Place to visit
Tempurung Island, Indonesia: what it is and when to go
Tempurung Island is an island in Barito Kuala Regency, South Kalimantan Province, Indonesia (Banjarmasin). Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is April to September. There are about 12 h 12 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. It has articles in 2 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
- Island in Barito Kuala Regency, South Kalimantan Province, Indonesia · Nature, Wildlife
- Where
- Indonesia
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- SUB Surabaya, 479 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- -3.43234, 114.51452
What it is and where
Tempurung Island is an island in Barito Kuala Regency, South Kalimantan Province, Indonesia (Banjarmasin). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Indonesia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Banjarmasin, where this site lists 14 more places to see, 14 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are -3.43234, 114.51452; the nearest main airport is Juanda International Airport (SUB, Surabaya), 479 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)
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 Tempurung Island is April to September.
- JanPossible12:11
- FebPossible12:06
- MarPossible12:01
- AprBest time11:55
- MayBest time11:51
- JunBest time11:48
- JulBest time11:49
- AugBest time11:53
- SepBest time11:59
- OctPossible12:05
- NovPossible12:10
- DecPossible12:12
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
There are about 12 h 12 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: Tempurung Island 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
- Kaget IslandIsland in Barito Kuala Regency, South Kalimantan Province, Indonesia2.2 km
- Masigit Al-Jihad BanjarmasinMasigit di Indunisia15 km
- Kelayan Muhammadiyah MosqueMosque in Indonesia15 km
- Holy Family Cathedral, BanjarmasinChurch in Banjarmasin, Indonesia15 km
- Kembang IslandIsland in Barito Kuala Regency, South Kalimantan Province, Indonesia15 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Indonesia guide.
More in Indonesia: Nature
- Mount Merapi: active volcano in Central Java and Yogyakarta, Indonesia
- 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
Every Indonesia place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Tempurung Island?
It is an island in Barito Kuala Regency, South Kalimantan Province, Indonesia. It has articles in 2 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 Tempurung Island?
April to September. There are about 12 h 12 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.
How do you get to Tempurung Island?
The nearest main airport is Juanda International Airport (SUB), 479 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 Kaget Island, Masigit Al-Jihad Banjarmasin, Kelayan Muhammadiyah Mosque. The rest is in the Indonesia guide.
Keep reading
- Banjarmasin14 places to see in and around Banjarmasin, Indonesia: Sultan Suriansyah Mosque, Grand Mosque of Sabilal Muhtadin, Holy Family Cathedral, Banjarmasin. Best time: April
- 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 Tempurung Island on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.