The Beautiful of Wakatobi Marine Park

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Wakatobi Marine Park

Indonesia is an archipelago, so there are many beautiful sea here. One of them is Wakatobi marine park. Wakatobi marine park located in Banda Sea, Sulawesi.  It is one of underwater paradise in world’s coral triangle. Wakatobi marine park has expanse of the vast reef along the waters with underwater topography, so complex is an exotic attraction for tourists who will enjoy the underwater sights by submarine activities.


Specifically Wakatobi marine park has approximately 25 clusters of coral reef with hundreds of species (approximately 750 species), but is surrounded by a total area of 600 km2 and attractions are stunning beaches, sparkling white sand which when illuminated by the sun and was the original area beach.

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Discover The Beautiful Sea Of Karimunjawa

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Not be enough to dive in Karimunjawa day. The words that describe the many dive sites that can be explored.

Wonderfull Karimunjawa palm beach

The sound of the waves and gusts of wind when the beach was first set foot on the beach Publications, Karimun Jawa, Jepara regency. To get to the island area of 1285.5 hectares, the trip takes 3.5 hours by fast boat KMC Kartini I of Port of Tanjung Emas, Semarang, or 3 hours from the coast Kartini, Jepara. If using MI Muria, travel time is 6 hours from Jepara. Once arrived, immediately seek lodging that offers services to diving locations. Usually, they are also rent diving equipment and diving instructor to assist with the cost of Rp 500,000 per day. If you want more easily, you can go diving tour packages offered by travel agency or following diving group activities. However, the tourists must have a diving license from an official dive as a condition of the scuba diving. If no license, can also simply snorkel for underwater beauty can be seen from the surface of the water.

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11 Tempat Wisata Teromantis di Indonesia

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1. Pulau Bintan, Riau

Pulau Bintan teletak di Provinsi Kepulauan Riau, suasana di pulau ini sungguh memikat, keindahan alam salah satunya. Kemilau pasir putih, birunya air laut, dan rimbunnya pepohonaan merupakan perpaduan yang membuat pulau ini begitu cantik. Di pulau ini terdapat banyak tersedia resor yang bisa disewa untuk bulan madu, private beach, wisata selam, serta wisata kuliner yang bisa jadi alternatif saat berbulan madu.

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Gua Buniayu

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Beragam lokasi tujuan wisata yang memiliki keunikan, keindahan serta kealamian yang dapat dinikmati oleh pengunjung telah lama dikelola serta dikembangkan oleh Perum Perhutani Unit III Jawa Barat dan Banten.  Salah satu lokasi yang dapat menjadi alternatif bagi anda untuk berwisata adalah Wana Wisata Goa Buni Ayu.

Berada pada areal seluas + 10 hektar,  Goa Buni Ayu berada dibawah pengelolaan Perum Perhutani Unit III Jawa Barat dan Banten tepatnya di KPH Sukabumi, BKPH Cikawung, RPH Ciguha.  Wilayah administrasi pemerintahan termasuk kedalam  Desa Kertaangsana, Kecamatan Nyalindung, Kabupaten DT II Sukabumi Provinsi Jawa Barat. Goa Buni Ayu pada awalnya lebih dikenal sebagai Goa Cipicung, hal tersebut disebabkan kerena lokasi goa yang berada di wilayah kampung Cipicung.  Akan tetapi beberapa penelusur goa lebih mengenal nya sebagai Goa Siluman.  Akan tetapi semenjak berada dibawah Pengelolaan Perum Perhutani mulai tanggal 26 Pebruari 1992 nama goa tersebut berubah menjadi Wana Wisata Goa Buniayu.

Penulusuran dan pemetaan Gua Buniayu dilakukan untuk pertama kali pada tahun 1982 oleh seorang speleogiwan Indonesia – Dr. R.K.T. Kho, bersama beberapa penelusur berkebangsaan Perancis anggota Federasi De Speleleologie Francaise (FFS) yaitu : George Robert, Arnoult Seveau, Michael Chassier.Hingga saat ini terdapat beberapa goa yang berada di areal Goa Buni Ayu telah berhasil dipetakan diantaranya: Gua Cipicung (panjang + 3300 m) dan gua-gua lain disekitarnya yaitu Gua Bibijilan (Panjang + 717 m), Gua Adni (Panjang +635 m), Gua Nyangkut (Panjang +390 m), Kubang Lanang (Panjang +302 m), Gua Tanpa Nama (Panjang +400 m), Gua Karsim, Gua Bisoro, Gua Idin, Gua Gede, dan Gua Kole.

Saat ini Goa Siluman lebih dikenal dengan nama Goa Buni Ayu, hal tersebut dikarenakan akan keindahan serta kealamian ornamen-ornamen yang tedapat didalam goa. Kata buni ayu sendiri diambil dari bahasa Sunda yaitu “Buni” dan “Ayu” yang memiliki arti “Kecantikan yang tersembunyi”.  Mengapa demikian?Hal tesebut disebabkan begitu banyak keindahan yang tersembunyi didalam kegelapan abadi Goa Buni Ayu.

Goa Buni Ayu menanti  serta mengundang jiwa petualang anda untuk datang serta menyingkap tabir misteri serta keindahan yang ada didalamnya.  Ada dua jenis perjalanan yang dapat anda nikmati pada saat berwisata di Goa Buni Ayu yaitu penelusuran Goa Minat Umum   dan penelusuran goa minat khusus.  Pada penelusuran goa minat umum anda akan masuk kedalam goa sedalam + 500 meter, untuk menempuh perjalanan tersebut anda tidak perlu mempersiapkan persiapan khusus, gunakan sepatu anti slip serta pakaian yang nyaman jangan lupa pula membawa minuman serta makanan ringan. Selain itu bawalah kamera untuk mengabadikan keindahan ornament goa serta untuk kenang-kenangan perjalanan anda.  Goa Buni Ayu merupakan goa alam yang masih alami didalam nya anda akan menemukan stalaktit, stalakmit, flow stone, coloumn,drapery, gourdam, canopy maupun ornamen goa  lainnya.  Selain itu terdapat pula binatang yang telah mengalami perubahan fungsi inderanya dikarenakan pengaruh lingkungan goa seperti: laba-laba, jangkrik, ikan, ular, kelelawar (megachiroptra),kadal, udang, walet (collocalia) serta beragam jenis binatang lainnya.

Untuk penelusuran goa minat khusus anda perlu mempersiapkan stamina khusus guna menikmati perjalanan yang ada.  Lama perjalanan yang akan ditempuh 4-5 jam, untuk perjalan ini anda diharuskan memakai peralatan khusus diantaranta helm, wear pack anti air, sarung tangan, sepatu boot anti licin serta alat penerangan.  Selain itu dilengkaping pula dengan peralatan caving seperti static/ dynamic rope, karabiner, steel ladder serta perlengkapan lainnya. Untuk  semua keperluan tersebut pihak pengelola telah menyediakan peralatan serta pemandu local yang siap menemani perjalanan anda. Pada penelusuran goa minat khusus anda akan menemukan ornament gua yang lebih kaya dan sangat beragam jika dibandingkan denga minat umum.  Anda juga akan menemukan sungai bawah tanah, air terjun, serta danau dalam goa seluas + 1 hektar.

Penelusuran Gua Angin (Horisontal)

Spesifikasi Gua Angin (Horisontal)

Lorongan
Kedalaman lubang vertikal : Non vertikal
Luas chamber (ruangan) : Variatif di beberapa titik lokasi
Panjang lorong horisontal : ± 300 m (waktu tempuh 1,5 jam pulang-pergi)
Lebar lorong : 1 – 20 meter
Tinggi plafon : rata – rata 2 – 25 meter dari lantai gua

Perairan
Lebar sungai : 1 – 2 meter
Ketinggian permukaan : 0,5 – 3 meter (curah hujan tinggi), 15 cm (kemarau)
air sungai
Diameter danau : Tidak ada
Kedalaman danau : Tidak ada
Ketinggian air terjun : Tidak ada

Jenis Ornamen

• Stalaktit, berbentuk menyerupai ujung tombak
• Stalakmit, terletak selalu di bawah stalaktit
• Drapery, berbentuk seperti sirip ikan hiu
• Gourdam (baby gourdam, mikro gourdam), berbentuk kubah dengan permukaan menyerupai petakan sawah
• Canopy, berbentuk seperti payung
• Flow stone, berbentuk seperti air terjun beku
• Column, berbentuk seperti pilar yang awalnya adalah stalaktit dan stalakmit yang sudah menyatu

Jenis Biota
• Jangkrik
• Kelelawar (megachiroptra)
• Laba - laba
• Ikan
• Udang
• Kadal
• Walet (Collocalia)

Keadaan Lorongan Secara Umum
• Basah
• Kelembaban 60 – 70 %
• Suhu 22 – 25 ° C
• Sudut tanjakan antara 30° – 45°

Kerta Angsana memiliki beberapa gua horisontal dengan berbagai macam jenis ornamen yang ada. Salah satunya adalah gua angin dengan panjang (jalur wisata) sekitar 300 meter dan waktu tempuh 1 – 1,5 jam (Back Track), menyuguhkan keindahan ornamen yang tidak terdapat di permukaan dan seluruh ornamen yang terbentuk melalui proses alam (CaCO3 + CO2 + H2O → Ca (HCO3)2). Gua ini memiliki dua jenis sungai yang mengalir di dalamnya yaitu: otogenik dan allogenik, masing-masing diartikan adalah jenis aliran yang berasal dari luar gua dan dari dalam gua itu sendiri.

Ornamen yang ada yaitu: Gourdam, mikro gourd, drapery, stalagtit, stalagmit, pilar, canopy dan flow stone.
Pada zona terang atau zona troglofil dapat ditemukan beberapa jenis binatang contohnya: laba-laba, jangkrik, kalajengking, lipan.
Pada Zona Senja atau zona trogloxene adalah kelelawar pemakan buah – buahan dan penyerbuk bunga (megachiroptera) , walet (collocalia) , tikus, biawak, landak, ular, anjing hutan. Pada zona gelap abadi atau zona troglobion (gelap abadi) hewan-hewan yang ada telah beradaptasi penuh dengan zona ini, hewan di zona ini tidak memiliki pandangan yang jelas (buta) dan sudah mengembangkan alat penginderanya, seperti: ikan dan udang yang cukup sering terlihat disaat musim kemarau.

Penelusuran Gua Kerek (Vertikal - Horisontal)

Spesifikasi Gua Kerek (Vertikal – Horisontal)
Lorongan
Kedalaman lubang vertikal : ± 30 meter (pintu masuk)
Luas chamber (ruangan) : ± 1½ x lapangan bola
Panjang lorong horisontal : ± 1,5 km (waktu tempuh 5 – 7 jam menuju lubang keluar
horisontal)
Lebar lorong : 1 – 20 meter
Tinggi plafon : rata – rata 2 – 35 meter dari lantai gua

Perairan
Lebar sungai : 1 – 2 meter
Ketinggian permukaan : 50 – 90 centi meter (curah hujan tinggi), 15 cm (kemarau)
Diameter danau : ± 10 meter
Kedalaman danau : ± 5 – 7 meter
Ketinggian air terjun : ± 15 meter

Jenis Ornamen
• Stalaktit, berbentuk menyerupai ujung tombak
• Stalakmit, terletak selalu di bawah stalaktit
• Drapery, berbentuk seperti sirip ikan hiu
• Gourdam (baby gourdam, mikro gourdam), berbentuk kubah dengan permukaan
menyerupai petakan sawah
• Canopy, berbentuk seperti payung
• Flow stone, berbentuk seperti air terjun beku
• Column, berbentuk seperti pilar yang awalnya adalah stalaktit dan stalakmit yang
sudah menyatu

Jenis Biota
• Jangkrik
• Kelelawar (megachiroptra)
• Laba - laba
• Ikan
• Udang
• Kadal
• Walet (Collocalia)

Keadaan Lorongan Secara Umum
• Basah
• Kelembaban 60 – 70 %
• Suhu 22 – 25° C
• Sudut tanjakan antara 40° – 50°

Gua vertikal yang sering digunakan untuk kegiatan wisata (wisata minat khusus) adalah Gua Kerek yang sebenarnya merupakan lorong sambung dari Gua Angin. Memasuki lorongan di dalam Gua Kerek harus ditempuh melalui lubang vertikal dengan kedalaman mencapai ± 3 meter, jarak tempuh horisontal 1,5 km, waktu tempuh 5 – 7 jam dan merupakan Single Pitch yang memiliki ruang (chamber) sebesar ± 1,5 kali lapangan bola. Sekitar 5 menit penelusuran, anda akan menyusuri aliran sungai bawah tanah yang cukup besar dan menyusurinya menuju air terjun dalam gua.

Berjalan melalui lantai gua yang banyak mengalami break down proses peruntuhan akibat proses dari air yang melaluinya menjadikan penelusuran berada dalam katagori Medium Adventure, dengan tingkat resiko yang cukup tinggi jika tidak di perlengkapi dengan beberapa alat dengan spesifikasi khusus dan pemandu yang profesional (Sertifikasi dari HIKESPI (FINSPAC), Union Internationale de Speleologie) .

Perjalanan dilanjutkan dengan menuruni sebuah gourdam dengan teknik chimneying (atau bisa memakai Etrier yang sudah terpasang untuk mempermudah anda) mengantar anda masuk ke sungai kemudian menuju Sum (sungai yang menghilang ke dalam dinding gua) lalu anda akan memasuki lorongan berlumpur, berbentuk Cone dan bersebelahan dengan sebuah danau dalam gua (setelah anda keluar dari lorong tersebut). Kemudian anda akan menaiki sebuah tanjakan dengan kemiringan 40° setinggi 3 meter, lalu anda akan disambut kembali dengan medan berlumpur menuju dinding setinggi ± 7–10 meter dan memanjatnya dengan menggunakan teknik Chimneying atau anda bisa menggunakan Steel Ladder (tangga baja) yang akan kami pasang.

Di perlukan kejelian dalam menelusuri Gua Kerek ini mengingat resiko yang cukup tinggi tapi dalam beberapa kesempatan akan menemukan udang dan ikan yang tidak memiliki warna badan (transparan) selain anda akan menemukan hewan khas zona gelap abadi seperti kelelawar serta walet dan tentunya beragam ornamen yang indah.

Aksesbilitas: 

Goa buni ayu dapat ditempuh dengan kendaraan pribadi  maupun kendaraan angkutan umum, baik dari Jakarta maupun bandung dengan rute sebagai berikut:

1. Jakarta-Sukabumi: +90 km,

• Jakarta-Sukabumi (turun di terminal bus sukabumi)Terminal bus Sukabumi (Naik angkutan kota no. 14 warna putih) turun di depan BNI Cab Sukabumi, naik angkutan kota no. 27 warna ungu jurusan Baros turun di terminal jubleg, naik angkutan kota no. 47 atau bus jurusan Sagaranten turun di Goa Buni Ayu.

2. Bandung-Sukabumi

• Bandung (Termina bis Leuwi Panjang) –Sukabumi (Terminal bis Sukabumi)- Rute sama

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Indonesia Top 10 Spots (Diving)

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Here is the list of Top 10 Spots for Diving in Indonesia.. Best of the World.

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1. Komodo Islands
Komodo Island and national park reserve offers just about every type of tropical diving imaginable – from calm and colourful shallow reefs alive with hundreds of colourful reef fishes and crammed with invertebrates, to current-swept deep water sea mounts, walls and pinnacles patrolled by sharks, tuna and other big fish. The variety of marine life for scuba diving in Komodo rivals the world’s best dive destinations. This is the world’s epicentre for marine diversity and you’ll see loads of stuff here on a diving cruise that you just won’t see anywhere else in the world – From whale sharks, sunfish, mantas and eagle rays to pygmy seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, clown frogfish, nudibranchs and blue-ringed octopus – all at home amongst a spectacular range of colourful sponges, sea squirts, tunicates and corals – a macro enthusiast’s heaven. The island is also famous for its Komodo dragon monitor lizard, the largest lizards in the world. An alert and agile predator and scavenger that can reach 2.5 metres in length and 125 kg, they are known locally as ‘Ora’ and now about 1,100 inhabit the island and about half that live on nearby Rinca Island.

2. Bunaken Island
To dive in the deep waters of the Bunaken Island National Marine Park in Manado is to be among some of the highest levels of biodiversity in the world, with outstanding fish variety and world-class wall diving. When you’re scuba diving in Bunaken you can see seven times more genera of coral than Hawaii, 33 species of butterflyfish and over 70% of all fish species known to the Indo-western Pacific. From the smallest commensal shrimp to black tip reef sharks and eagle rays, there is something for everyone in this very special destination. Bunaken diving is very popular with fun divers and marine biologists both of whom can take great pleasure from the diversity of coral and fish found here. You will surely encounter marine life here that you have not come across elsewhere. Various schemes are being undertaken to encourage responsible attitudes towards the reefs, the sea life and with regards to refuse disposal in the area. In Bunaken your few dollars really do make a difference!

3. Raja Ampat Islands
Located off the northwest tip of Bird’s Head Peninsula on the island of New Guinea, Raja Ampat, or the Four Kings, is an archipelago comprising over 1,500 small islands, cays and shoals. Put simply, Raja Ampat diving is the bees knees in the world of scuba. If you don’t enjoy your dives here, you may as well sell your dive gear! According to the Conservation International Rapid Assessment Bulletin, the marine life diversity for scuba diving in Irian Jaya is considerably greater than all other areas sampled in the coral triangle of Indonesia, Philippines and Papua New Guinea – the cream of the cream in world diving. Over 1,200 fish species – a world record 284 on one single dive at Kofiau Island, the benchmark figure for an excellent dive site of 200 fish species surpassed on 51% of Raja Ampat dives (another world record), 600 coral species , 699 mollusc species – again another world high. The term “Frontier Diving” seems to have been invented for Raja Ampat in Irian Jaya. To visit these waters is to feel at the edge of the earth. To gaze over crystalline seas at the beehive-shaped, largely uninhabited islands is to be as far away from it all as you can imagine. At night time in Misool you can peer out at the horizon and maybe see one or two distant specks of light.

4. Bali Islands
One of the most beautiful islands in the world, Bali is Indonesia’s most popular dive holiday destination. Many visitors find the attraction of good shore-based diving set against a stunning back drop of huge, magnificent volcanoes and picturesque rice paddy terraces, simply irresistible. The greatest feature of scuba diving in Bali is the rich and varied sites – deep drop-offs and steep banks, coral ridges and bommies, one of the most famous wrecks in the world, volcanic outcrops and seagrass beds. With the colourful and diverse marine life, there’s enough here to keep you coming back for more. If you wanted to record all the animals you can see here, you’d need to bring along a mini-library of marine guide books. From hairy frogfish, cockatoo leaf fish and pygmy seahorses in Secret Bay and Menjangan on the north west tip of the island, to bumphead parrotfish and reef sharks in the north and east at Tulamben and Candi Dasa, to the sunfish and trevallies of nearby Nusa Penida and Lembongan islands, the Bali sights are truly fascinating. Allow yourself to be surprised for you really never know just what you might see in this ever-changing underwater jewel.

5. Sumbawa & Flores Islands
Diving in Flores gives you the perfect chance to add new, small fish and aquatic animals to your knowledge base since it is known for its endemic species. Although the combined effects of dynamite fishing and the earthquake and tsunami of 1992 caused damage to certain areas including Maumere, the regeneration of the reefs here is cause for celebration. Space was cleared by these natural phenomena, which has allowed new corals to flourish and bring an even greater diversity to the sites. These sheltered and varied havens offer crystal-clear waters, deep and vibrant walls, steaming underwater volcanic vents, fertile breeding grounds and conditions that are prefect for some fantastic macro diving opportunities. Sumbawa scuba diving has its own vast schools of countless triggerfish and butterflyfish, macro sightings of blue-ringed octopus, clown frogfish and nudibranchs, numerous reef sharks and tunas in the deep walled sections. Allied to this are the topside visual attractions of volcanoes and bat colonies, and you’ll soon have enough reasons to plunge deep and explore the underwater tapestry of Sumbawa.

6. Lombok island
Some People think they have seen it all, but they dont, Lombok diving offer spectacular diving destination with untouched coral reefs, pinnacles and home of “Hammerhead” sharks and other giant creatures. For divers who would like to enjoy some pristine dive sites, we offer a world of 100% intact coral and a unique variety of species. “…It’s an Eldora do for underwater photographers.” Lombok are the perfect place when you want to escape from it all. The peaceful Lombok atmosphere is the best place for holiday with white sand beach and under water panoramas. The many drop-offs, plateaus and slopes around the Lombok”s reflect a good cross-section of what Indonesia has to offer. Dive in and be fascinated by a variety of turtles, White-tip Reef Sharks, Cuttlefish, Moray Eels, Angel Fish, Ghost Pipefish, Snappers, Mantas, Eagle rays and more. This is always a very popular dive site which will offer you a large diversity and abundance in marine on a single dive. The sea mounds and canyon walls differ in size and offer you an interesting collection of overhangs and outcrops, all covered in a variety of hard and soft corals. Huge sea fans and other interesting coral formations will fascinate you from start to finish.

7. Bangka & Belitung Islands
The islands of Bangka and Belitung, with its rolling hills of green fields and forests, and the nearby islands of Gangga and Talise offer over 25 dive sites with fringing reef slopes and pinnacles carpeted in soft corals. The row of underwater boulder pinnacles that just break the surface here form giant steps underwater. This is a drift dive that requires a negatively buoyant entry, as waves can be present at the surface at drop off and pick up points. As you descend down the pinnacles you will marvel at the proliferation of green and golden brown soft corals, huge elephant ear sponges, dense thickets of branching green cup coral and table corals. There are carpets of frilled leather corals and pink, brown, cream and lilac soft coral trees swaying in the shallow surge. “Breathtaking” and “awesome” are oft-used words on the boat after this Bangka & Belitung dive.

8. Banda Islands
Seemingly insignificant islands in the middle of nowhere in the Banda Sea, in fact the Banda Islands are steeped in history and blessed with some of the finest diving in the country. Central to the spice trade of old, and former home to exiled freedom fighters, the islands are now enjoying a growing reputation for what goes on below the surface. The remoteness of the islands in the wide open Banda Sea, and the low levels of human population, have meant less fishing pressures, and a vibrant, natural and healthy reef system. The results of this are fishes in incredible numbers, huge seafans and sponges, and some monumental hard corals. At most sites you’ll see enormous schools of fusiliers and thousands of redtooth tirggerfish. One certainty is that you will see plenty of big stuff as well as no shortage of colourful reef life. Topside, these islands boast climbable volcanic mountains which are covered in lush green vegetation. For a taste of historic atmosphere going ashore in Banda Neira is a must for its remnants from the old spice trade of colonial times.

9. Wakatobi Islands
Rising from the depths of the Banda Sea, the main islands of Wangi, Kaledupa, Tomea, Binongki – WaKaToBi – dish up large portions of all the world’s reef types – fringing, atoll and barrier – and are served with lashings of healthy corals and dense schools of fish. Being a national park, fishing is strictly limited and the reefs are protected, meaning plenty of action for you the diver. Local fishing communities obtain a fair share of the income generated by dive tourism in exchange for adopting more sustainable practices, such as leaving large stretches of reef completely untouched. Other contributions go towards education and strengthening local support for the marine park. Word is beginning to spread about Wakatobi but it is still relatively new. Indeed there are even new sites out there waiting to be discovered, particularly in the outer atolls which are virtually untouched. Dive in and discover the animal attractions here in the Banda Sea.

10. Sangihe & Talaud Archipelago
The Sangihe Archipelago is a chain of volcanic islands off the north east peninsula of North Sulawesi. Consisting of about forty volcanic islands some of which are over 1,500 metres high, the archipelago’s waters are some of deepest in the world and deep-water currents bring plankton and nutrients from the deep. Be the man from Atlantis by diving what was once a thriving village. Feeling like an archeologist you cruise around through the numerous black corals and investigate the tunnels and doorways. Diving here amongst topography carved out by man’s own hand stands in stark contrast to the norm of diving among nature’s splendour and is definitely one you won’t forget. Diving just off the dormant volcano of Ruang Island always gets the thumbs up from those who have been here. It is as if the Creator has put every shape, size and colour of sponge and crinoid here in this one spot. This provides a magnificent backdrop against which you can spot some of the many sharks, dogtooth tuna and extraordinarily large schools of barracudas that call this place home.

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Indonesia Top 10 Spots (Surfing)

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The very first surf travelers who came Indonesia sent back reports of impossibly perfect crystal tubes, white sand beaches fringed with palm trees, warm weather and brilliant sunshine, and local people who were friendly and hospitable. It wasn’t just a surfing experience: it was paradise.

Indonesia offers the ultimate in surf travel adventures and is definitely an experience not to be missed. The first thing to understand about the surf is that there’s plenty of it. The swells come from the south and southwest, so all the islands that have coastlines facing in those directions get waves. That includes Sumatra, Java, Bali, Lombok, Sumbawa, Flores, Sumba and Timor, plus countless tiny offshore islands.

Here is the list of best of the best surfing spot in Indonesia..

1. Mentawai Island
Do i really need to tell you that the Mentawai Islands are one of the world’s most consistent surf destinations? If you surf, you already know that! The Mentawai Islands are one of the most consistent surf destinations in the world. The mentawai islands are regarded as having some of the most consistent surf breaks in the world and home to some surf breaks that will blow your mind! With the discovery of the incredible surf of the Mentawai Islands off West Sumatra, the search for surfing perfection was over-here it lived in staggering abundance. Islet after islet, flawless reef after flawless reef; sun and blue water, offshore winds and spitting tubes.

2. Panaitan Island
Situated just off the coast of West Java, Panaitan Island hosts 7 excellent surf spots including the legendary One Palm Point and Apocalypse. Panaitan is rich of wildlife and now you can surf its world class waves in warm, clear blue water away from crowds. Panaitan is part of Ujung Kulon national park, which is a United Nations World Heritage site. One of the world’s longest (upto 800 yards), most perfect, most dangerous shallow left-hand barrelsreels across a reef point.

3. Bali Island

Bali is paradise island in the world and immaculate it could almost be a painted backdrop. For those who have always wanted to surfing, Bali has very consistent surf and great warm weather. Bali Island, the perfect holiday destination for all ages offers something for everyone. This tropical paradise has a unique blend of modern tourist facilities combined with wonderful shopping and a rich past and heritage. Some of the best surfing beaches in the world can be found on the western side of the island. Bali gets the full force of southern ocean swells direct from the antarctic with its south-west and south-east coasts being littered with surf spots.

4. Lombok Islands

Lombok is also known for its best secret surf point, The Desert Point. A long walled and incredibly hollow left hander that on its day can break up to 300 meters, growing in size from takeoff to end. Best between 3-8 ft. You may need to hire boat from locals to take you to some of the wave’s point. If you stay in Kuta Beach Lombok, ask around, many locals surfer will guide you to find the waves. Kuta Lombok is “surfers’ paradise”. Waves are excellent and many good surf points, such as Mawi, Mawun and etc include “Point X”, along South coast of Lombok.

5. Sumbawa Islands
The islands of Sumbawa are located to the east of Bali, The region for this surf adventure boast a range of world class waves that work on varied conditions maximizing the potential for good surf. Sumbawa offers some classic tropical surfing with two main surfing areas: West Sumbawa and the Lakai area. This area has many steep cliffs that offer scenic backdrops to the epic surf. The coast of West Sumbawa is dotted with a series of quality breaks. The three main and most famous spots surfed on the west coast of Sumbawa are Scar Reef, Super Suck and Yo-Yo’s. When those all surfe is working, it is really working and will make your trip to Sumbawa more than worthwhile.

6. Nias Islands

Nias Island is the cite of some really fantastic surfing. Nias is famous for the perfect waves breaking off Lagundri Bay. The Nias wave operates perfectly from 2 to 15 feet. Access is easy thanks to a break in the reef called “The Keyhole” that will spare you getting over the sand bar no matter how big this obstacle is. The reef itself is not dangerous compared to other surfing spots in Indonesia. The corals are abundant but not aggressive. Because of the geographical position of the archipelago, this cluster of islands is one of the most interesting areas in the world.

7. G-Land (Grajagan Islands)
G-Land is a magical place and one of the surfing world’s most incredible surfing destinations. For many surfers, it’s been a very special surfing site of primitive beauty and perfect waves. Like the primitive magical sound of its name, the mentions of Grajagan is an Indonesia incantation that causes surfers everywhere gaze longingly at the horizon.The long lines are unmistakable perfect and the discovery that followed is now regarded as arguably the world’s best left-hander ever. Known for its consistent off-shore trade winds during the sessions. G-Land is a Mecca for travelling surfers and the global pilgrimage to G-Land occurs all year around as surfers travel to Java to sample G-Land jewels.

8. Sumba Island
Close to Bali, Sumba provides some excellent waves in beautiful surroundings. With an exciting local culture and a relatively small population, Sumba is one of the more pristine, unspoilt, undeveloped and least crowded regions of Indonesia. There are good waves all over the island providing options for surfers of all levels – from beginners right through to advanced surfers. On top of perfect tropical surf, the island is also great for fishing, snorkelling, bird watching, beach combing and relaxing. Uncrowded waves, laidback living and spectacular sights – Sumba is the spirit of surf travel.

9. Timor Islands
The West Timor islands have some of the best uncrowded waves in Indonesia. The islands of West Timor and Roti have some well-known, little surfed breaks (like T-Lands) as well as quite a few secret spots. T-Land is the ultimate fun wave, a lefthander where you can smack reo after reo, ride the nose forever or just cruise your way through section after section. Roti island is the furthest southern point of Indonesia, with beautiful unspoilt beaches combining amazing surfbreaks, pockets of lush tropical rainforests, savanna’s and rolling hills ending in sheer cliff. You now have the chance to experience this Indonesia dream.

10. Nusa Penida & Nusa Lembongan Islands
Nusa Penida region consists of 3 isles, which are Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan, and Nusa Ceningan. These isles, located on the east-west side of Bali. Another secret place for some private time on beautiful white, sandy beaches and obviously a great spot to surf as well. Usually, the Nusa Penida region is visited by fanatic surfers seeking hideouts to surf. Explore the crystal clear, warm waves of the island of Nusa Lembongan. From the gentle fun waves of playgrounds to the hollow perfection of lacerations, Nusa Lembongan has a surf break for all levels.
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11. Gili Trawangan and Gili Meno Islands
In a land of left handers, this place is a refreshing change. The locals are cool, the atmosphere on the Gili Islands is horizontal and the break, if a little fickle is well worth checking out. People doubt this spot, which is good because it keeps the crowds down. When its breaking you can’t miss it. This spot is called secrets by the local boys who are more than welcoming to traveling surfres, and it picks up more swell than you’d expect. The take off spot on the outside point is fairly easy, but it quickly jacks up to produce long and hollow walls. It breaks over a shallow reef for a long and fast ride. Its fun up to double overhead with long tube rides, but over that it becomes one serious wave that walls and walls and walls.

source:syadera

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