The Beauty of Bunaken's Underwater

Who does not know Bunaken? foreign travelers were agreed, Bunaken is the perfect place to dive. There are a variety sorts of fish ornamental and coral reefs who charming in this place. so, Dive into the beauty!

Bunaken at Manado Bay, with an area of ​​8.08 km ², located on the northern island of Sulawesi, Indonesia. Bunaken is part of the government city of Manado, the capital of North Sulawesi. The around of Bunaken marine park is part of the National Park. You can take it with a speed boat from Manado at a cost of Rp 25,000 per person for 40 minutes.

In the Bunaken Marine Park, visitors can see an amazing colorful variety of marine life.
Marine Park waters, allowing people could clearly see the variety of marine life. There are 13 types of coral reefs in this marine park which dominated by marine rocks. The most interesting sights is the coral cliffs that rise vertically downwards as deep as 25-50 meters.

Not only are coral reefs, there are 91 species of fish that are ready to accompany you. The types of fish such as local fish gusimi horse (Hippocampus), white koi (Seriola rivoliana), lolosi yellow tail (Lutjanus kasmira), goropa (Spilotocepsep hinephelus and hypselosoma Pseudanthias), indigo trunk (Scolopsis bilineatus), and others.

Divers can also find mollusks like giant clams (Tridacna gigas), the fish head of the goat (Cassis cornuta), nautilus (Nautilus pompillius), and tunikates or askidian.

For those of you who love scuba diving then this place is the best place. There are about 20 point dive, where divers will have the opportunity to swim in the ocean floor with an amazing variety of marine life. Sure, the underwater biota at any point of diving is different and beautiful. Do not forget to visit the Manado Tua, Siladen, and Mantehage, which has a beach that is no less beautiful.

Make sure you visit Bunaken during the best time is between May and August. In this month you can explore the whole of this beautiful marine park. The beauty of Bunaken will hypnotize you. The underwater world is well known by foreign tourists.

How to get there?

To reach Manado, there are options which airlines serve the route, both from Jakarta, Denpasar, Makassar and Sorong. From Jakarta, you can choose the Garuda Indonesia, which flies twice a day, Lion Air, 3 times a day and Batavia Air, twice a day, the journey takes approximately 3 hours.

Bunaken Island is very easy to reach from Manado by motor boat. Departing from the seaport, Manado, Molas, Kalasey, and Tasik Ria Beach. Ferry boats from Manado to Bunaken depart at around 14:00 (depending on tides).

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largest lake of jellyfish in the world

Jellyfish of Lake kakaban

This is one of the most unique places in the world. A place where we can interact with a jellyfish without fear of sting. The lake is usually composed of fresh water, but not to those in Kakaban, East Kalimantan. The lake is composed of brackish water and is inhabited by a jellyfish which do not sting. Lake Kakaban defined as the largest jellyfish lake in the world

Lake Kakaban have jellyfish which is unique because it is at the bottom of the lake with tentacles facing up. One thing that is strange, because usually the jellyfish are on the surface and has its tentacles facing down.

Lake Kakaban included in Derawan Islands. Kakaban included in the district of Berau, East Kalimantan. Is approximately 1 hour using a speedboat from the island Derawan.

From a distance, Lake Kakaban looks solid. Reefs that lined the walls and covered with tropical trees of green color in contrast with the bright blue sky. Plus the sparkling white sand, clear sea water greenish blue, and coral reefs are visible from the surface of the light water. Absolutely perfect divine creation.

But that's not the main attraction of Kakaban. To see the main attraction of Kakaban, you should go the way of entering the island of wooden stairs and bridges, that would be enough to warm up exercise before plunge into the "Lake Kakaban". This is what makes Kakaban be special in the eyes of the world. On the island there is an ancient form of the number nine, which formed about two million years ago due to the onset of rock with a height of up to 50 meters. Then, rock made ​​a number of trapped water, and formed the lake. Ancient lake inhabited by thousands of different species of jellyfish by UNESCO in the set as one of the world heritage.

Do not be afraid to plunge into the lake Kakaban, because jellyfish in lake kakaban very tame and do not sting, by the process of natural evolution. The absence of predators in the lake is made ​​of jellyfish found there lost its sting. In addition sea water mixes with ground water and rain made ​​the water in a brackish lake.

Not satisfied just to enjoy Kakaban from the mainland, then try to another part of the island to enjoy the underwater world. Snorkeling and diving are very suitable to do there. From the pier, do not have far to find a spot of coral reefs.

Like most of the underwater garden of course the underwater world of Kakaban also filled with various types of coral reefs and marine fish of various colors, sizes, and types. Coral reefs become a view of the underwater world. Seen some shy clown fish hiding in anemone.

In lake kakaban can be found under the sea cliff. A wonderful but terrible sight. That is what will you feel when you are in this area. located at the boundary between shallow and deep seas. but in this area we will find the fish more. The location lake of kakaban is far enough to reach. this makes Kakaban still well preserved.

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Sulamadaha coast of Ternate, North Maluku

Sulamadaha Beach

Sulamadaha beach in Ternate, North Maluku province. approximately 14 miles from downtown ternate, Sulamadaha Coast is easily accessible by public transport or private vehicles. though, does not have white sand, but has its own charm. The beach is directly opposite the island of Hiri, with green hills. From beaches, hill Hiri obvious like appear from the sea surface. Hiri Island is very beautiful and cool, which used to be a place of exile to avoid arrest Sultan Muhammad Djabir Syah of the Netherlands.

Visitors can cross to the 'island of Hiri' from 'Beach Sulamadaha' by hire a fishing boat. you should leave early to get back to the beach in the afternoon. If you intend to climb the hill, you should prepare yourself with the equipment and supplies are more adequate, such as tents, outdoor shoes, food, and so forth.

Sulamadaha Beach

On the left Sulamadaha Coast, there is a pyramid-shaped Saomadaha Gulf. Saomadah sandy beach in the Gulf of white and the bottom waters are marine parks, so we could have a snorkel and diving activities. If you want to dive, you must bring your own equipment. Because there has been no equipment rentals and snorkel diving. Sulamadaha beach is quite clean. Waves are not too large. While the next round of this beach there is a small reef that is very cool because of overgrown shrubs and greenery, perfect for those who seek tranquility. Bring your camera or camcorder to capture the charm of Sulamadaha Coast. Despite the black sand and panoramic sunset, but still, many who visit this beach.

Sulamadaha Beach

Sulamadaha, so people Ternate call this black sand beach. The beach is quite popular in Ternate. Sulamadaha beach has a beautiful natural feel, though not the white sand. Sulamadaha has many species of coastal and marine life which is very spectacular, unspoiled reef in the sea is crystal clear, free of trash and pollution. Visitors can perform a variety of tourist activities such as diving and snorkeling.

How to get there ?

From Jakarta, you get on a plane with the aim of Ternate, usually transit in Makassar or Manado. On arrival at the airport Sultan Babullah, Ternate, ride public transportation or a taxi to the city center. From the center of Ternate to Coast Sulamadaha about 1 hour.

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Ngurbloat Beach, in Tual Southeast Maluku

Ngurbloat or known by the town of Tual as Pasir Panjang Coast is a stunning beach, located in the village Ngilngof, in the west of Little Kei Island. and is about 20 kilometers from Tual, the capital of Southeast Maluku regency.

White sand that extends about 5 km, thousands of coconut trees that lie off the coast, clear blue sea and the waves are calm will make you stand for long in this place. This area is still very natural and is a tourist area that is easily reached by residents on the island of Kei. Ngurbloat privilege is the sand beach. In addition to a stretch of sandy beach is very wide, the color of bright white sand beaches Ngurbloat and the texture is very soft and smooth. This condition that makes the difference Ngurbloat with other beaches. In overcast conditions, sandy beaches still look shiny, and quite dazzling. Sand softness in Ngurbloat, believed to be the only matched by the softness of flour. This condition that makes the difference Ngurbloat with other beaches. No wonder Ngurbloat known as the White Sand beach with World's Most Subtle. At the time of the heat, sand beach is not such a hot sands of the beach in general.

Land in Little Kei Island area consists of rocks, causing only certain types of plants that can grow there. Rarely found large trees are lush.

Upon entering the beach area which is only about 100 meters from the highway Ngilngof Village, the tourists will be greeted by a wave of towering palm trees. However, be careful when it came to the coast road, especially when the rainy season. The entrance to the beach is made ​​of very slippery rocks. The vast expanse of white sand in Ngurbloat was very enjoyable for those who enjoy walking and playing on the beach.

How to get there?

To get to Tual, from Jakarta, you can get on a plane Batavia, Lion, Srivijaya, if not a holiday tickets range from 500 thousand rupiah to 700 thousand rupiahs. if the holiday is usually around 800 thousand rupiah to one million rupiahs. Furthermore, from Ambon, you can directly transit to Tual with WingsAir, TriganaAir or ExpresAir with ticket prices ranging from 600-900 thousand.

Ngurbloat area can be achieved using a rental car or public transport based in Market Ohoijang, Langgur. The journey to get to Ngurbloat taken approximately one hour

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Derawan Island

Derawan Island

Although only a small town, Berau, East Kalimantan, have a variety of beautiful tourist potential. Berau Regency Center is located in District Tanjung Redeb, which was situated between two rivers that cut through town Tanjung Redeb, the segah river and Kelay river.

If traveling to Berau, it's unfortunately that is not taking the time to visit various tourist objects. In Tanjung Redeb not difficult to find a place to stay. The city also has many lodging options, ranging from star class hotel, jasmine up a cheap backpacker class.

To reach Tanjung Redeb not too difficult. Moreover, the currently available wide-body aircraft types boieng 737-200. The plane was ready to serve the transportation of tourists who wish to visit the Berau, either directly from the Balikpapan and through Tarakan. Want to try by land along the main road of Tanjung Redeb-Balikpapan? This can be an exciting adventure.

Berau has many attractions, including the Derawan Island, which is known to have natural beauty under the sea. Derawan beach is stunning, compared with a beach in Bali, the beach is much cleaner and Derawan underwater scenery is very beautiful, if you're snorkling, you will find a wide variety of marine life, you will also find a turtle. Derawan clean white sand beaches, crystal clear water as well.

In derawan island, it possible to dive with turtle on every dive at derawan, turtles are also found coming on land every night to procreate. And the quality of diving around Derawan is indeed what divers dream about.

However you can just on the door step-beneath the pylons of 200 m long jetty. Here you'll found some of the most mind-boggling and bizarre critters you will see; luminous multi coloured dumpling squids, pairs of 3 ft (1 meters) crocodile fishes, finger-sized purple sea horses and unidentified species of worms, tunicates and dwarf scorpiofish.

Derawan Is part of  Indonesian Tourism

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