Skouw Border Post
PLBN Skouw
The land border crossing between Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. The grand border building and the border market make it a popular day-trip destination.
The Skouw National Border Post (PLBN Skouw) lies about 60 kilometers east of Jayapura and is the main land crossing between Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. The border building, renovated in 2017, incorporates traditional Papuan roof designs. Around it is a border market where Papua New Guinean residents come to buy daily necessities. Visitors can look around and take photos on the Indonesian side. Those who want to enter Papua New Guinea must arrange a visa in advance. The route passes the Youtefa Bridge and Holtekamp Beach. Opening hours are limited, so check before you set out.
Opening hours
About 08:00–16:00
Nearby sights
- Holtekamp Beach
- Base G Beach
- Youtefa Bridge
- Hamadi Beach & Market
- Jayapura City Sign (Polimak Hill)
- Loka Budaya Museum
- Asei Island
- Lake Sentani