indonesia checklist. Currency: Indonesian rupiah (IDR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112 for everything · 110 police · 118 ambulance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Gunung Merapi (Babadan BC)Hiking3.2 km
- Mount MerapiActive volcano in Central Java and Yogyakarta, Indonesia3.2 km
- Gunung Merapi (Sapuangin BC)Hiking3.7 km
- Ullen Sentalu MuseumMuseum in Yogyakarta, Java, Indonesia4.2 km
- Gunung Merapi (New Selo BC)Hiking4.6 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Indonesia guide.
More in Indonesia: Nature
- Puncak Jaya: highest mountain in Oceania and the highest island peak in the world
- Mount Tambora: stratovolcano on the island of Sumbawa in Indonesia
- Komodo National Park: national park in Indonesia
- Lorentz National Park: national park in the Indonesian province of Papua
- Semeru: volcano in East Java, Indonesia
- Mount Agung: Active volcano in Bali, Indonesia
Every Indonesia place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Gunung Merapi National Park?
It is a national park in Indonesia (Taman Nasional Gunung Merapi in the local language). It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Indonesia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Gunung Merapi National Park?
April to September. There are about 12 h 26 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.
How do you get to Gunung Merapi National Park?
The nearest main airport is Adisutjipto International Airport (JOG), 25 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Indonesia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Indonesia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Gunung Merapi (Babadan BC), Mount Merapi, Gunung Merapi (Sapuangin BC). The rest is in the Indonesia guide.
Keep reading
- Yogyakarta79 places to see in and around Yogyakarta, Indonesia: Prambanan, Kraton Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat, Sewu. Best time: April to September.
- Nature1141 places for nature in Indonesia, from Mount Merapi to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- IndonesiaBefore travelling to Indonesia: 10 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. There are two options and you should choose before flying: enter visa-free for 30 da…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Gunung Merapi National Park on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.