TANJUNG BIRA & TAKABONERATE, SOUTH SULAWESI

Tanjung Bira located at the southern tip of South Sulawesi Province which is in Bonto Bahari District, Bulukumba. Various facilities are available, such as hotels, restaurants, and telecommunication. This beach is 41 km to the east of the Bulukumba. There is a ferry crossing the harbor to the Selayar island. The tourists can swim, sunbathing, diving and snorkeling, watching sunrise and sunset in a similar position, and can enjoy the beauty of the two existing islands in front of this coast, namely Liukang island and Kambing island.

Travel Routes and Accommodations:

Tanjung Bira located about 40 km from Bulukumba, or 200 km from Makassar City.

• Makassar to Bulukumba: There are MPV public transports with a tariff of Rp. 35000.
• Bulukumba to Tanjung Bira: By public transport called “pete-pete” with a tariff of Rp. 8000 - Rp. 10000.

Travelling time from Makassar to Tanjung Bira approximately 3 to 3.5 hours.

• Hasanuddin Airport to Malengkeri transport terminal (Makassar): By taxi which rates upto approximately Rp. 40.000.
• Malengkeri terminal to Bulukumba/Tanjung Bira: there were some buses to Bulukumba/Tanjung Bira.

In Tanjung Bira, the public transport only available until the afternoon. But we can use car rent which rates upto Rp. 500.000.

The Cost of admission to the location of Tanjung Bira Beach is Rp. 5000. Tanjung Bira equipped with facilities such restaurants, lodging, villas, bungalows, and hotels with rates starting from Rp. 100.000 to Rp. 600.000 per day. There is also a diving and snorkeling equipment rental rates to upto Rp 30.000. Tourists who want to tour around the coast, can use motor rent for Rp 65.000. In coastal areas there is also a ferry port is ready to take tourists who want to travel to the Selayar island for diving.

Hotels
Bira Beach Hotel
Bira View Inn
Sapolohe Cottages
Anda Bungalows
Riswan Bungalows
Riswan Guesthouse
Nusa Bunga Bungalows
Bara Beach Inn

Takabonerate National Park:

Takabonerate National Park has the third largest coral atoll in the world (after Kwajifein, Marshall Islands and Suvadiva, Moldiva Islands). Size of atoll is approximately 220.000 hectares, with scattered coral reef area of 500 km sq. Beach vegetation dominated by coconut, pandanus sea, sea pine, and almond. Coral reefs are identified as many as 261 species from 17 families. Most of these types of coral reef atolls have been formed (barrier reef) and the reef edge (fringing reef). There are approximately 295 species of reef fish and many kinds of consumption fish, including 244 types of mollusks, hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata), green turtle (Chelonia mydas) and lekang hawksbill (Dermochelys coriacea).

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NATUNA, THE BEAUTY at BORDER LINE

Natuna Islands, located at the northern tip of Indonesia. Bunguran, Jemaja, and Serasan island are the three largest islands in this archipelago. Natuna Islands was a district in Riau Islands Province, with capital Ranai Bunguran Island.

Surrounded in the Natuna Sea, bordering Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, and Singapore. The islands have beautiful scenery, with beaches that are still virgin. There are beach tourism, such as the Tanjung beach, Sebagul, Selahang Gulf, Setengar, and so forth. Suitable for snorkeling, turtle habitat observations, and lovers of the underwater tour.

Senoa Island is the outermost islands of Indonesia, can be reached by pompong (small boats). This Island shape looks like pregnant women who were lying on the sea. In Senoa Island, visitors will find a turtle that roam freely on the beach. On this island there are also a number of swallow nest in the cave.

There are also rocks and cave tourist attraction such Batu Sindu cave, Batu Kapal, Alive Stone Park, and so forth. Natuna has a number of large boulders scattered throughout the island. The rocks are protected and used as tourist objects by local government. This form of rocks are also unique, like Batu Kapal in the form of two large boulders that lined. The shape resembles like a huge ship that dumped off on the beach. Alive Stone Park is in the form of a standing ellipse stone.

Natuna has one of the rare ape species commonly known by the name "kekah". Kekah only live in Bunguran Island at Sintu Mountain region (Pian Tengah, Sepang, Seberang), Ranai mount and Ceruk Mount. Kekah are eating fruit, leaves, and roots; live in groups, rather difficult to be approached as shy and timid.

How to get there

To reach Natuna Islands we can use the small Fokker aircraft with a capacity of about 45 passenger from Hang Nadim Airport, Batu Besar, Batam, or from Airport Kijang, Tanjung Pinang. Plane trip takes 1 hour 30 minutes; ticket prices Rp 830.000 - 900.000.
Schedule: Pekanbaru - Tg Pinang - Natuna three times a week; Batam - Natuna once 1 week

We can also use the pelni ship from Kijang Harbor, Tanjung Pinang. This ship will return to the Natuna one week later. The trip by boat takes approximately 12 hours at a cost of Rp. 150.000.

Tour & travel agents

Metra Sarana Tour & Travel
Addres : Jl. Sukarno-Hatta, Batu Hitam - Ranai
Phone/Fax : +62 0773 - 31081
Ranai Alam Lestari
Address: Jl. H.R. Subrantas - Ranai
Phone/Fax : +62 0773 - 31051
Samudra Mas Tour & Travel
Address: Jl. DKWM Benteng - Ranai
Phone/Fax : +62 0773 - 31600

Hotels

Hotel: Caesar
Address: Jl. Pramuka No. 3 - Ranai
Phone/Fax: +62 0773 - 31421
Hotel: Natuna
Address: Jl. Subrantas - Ranai
Phone/Fax: +62 0773 - 31501
Hostelry: Sisi Basisir
Address: Jl. DKWM Benteng No. 132 - Ranai
Phone/Fax: +62 0773 - 31212, 31203
Hostelry: Ajo Basamo
Address: Jl. Soekarno Hatta No. 29 - Ranai
Phone/Fax: +62 0773 - 31414
Hostelry: Putri Indah
Address: Jl. Soekarno Hatta No. 31 - Ranai
Phone/Fax: +62 0773 - 31114
Hostelry: Putri Bungsu
Address: Jl. Soekarno Hatta No. 19 - Ranai
Phone/Fax: -
Hostelry: Peni
Address: Jl. Soekarno Hatta - Ranai
Phone/Fax: +62 0773 - 31480
Hostelry: Central
Address: Jl. Soekarno Hatta N0. 109 - Ranai
Phone/Fax: +62 0773 - 31248
Hostelry: Mira
Address: Jl. Soekarno Hatta - Ranai
Phone/Fax: -
Hostelry: Batu Hitam
Address: Jl. Soekarno Hatta - Ranai
Phone/Fax: -
Hostelry: Natuna Island
Address: Jl. Hasanuddin - Ranai
Phone/Fax: -
Hostelry: Mariana
Address: Jl. DKWM Benteng - Ranai
Phone/Fax: -
Hostelry: NFR
Address: Jl. Pasar Pelimpak - Serasan
Phone/Fax: -
Hostelry: Hosan
Address: Jl. Pasar Pelimpak - Serasan
Phone/Fax: -
Hostelry: Orient
Address: Jl. Pelantar Mustamin - Sedanau
Phone/Fax: -
Hostelry: Gembira
Address: Jl. Pelantar Nato - Sedanau
Phone/Fax: -
Hotel: Pelangi Natuna
Address: Jl. Yos Sudarso - Sedanau
Phone/Fax: -

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PACITAN's NATURAL EXOCITISM

Pacitan has a very varied landscape, this town has beaches and mountains; the city called the city bowl because it is surrounded by mountains and hills. It lies on the southern coast of Java Island. It has exotic and virgin beaches, white sand, has big waves and lots of steep reefs. Beach Srau and Klayer are some very exotic beaches.

Access road to the city is adrenaline pumping, up and down the mountain, steep hills on the left side and cliff in the right side. When entering the city, we can enjoy the southern ocean view. Train and plane is still not yet entered the city.

There are several tourist beaches here, but unfortunately, the supporting infrastructure such as road access and transportation facilities still need to be developed further. But from another viewpoint, these conditions create a condition that those beaches are keept virgin. Location of the beaches was a bit far from main roads and not much public transport to get there. Pacitan has some tourism potentials:

1. Teleng Ria beach
Situated in the South Beach (Indian Ocean), white sand stretch as far as 3 km. Distance from the capital only 3.5 km, and can be achieved with various types of vehicle.Some facilities here are view shelter, swimming pool, kids playground, Bonggo Budoyo lodging versatile, campsite, fishing arena, and Pacitan cuisine. This beach is used also for Fish Trade Center so that visitors can buy some fresh fishes.

2. Srau beach
Srau beach located on Pringkuku district, approximately 25 km to the west of the town, can be reched by both private and public vehicles.

3. Klayar beach
Klayar beach located on Donorojo district, approximately 35 km to the west of the town. This white sandy beach has a special nature attraction called "sea flute" which occasionally whistled in between cracks of rock and blast of waves.

4. Sidomulyo beach
This beach is located in the Sidomulyo village, Ngadirajo district, 50 km from the town and can be readched with all kinds of vehicle. It has white sand and 2 km in length.

5. Gong cave
Cave with stalactite and stalagmite which reputedly has the most beautiful in Southeast Asia, depth of approximately 256 m, it has five spring: Sendang Jampi Rogo, Sendang Panguripan, Sendang Relung Jiwo, Sendang Kamulyan, and Sendang Ralung Nisto which said could cure some disease. It beautiful stalactite and stunning stalagmites are given some title, such as: Selo Cengger Bumi, Selo Gerbang Giri, Selo Citro Cipto Agung, Selo Pakuan Bomo, Selo Adi Citro Buwono, Selo Bantaran Angin and Selo Susuh Angin. Located 30 km west of Pacitan in the Bomo village, Punung district and can be easily reached by all types of vehicles. Having a souvenirs market, restaurants, Parking, toilets, and mosque.

6. Tabuhan cave (wasp cave)
It got the name because of the stalactite and stalagmites sounds like gamelan (Javanese traditional music instrument). Its uniqueness has been widely known, quite a lot of tourists and artists use this cave for art performances. This cave is situated in the Wareng village, Punung district, 40 km from downtown Pacitan westward.

7. Warm water bathing
Springs that are still holding many of the properties and major benefits for health and fitness. Baths "Tirto Husodo" has two bathing place, two swimming pools and Lodging. Access to this tourist object is relatively easy, can be reached by car with good road condition, as far as 15 km from the town in the Arjosari district.

8. Ceprotan Ceremony
Ceprotan ceremony has become East Java Tourism event, this ceremony is a tradition in the village of Sekar, hereditary which is always held every year in Dulkangidah (Javanese traditional month) on Friday or Monday. This activity is meant to commemorate the legend of Panji Asmorobangun and Sekartaji Goddess. Ceprotan ceremony location is in the Donorojo district, 40 km to the west City Pacitan.

9. Several other exotic beaches are: Wawaran beach, Tamperan beach, Watu Karung beach, and maybe more undiscovered spot there...

Transportation to Pacitan

This city's main transportation terminal is Arjowinangun. Access to the east route (from Ponorogo & Madiun), which pretty much remains a sharp bend of the main constraints of transport, while the access point to the west toward Central Java, there are two options, the Southern route with the distance is longer and wider roads or passing Sedeng route with a shorter distance but must also pass Sedeng Barata (Sedeng village) which quite steep, so that large buses can not pass this point. Make sure your car is in best condition when pass this route.

Farthest bus line in the east route is Pacitan-Surabaya which are served by large air conditioning fast bus. In one day that there are 2 departures. Another route is Ponorogo-Pacitan with smaller bus and in one day more than 5 departures.

West route through the Southern route (to Solo/Surakarta) bus served with a rather large number, operating hours of 5:00 a.m. to 17:00, from Solo/Surakarta served 24 hours. For the western Sedeng route served only by a small public service vehicles types with the last stop in the Punung District.

Hotels & Lodging

Several small hotels in Pacitan:
Srikandi Hotels
Address: Jl. A. Yani No. 67 Pacitan
Tel. : +62 (0357) 881170
Facilities: VIP Room, and restaurants, meeting rooms and parking lots.
Permata Hotel
Address: Jl. Gatot Subroto No. 26 Pacitan
Tel. : +62 (0357) 881224
Facilities: There are VIP rooms and economic categories, standards, other facilities are restaurants, parking and location in the city center.
Pacitan Hotels
Address: Jl. A. Yani No. 37 Pacitan
Tel. : +62 (0357) 881224
Facilities: VIP Room and the economy, House dinner.
Bali Asri Hotel
Address: Jl. A. Yani No. 69 Pacitan
Tel. : +62 (0357) 881170
Amenities: Family Room, VIP economy, and sports facilities and parking of vehicles.
Remaja Hotels
Address: Jl. A. Yani No. 67 Pacitan
Tel. : +62 (0357) 881188
Facilities: VIP Room and economic classes, the parking of vehicles.
Sidomulyo hotels
Address: Jl. P. Sudirman No. 25 Pacitan
Tel. : +62 (0357) 881207
Facilities: Rooms, parking for vehicles.
Wijaya Hotel
Address: Jl. P. Sudirman No. 41 Pacitan
Tel. : +62 (0357) 881128
Facilities: Rooms, parking for vehicles.
Happy Bay Beach Bungalows
(Teleng Ria Coast District)
Address: Village of Teleng Ria Beach, Pacitan
Tel. : +62 (0357) 881474
Facilities: Rooms, Parking of vehicles.
Pakis Permai Hotel
Address: Pakis Baru village, Nawangan district
Facilities: VIP and regular room, vehicle parking

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