Located in Gunungkidul District, 80 km east of the city of Yogyakarta, Indonesia, Timang Beach is a coral-rocky coastline with a few areas of white sand. This offers a beautiful panoramic view of coral rocks with the Indian Ocean in the background. On this beach, tourists can enjoy the excitement of riding a Gondola to cross to Watu Panjang Island, which is about 80 meters away.
Before being transformed into an International Tourism Destination, Timang Beach was a fishermen’s village that produced a large quantity of high-quality lobster.
To reach this beach, tourists need private transport from Jogja city center because there is no public transport available. After reaching the parking area, the journey continues by using a Jeep Shuttle over a rocky road for 5km for approximately 20 minutes. The shuttle jeep price by July 2026 is IDR 400.000
Experience Timang Gondola
The Timang Gondola was built in 1997 by Mr Siswanto and several friends. Initially, the Gondola was made for fishermen looking for lobsters on Watu Panjang Island. The main structure of the Timang Gondola is made of teak wood. Initially, the Timang Gondola only had 3 main ropes, but now the Timang Godola is supported by 9 main ropes to ensure the safety of visitors. The Timang Gondola is actually capable of carrying a load of 800 kg, but for tourism services, the operator limits the maximum load to 150 kg (2 people).
To ride Gondola, visitors must buy the Gondola ticket. The ticket price is IDR 200.000, valid for round trip. The ticket prices apply the same even if visitors want to ride the Gondola in tandem.
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Timang Beach Suspension Bridge
Apart from the Timang Gondola, visitors can also use the Suspension Bridge to cross to Watu Panjang Island. The Suspension Bridge is located next to the Gondola. This bridge was built by 12 residents from Danggolo and Luwengombo villages in March 2017. Led by Mr Siran, this bridge was built after the area transformed into an International destination. The ticket price for the Timang Suspension Bridge is IDR 150.000.
FAQs
Is Timang Beach worth to visiting?
Yes, Timang Beach is worth visiting. It has exciting adventure Manual Gondola ride with stunning ocean views.
How do I get to Timang Beach?
You need to take private transport from Yogyakarta City, since there is no public transport available.
Do I need a jeep to visit Timang Beach?
Yes, the Beach still 5 km away from parking lot. It will take around 15-20 minutes by jeep on a bumpy road.
Can I visit Timang Beach without riding Gondola?
Yes, riding the gondola is optional. You can visit The Beach without riding the gondola.
How long should I spend at Timang Beach?
Visitors usually spend around one hour on average. However, there is no time limit; you can spend several hours at the beach.
What is the best time to visit Timang Beach?
The best time to visit Timang Beach is in the afternoon, around 3 – 4 pm. You can also enjoy the sunset.