Visiting Bukit Merese

About Bukit Merese

This grassy headland between Tanjung Aan and the Mandalika coast rises above the sea with views over the bays, the cliffs and the surf. It is the south coast's favourite sunset spot, reached by a short climb from the car park.

Tip: Arrive at least 45 minutes before sunset to find a place on the ridge, and bring a torch for the walk down.

Plan your visit

• Time needed: 1–2 hours.
• Cost: Free — no ticket needed for the main area.
• Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
• Where: Kuta and Mandalika, the south-coast surf town, beach bays and the Mandalika resort zone.

Best time to visit Bukit Merese

Bukit Merese is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:

• August: 30°C (86°F) highs, about 3 rainy days, very busy crowds.
• July: 30°C (86°F) highs, about 4 rainy days, very busy crowds.
• September: 31°C (88°F) highs, about 4 rainy days, busy crowds.

For the view at golden hour: in mid-August the sun sets at about 18:14 local time (calculated for Lombok).

When to visit Lombok has the full month-by-month picture.

Fit it into your trip

Our 3-day Lombok itinerary visits Bukit Merese on day 3, together with Mawun Beach and Gerupuk surf breaks.

• No. 7 of the 16 sights in our Lombok things-to-do list.
• Day 2 of the 2-day plan.
• Day 3 of the 5-day plan.
• Listed in free things to do in Lombok.

Near Bukit Merese

Also in Kuta and Mandalika, so you can walk between them:

• Tanjung Aan — half a day, free
• Mawun Beach — half a day, free
• Gerupuk surf breaks — half a day, mid-priced

If you like Bukit Merese

• Gili Meno and the Nest — Gili Meno, Half a day to 2 days
• Pura Batu Bolong — Senggigi, 45 minutes

Staying near Bukit Merese

Stay in Kuta and Mandalika ($$) to walk here: the south-coast surf town, beach bays and the Mandalika resort zone. All areas to stay in Lombok.

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