MacArthur Monument
Tugu MacArthur
A monument on Ifar Hill, where General MacArthur's headquarters stood during World War II. It offers a panoramic view of the whole of Lake Sentani.
After Allied forces captured Hollandia (today's Jayapura) in 1944, General Douglas MacArthur established the headquarters of the Southwest Pacific Area on Ifar Gunung, a hill on the north shore of Lake Sentani. He is said to have gazed out over the lake from here and planned the counteroffensive to retake the Philippines. Today a monument stands on the summit, and it is the best viewpoint over Lake Sentani and its islands. The hill is inside an Indonesian military training base, so you must register at the entrance and show identification. Opening hours may be restricted. The trip from Sentani town takes about 20 minutes by car.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–17:00 (inside military camp; registration required)
Nearby sights
- Lake Sentani
- Asei Island
- Loka Budaya Museum
- Jayapura City Sign (Polimak Hill)
- Hamadi Beach & Market
- Youtefa Bridge
- Tablanusu Village
- Base G Beach