Parangkusumo Sand Dune in Bantul Regency, Yogyakarta Special Region


Parangkusumo Beach has become one of the best vacation spots in Bantul Regency. Actually, that area also offers other types of allures aside from the shore. It is called Parangkusumo Sand Dune! The locals call it Gumuk Pasir, though. As tourists may expect, this interesting place is located near to the beach itself. The piles of sand look majestic and it has been attracting lots of tourists over time. The location is in Parangtritis Village and it belongs to Kretek Sub-District. Thus, tourists can explore other vacation spots during the same visit too. For the information, the official name is Gumuk Pasir Barchan!

The Nuance
Once arriving at the sand dunes or the sea of sand, tourists may feel a desolated nuance. The good thing is that the sand has a soft texture, so everyone is able to walk on it comfortably. In some parts of the site, tourists may see many trees and grasses too. As for the crowd, it is considered merry. Thanks to the popularity. People even carry a wooden board to enjoy sand boarding there! Outsiders and tourists can simply rent this board from the locals, so don’t worry. Not to mention the price is cheap.

Exploring Parangkusumo Sand Dune
We don’t have to go to Mexico in order to visit a sand dune. It is because Bantul Regency also has one. The location is near to Parangkusumo Beach, so the accessibility is considered easy. Plus, the popularity is great and it even attracts famous people like celebrities. The question is what tourist can do on the site. Commonly, the majority of tourists come to Gumuk Pasir Barchan for sand walking. They simply explore the site and enjoy a similar nuance to that of a desert.

Photography is also popular there. Visitors usually take photos of the texture of the sand dune and other objects. Most of them also take selfies on the site, especially during good weather. Sometimes, the locals choose that site to conduct a pre-wedding photo session. So, what is next? Aside from photography, some people visit the sand dune in order to learn more about it. They want to know how Gumuk Pasir was formed! In this case, a local guide’s help would be necessary. This person has reliable scientific information regarding the site, for sure.

Another popular thing to do in Parangkusumo Sand Dune is sandboarding. Tourists can either carry their board or rent one from the locals. Surfing from the top of the sand dune and going down on the board would be quite fun! It feels different as compared to sea surfing indeed. The only consideration is related to the weather. In order to avoid discomfort, it is recommended to avoid coming at noon due to the heat of the sun.

Nearby Attractions

  • Parangkusumo Beach
  • Parangtritis Beach
  • Depok Beach

How to Get There
The first destination is indeed Yogyakarta Special Region and outsiders can get there fast by airplane. For example, a flight from Soekarno – Hatta International Airport (Jakarta City) to Adisucipto Airport would take around 1 hour and 10 minutes. After arriving at the airport, tourists can simply take Imogiri Timur Street and head to Bantul Regency right away. The distance is 20.8 km, so this trip would take around 27 minutes. From Bantul, the next destination is Parangtritis Village where the sand dune is located. This trip takes approximately 28 minutes, as the distance is 18.5 km. As for the best route, it is Parangtritis Street.

Where to Stay

  • Budi Inn
  • Yudhistira Homestay
  • Gandung Hotel


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