Wairinding Hill

East Sumba · Coordinates -9.6795, 120.1000 · 18 km from Waingapu

Wairinding Hill, East Sumba, Sumba (2) — Photo: Supomo Hanasti · CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

Wairinding Hill, East Sumba, Sumba (3) — Photo: Djakartacaver · CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

Wairinding Hill, East Sumba, Sumba (4) — Photo: Rafly Rinaldy · CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

Rolling grass hills beside the main road west of Waingapu, green in the rainy season and gold in the dry months. It is the classic East Sumba sunset view, often with children from the nearby village offering to guide you.

Local tipArrive an hour before sunset. A small tip for the kids who guide you is customary; sweets are not a good idea.

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Where is Wairinding Hill?

Wairinding Hill is in East Sumba, Sumba (East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia), at -9.6795, 120.1000. The nearest town is Waingapu, about 18 km away in a straight line.

When is the best time to visit Wairinding Hill?

January to April for green hills, July to October for golden savanna. Sunrise and sunset give the best light.

How do I get to Wairinding Hill?

The closest airport is Waingapu Airport (WGP), about 22 km away in a straight line. Most visitors hire a car with a driver; roads off the main routes can be rough.

Any tips for visiting Wairinding Hill?

Arrive an hour before sunset. A small tip for the kids who guide you is customary; sweets are not a good idea.