Indonesia Diving
Diving in Ambon: Maluku Islands
Diving in the waters of Indonesia is surreal and as you slip into the depths, a whole new world encircles you, enthralls you and each dive is an experience never forgotten. The waters around the Maluku Islands is no exception and probably provides some of the best diving in the archipelago although some will dispute this. The Maluku islands are a string of islands stretching between Sulawesi and Papua in the eastern part of the Indonesian archipelago. Ambon is a tiny island in the middle of this group of island and consists of two peninsula’s connected together in their eastern tip. Most of the diving and snorkelling in Ambon is done along the southern coast. Ambon has a multitude of dive locations. A cluster of tiny islands in the western tip of Ambon called Nusa Tiga is spectacular and in the bigger island of Seram located in the north is another. Other dive locations can be found in Saparua, Molana and Nusa Laut islands to the east of Ambon, about an hour and a half speedboat ride from Latuhalat. A day trip option is the site at Molana island.
Date: March 14th, 2008 |
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Garuda to Fly to Kendari: South Sulawesi
Whenever I visit Sulawesi, I more often than not prefer to hire a jeep and drive around, mainly due to the fact that you can stop when you want and you get to see more of the countryside and its people. There is good news however for those who prefer to take the quick journey between cities. Now, Garuda Indonesia plans to fly from Makassar, capital of South Sulawesi province, to Kendari, capital of Southeast Sulawesi province, at least once a day in June at the latest.A survey was conducted in which Monginsidi Airport in Kendari has met the requirements for wide-bodied planes to land making it an ideal connection point.
Date: March 2nd, 2008 |
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Marine Tourism in Indonesia
In a country of thousands of islands the prosperity and development that could be gained from marine tourism is boundless. Ecotourism has steadily been growing and it is up to the government to establish developments made to attract tourists but have a negative impact on the environment.
Date: February 8th, 2008 |
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Pulau Bunaken: North Sulawesi
An unforgettable holiday in Indonesia needs nothing more than a still volcano, a village disco, internationally recognized tropical reefs and a pack of playing cards. Sarah Porter reports from Pulau Bunaken, North Sulawesi. The sound of the old boat’s engine churned and groaned, sending gentle vibrations through the bow’s crackling timber planks, where six of us lay like lazy lizards under a sun we hadn’t seen or felt for far too long.
Date: January 30th, 2008 |
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Karimunjawa Islands: Central Java, Indonesia
Designated as a national marine park, Karimunjawa is a chain of 27 of many small islands. These include Karimunjawa Island, Kemujan Island, Menjangan Besar Island, and Menjangan kecil Island. Practically all of Karimunjawa Islands are sand beaches. However in some areas of the Kemojan Islands there are mangrove beaches. Visitors to the Karimun Jawa islands, located some 50 miles north of Semarang, can also enjoy sunbathing or fishing. The area is famous as a haven for anglers because of its many fish.
Date: January 17th, 2008 |
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Roti Island: East Nusa Tenggara
Located in East Nusa Tenggara, Roti Island lies between the Indian Ocean on the west and the Timor Sea on the east. It is 80 km long from southwest-northeast and about 23 km wide and has an area of 467 1,210 square km. Roti island is part of Kupang Regency but has its own regency. Along with some other nearby small islands, such as Ndao, it formed the kabupaten (regency) of Roti Ndao. The capital of Roti is Ba’a, which is located on the western side of the island. The village of Pepela is located on the north-eastern end of Roti and on the southern side of a large sheltered bay. Here you will sandy beaches and mangroves, while coral reefs are located in its centre. The uninhabited Dana Island (also called Ndana) just south of Rote is the southernmost island of Indonesia.
Date: March 13th, 2008 |
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Lombok: West Nusa Tenggara
A perfectly round sun in glaring hues of red and orange was sinking behind the horizon between the islands of Gili Air and Gili Meno in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara. Cruising on a boat that was moving into the sunset, I sat dreamily, watching the sky turn from grayish-blue to purplish-pink. The sun was reflected in the rippling water, giving it a golden glimmer according to Prodita Sabarini. I’ve always dreamed of watching the perfect sunset by the beach — like the one so eloquently depicted in Seno Gumira Ajidarma’s collection of short stories Sepotong Senja Untuk Pacarku (A piece of dusk for my love).
Date: February 28th, 2008 |
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Stone Jumping and Surfing: Nias Island, North Sumatra
Stone jumping (hombo batu) and surfing are the two most well-known attractions for tourists coming to the island of Nias, 75 miles west of Sumatera, which only take place in Teluk Dalam on Nias’ south coast. Young Nias men jump over 2-meters stone walls for Rp 50,000, in the village of Bawomatoluo. Meanwhile, surfing was introduced and developed by foreign tourists on the beach of Sorake.
Date: February 2nd, 2008 |
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Turtle Conservation: Karimunjawa, Central Java
The turtle population in Karimunjawa archipelago, north of Central Java, has been decreasing due to local people’s consumption of turtle meat and eggs, while the sea reptile’s habitat has also been damaged, posing the threat of extinction. Turtles have been hunted, slaughtered and consumed by locals. To conserve the protected species, wildlife observers affiliated with the center launched a conservation drive in July 2004, setting up a semi-natural turtle hatching center on Karimunjawa’s Menjangan Besar Island. This 56-hectare island was chosen because of its conformity to turtle hatching requirements and its proximity to the main island, Karimunjawa Island, which is only 10 minutes’ sail away, thus facilitating control.
Date: January 22nd, 2008 |
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Kikisi Resorts: Sulawesi
Getting out into the islands in the archipelago you can find some fairly luxurious accommodation nestled on white, sandy beaches far from the madding crowds. A lot offer diving facilities and other adventure sports. One such place is the Kikisi Resorts in Sulawesi.
Date: January 17th, 2008 |
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