Hamadi Beach & Market
Pantai Hamadi
A landing site of the Allied forces in 1944, where World War II relics remain on the beach. The nearby Hamadi Market is a good place to buy Papuan handicrafts.
Hamadi Beach was one of the sites where Allied forces landed at Hollandia in April 1944 during Operation Reckless. A landing memorial stands on the beach, and rusted remains of World War II tanks were once found nearby. The adjacent Hamadi Market is the main place in Jayapura to buy Papuan handicrafts, including wood carvings, Noken net bags, bark paintings, and betel nut stalls. It is about 6 kilometers from the city center and can be reached by public minibus (taksi). The market is crowded, so keep an eye on your belongings.
Opening hours
Beach open all day; market approx. 07:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Youtefa Bridge
- Jayapura City Sign (Polimak Hill)
- Loka Budaya Museum
- Holtekamp Beach
- Base G Beach
- Asei Island
- Lake Sentani
- MacArthur Monument