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Re: Travel from Darwin to Indonesia


Re: Travel from Darwin to Indonesia
Author: dempseyd
Date: 1996/03/05
Forum: soc.culture.australian, rec.travel.asia

Lisa T wrote:

>I'll be travelling through Australia and on to Indonesia and SE-Asia in
>August/September this year.
>Can anyone tell me about cheap transport options from Darwin (or
>elsewhere) to Indonesia? I've heard that there's a boat service
>from Darwin - anyone know more?

>Thanks, Lisa T.
>lisat@fri.cri.nz

Hi Lisa

You can fly to Kupang in West Timor from Darwin. The fare is about AUD200 with Merpati (now an offshoot of Garuda).

From there there are ferries to Flores (superb place) and all through Indonesia.

Call Natrans in Darwin ... their number is 61 89 41 1030.

Happy travels
Damien
dempseyd@connexus.apana.org.au