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Uluwatu the most famous wave of Bali
Uluwatu is the most famous wave of Bali. There is always some swell here so it's also always crowded. The spot offers several waves which are working with different swells and tides:
The Peak: best at mid and high tide. Closes out at low tide. In front of the cave. it's the most consistant. Short and powerful waves, tubes. The take off is moving. It works from 1ft to 8ft. The most crowded. One of the sections closes more than the others.
Racetracks: 100 meters further. fast wave, a lot of sections with easy tubes. Best at low tide and at 6ft. Can hold bigger swell. On the right tide and the right swell, "The Peak" connects with "Racetraks" (you need to be a good tuberider). Over 10ft, Racetracks breaks until "The Corner".
Photo:www.baliwaves.com
Inside Corner: best at mid and low tide with a 6ft swell. At first, it's a fun wave and the final bowl is a tube. Don't do a cutback just before the bowl! Take plenty of speed, stay high in the face and trim. You will pass the tube.
Outside Corner: the REAL Uluwatu. Works only with big swells (>8ft) and at low tide. The lower is the tide, the better is the wave. Take at least a 7' board. It is a succession of long walls good for carving and, sometimes, a beautiful final tube. The length is around 300 meters.
Temple: less surfed. 2 waves in fact ("Outside temple" and "The Bombies"). Only for experts because the water is very shallow. For thoses,it is a incredible tube when it works.
Spot information for surfing at Uluwatu (globalsurfer.com):
- Type of break: reef break
- Type of wave: hollow barreling wave
- Direction: left hand
- Bottom: coral
Photo:www.baliwaves.com - Average lenght of ride: long
- Suitable for : expert level
- Crowd level: a big crowd
- Best tide: mid
- Ideal board size: 6'8-7'4 Mini gun
- Ideal wind direction: south-east
- Spring - Summer - Autumn - Winter
Overhead: 6'- 8' - Ok : 2'- 4' - Overhead: 6'- 8' - Overhead: 6'- 8'
Boardshorts - Boardshorts - Boardshorts - Boardshorts
To reach Uluwatu from The Ngurah Ray International Airport by using Taxi, rent car/motorcycle or using travel agent. Its about 1 hour drive.
There are many accommodations from Warung (warung in a traditional caf), motels, hotels until Villa. The range price in $5 until $ 2000 for 1 day. If you stay in warung you just pay for the meals.
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| Photo:www.baliwaves.com |
There are many surfing spot near Uluwatu such as: Padang-padang beach, Dreamland beach, Bingin beach, Impossible beach.
Various restaurants and cafes throughout Uluwatu, from cheeps price to a luxury restaurant.
Sea-related products, such as items made of seashells, corals and t-shirt, etc.
There is Temple near the beach, its one of the best temple in Bali called Uluwatu Temple. In the Temple you can see a lot of attractions such as:Watching traditional Bali dace performance, Watching Sunset (very good view from Uluwatu Tample).
Travel Tips
- A good hat and water-proof sun-screen.
- Basic first-aid kit, antiseptic dressing, etc.
- Sand-shoes and thongs.
- Board-shorts, t-shirts, 1 pair light-weight, long-pants and long-sleeve wind cheater.
- Two towels and sun-glasses.
- Personal toiletries, after-sun cream, insect repellent.
- Walkman, camera, handy-cam and books.
- Booties, 2 surf-boards.
- Light-weight wet-suits, rash-vest, gate helmet and spare leg-ropes.
Sources
- Baliwaves- www.baliwaves.com
- Surfing Indonesia, periplus action guide.
- Global Surfer- www.globalsurfers.com
Grebeg is customary ceremony conducted in the form of alms to the court in the form of mountain communities.Yogyakarta and Surakarta ceremony every year Grebeg 3 times, ie when Grebeg Syawal Eid feast, during the Great Grebeg Idul Adha, and Grebeg Maulud or often referred to Grebeg Sekaten the Birthday of Prophet Muhammad's warning.
Looking at history, he said, Äúgrebeg, Au comes from the word, Äúgumrebeg, Au which means loud, noisy, and crowded. This course describes the atmosphere that is Grebeg busy and hectic.
Mound also has a certain philosophical meaning. Mound of earth that contains the results (vegetables and fruit) and snacks (rengginang) is a symbol of prosperity and then distributed to the people.
In this Grebeg ceremony, mountain is called Mount Jaler (men), Mount Estri (female), and Gepak and Pawuhan.
This mound was taken by the courtiers who use colored clothing and a maroon cap and a dark blue batik berkain patterned white circle with a picture of flowers in the middle of the circle. All of these courtiers barefoot nyeker alias.
Depart from the mound to the accompaniment of Kori Kamandungan salvo fire and soldiers guarded the palace ten bregada at around 10 noon.
From Kamandungan, brought across the mountains and then headed Sitihinggil Festival on the square in the north to be placed in the mosque yard Gedhe REGOL through the door.
We set out from the palace, is the vanguard of a soldier who is often referred Wirabraja with chilli soldier brother because her clothes are typical red-red and Turi Kudhup hat shaped like a chilli.
For the record, it has Wirabraja soldier tasks as, Äúcucuking behavior, Au, aka front guard troops in every court ceremony.
Then when the handover ceremony in the courtyard mosque mountains Gedhe, soldiers guarding the Bugis a uniformed soldier in black with a distinctive hat and dressed Surakarsa soldier in white.
TOLIRE LAKE, Maluku: A Walk to Remember
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| Tolire Lake, Ternate. Photo: Michael Sjukrie |
Tolire lake covered 5 acre and 50 m depth located 10 km from the main city, Ternate and reachable by bus or Ojeg (ojeg: rented bike) depend on the mode of travel (if you manage your travel individually/couple, you better take ojeg, otherwise, for those who wish to travel in a group, hiring bus would be perfect). Tolire lake stated in the deep crater of Mt. Gamalama, the highest mountain in North Maluku with highest peak is 1715 m above sea level.
The relaxing and oozing view of Gamalama mountain, the crystal clear water of the lake, the luscious green view of the forest, the enchanting sounds of chirping birds and the lovely smile of Ternates people, all bounding together make this place glowing with beauties
Lot of eager visitors questioned this simple-easy-issue. Dont worry, all you have to do is prepare your packs and then take flights.
- From Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Airport flight toward Hasanuddin Airport, Makassar (it takes you 3.45 hours). Dont forget to have SARABA in the airport (SARABA is local beverage)
- Take 30 minutes flight from Hasanuddin Airport to Sultan Baabullah Airport, Ternate.
- You are getting close to Tolire Lake and Gamalama Mountain. Be patient during 10 km trip by hired-bus (US$28, rate subjected to US$1=Rp. 9019,- January 10th, 2007).
- For individual traveler, use ojeg (rented bike drives by owner), costs Rp. 10.000,-/hours
You can stay in non-star hotel owned by local people, installed with Television and air-conditioning
You can acces the lake using hired bus if you wish to travel in a group, while "ojeg" will be the perfect choice for individual traveller.
There are several foods, beverage and fruit to boost-up your taste and surely make your visit unforgettable. Unique and genuine! Thats how the visitors, whether it Indonesian or foreigner express their feeling the moment they give it a try.
- SARABA : made from coconut milk, brown sugar and ginger
- Sagu : local food made from sago palm
- Durian: a very famous fruit in Indonesia with strong aroma. You can buy it along Tolire Lake and it costs you Rp. 5.000,-
- Bagea: traditional cake made from sagu, crispy and a bit salty. And the best way to enjoy it is with sweet black tea
- Makron: made from sagu (sago) mix with almond
- Nasi Jaha: made from submerged rice in coconut milk-put in bamboo stick-grilled in charcoal
You can buy various souvenir in Pasar Gamalama or in the middle of Ternate town, traditional food, local handicrafts and etc. Make sure you know how to bargain the price to get the best price
After an extraordinary experience at Gamalama Mountain and Tolire Lake, dont forget to visit other places of interest which located near by the lake. Make sure you dont miss these:
- Small Tolire Lake
- Ngade lake
- Sultan Baabullahs grave
- Old forts as the legacy of Portuguese
- Sulamadaha Beach
- Gamalama market
- If you are not tired enough, found your self in Saturday night pub crawl and count 1-2-3 step for the POCO-POCO (line dancing focused on food-step)
- Throwing small stone using slingshot to the lake (you can buy the stone from the kids who sale it Rp.1.000,- for 5 stones). What is unique about this? Many visitors claim when I throw it to the lake, its never touch the water, Believe it or not! Thats how they told their experiences.
- Bring your sweater or jacket
- Bring your camera/handy cam because you wont let your self miss all the beauties, the lake, the mountain and the people as well
- Dont bathing in the lake. Local people believe, if somebody bathing in the lake, something bad will happen. While the visitors said, it's way too cold.
Do You Know? Facts about Ternate
- Famous for various spices
- Place for many historical building as the legacy of Portuguese and Netherlands in the past
Gorontalo, the Pieces of Paradise on the Equator
Hidden Paradise on the Equator. There are just so many things that make Gorontalo perfect for holiday, the beauty of its nature, the culture and not forget to mention, the friendly people. General information about Gorontalo, stated at North Sulawesi. Mountains, hills, shore line are the main characteristic of Gorontalo and it makes the island perfect for marine tourism.
Most of diving site take you just a few minute from town, Diving in Gorontalo mean diving within the richness of biodiversity, health and unique coral and reef
Lot of beautiful place could be found here, Tomini Bay famous for under water habitat and undefined creatures. There is several number of unsettled small islands. Tomini Bay is a heaven for divers, because the geographic position of Tomini Bay itself, which is crossed by the equator line, has naturally presented various kinds of sea creature inside.
Desa Olele or Olele Village is well known as the wild diving spot among world class diver. Olele beach is a gate to underwater paradise. The amazing beauty of underwater life on this area has been recognize and proofed by the enthusiasm of the divers who come to Olele beach. The divers called Olele as Traffic Jam dive spot.
In Tomini Bay and Olele Beach, you can find some or maybe the most amazing and diver creature such as:
Lumba-Lumba hidung botol (torsiops trancatus)Olele Beach - Giant Reef (Petrosia Sp.)
- Angkutan Kota (City Transport " small car) also available
- School of Gobi Fish (Bryaninops erythrops)
- Salvador Dali reef (Petrosia lignose)
- Kipas Laut Biru (Acanthogorgia Sp.). There are only 3 acanthogorgia Sp. In Gorontalo
- Anemon Koralimorf (Discosoma Sp.)
- Nemo
- Ikan Behang (plectorhinchus chaetodonoides), some people call it cha-cha fish caused they dance and swim around the coral.
- Blenni (Escenius Caeruliventris)
- Cardinal Fish, damsel, platax pinnatus, scorpaenopsis, oxycephala, goropa fish, butterfly fish, pusillus, cockatoo fish, Randal fish, parapterois hetururus, Bothus Sp " half face fish, frog fish, celebes
- Not forget to mention that Gorontalo is the Kingdom of Nudibrancia
Seahorse and pigmy seahorseBLENNI (ESCENIUS CAERULIVENTRES)
There are just too many creatures to be named in Gorontalo, Just come, wear your suit and experience the Pieces of Paradise on the Equator.
In your spare time, go cruise with the fisherman and catch/fishing your own fishes.
Getting There
- Jallaludin airport is the entrance for the visitors who use the airplane service (located approximately 15 km from the town of Gorontalo)
- Flight from Sukarno Hatta Air Port-Jakarta " Jallaludin Air Port, Gorontalo (Filght served every day, please check the exact schedule to your airline services)
- For visitors who use sea service, Gorontalo has 3 harbors, Anggrek Harbor, Kwandang Harbor and Crossing Harbor
Where to Stay
During your diving, you can stay at Gorontalo Resort
If you stay within the town, these hotels might be fit your requirements:
- Quality Hotel Gorontalo
Olele Beach
Jl. A. Yani Kota Gorontalo
Phone: (0435) 822222, Fax (+62435) 821111, www.choicehotelsindonesia.co.id - Saronde Hotel
Walanda Marmis Street
Phone: (0435) 824144 - Yulia Hotel
Ahmad Yani Street
Phone: (0435) 828395 - Wisata Hotel
23 Januari Street
Phone: (0435) 821736 - City Hotel
Basuki Rahmat Street
Phone: (0435) 822437 - Krawang City Hotel
Basuki Rahmat Street
Phone: (0435) 822437 - Citra Hotel
Merdeka Street
Phone: (0435) 821249
Melati HotelNUDIBRANCIA
Gajah Mada Street
Phone: (0435) 821853- Wisata Leato Hotel
Leato Street
Phone: (0435) 824144 - Sumber Ria
Budi Utomo Street
Phone: (0435) 23888 - Budi Utomo Hotel
Budi Utomo Street
Phone: (0435) 821564 - Mutiara Hotel
Andalas Street
Phone: (0435) 825778 - Imam Bonjol Hotel
Imam Bonjol Street
Phone: (0435) 826240
Moving Around
- Within the town, Trans Sulawesi is a land acces that connected the province in Sulawesi
- Mini bus
- To access the diving spot you can use rented car/bike, then take a boat toward your spot preferences
- For those who use dive companys services, they'll arrange your activities (transport, meals, lodging) the moment you arrived at Gorontalo
- Take a ride with Bentor, support by motor bike machine, for one or two passenger only. Dont worry with the rain, cause Bentor installed with veil
Dining Guide
- Within the city, its easy to find any kind of food you want to have for your meal, international menu and traditional menu are available. Make your order, and youll find your meal rich in spices.
- Seafood lover will be pleased here
- Perkedel ikan nike (nike fish). Mashed nike fish mix with flour and spices, then fried
- Pepes Ikan Nike. Fresh nike fish mixed with certain spices, wrapped with banana leaf then baked or some prefer it grilled.
Souvenir Tips
- Kerawang: one of Gorontalos traditional cloth materials, which made by hand (man cloth and woman cloth for all ages). Althought Kerawang made by hand but is doesnt look like a hand made at all. Its a Must to buy and make sure its on your list
- Ornaments of intricate carved wood are common in all the district
Other Things to See or Do
- Wreck of Japanese Cargo, Tjendrawasih Ship
- Sail with the fisherman
- Sentinels: Best of the Best in Diving
- Fishing
- Potanga Pool with natural cool and fresh water-directly comes from the mountain spring
- Otanaha Castle was the protection and defense of the Kings of Gorontalo
- White sand of Leato
- Limboto Lake
- Ayuhulalo Waterfall
- Boalemo Beach
- Bolihutuo Beach
- Bajos Tribe Village
Travel Tips
- The best diving season runs from November to April
- You can experienced the encounter with dolphin (torsiops truncates) around February to April
Tourist Office:
Jl. Diponegoro No. 1
Gorontalo 96115 Phone:
(0435) 821763 Fax: (0401) 821763
Raja Ampat, a Reefy and Fishy Diving Experience
Raja Ampat is a 43.000 km2 island and has more than 610 islands, located at the west-side of Papua, Irian Jaya and its famous for diving. Here you can find more than 540 type of reefs, 1000 type of reef's fish, and 750 types of mollusk. It means, Raja Ampat offer 75% of world's reef. Healthy with unusual reef structure dive spot with the most diverse marine is the best way to express the beauty of Raja Ampat.
Here you'll witness other unique species such us pigmy seahorse, webbegong, manta ray and endemic fish called eviota raja (king eviota). One of the best spot is Chicken Reef; you'll surrounded by thousand of fish, bamboo shark and snappers. There just too many species to be named in Raja Ampat, just come and experience all the glories of Raja Ampat.
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Raja Ampat offers you another cutting edge experiences except the under water habitat, the above water view, beautiful sunset
The four main island offer you a world class diving spot and reefs
Waigeo Island
Misool Island
Salawati Island
Batanta Island
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Getting There
- Take 6 hours flight from Jakarta toward Sorong via Menado. Flight serves every day (please check to specify the flight schedules)
- 2 hour flight from Manado to Sorong is by jet, extra luggage is allowed
- To access the dive spot please contact and use the professional diving organizer
- From Sorong, there are 2 type of boat available; Speed Boat (40 minutes - 1 hour boat trip, carry 15 passangers and cost Rp. 2 million/ US$ 208.55); Long Boat (2-3 hours boat trip and could carry 10 passangers-cost Rp. 1,2 million/ US$ 126) - please note that all rates are subject to change without notice
- Domestic flight served by Silk Air, Garuda Indonesia, Pelita Air and Merpati
- To enter Papua you need to have passport photo page, 3 Copies of the passport page with the Indonesian Visa)
Where To StayYou may choose those alternatives where to stay during your visit to Raja Ampat:
- Hotel (star or budget) in the city
- Sorido Bay Resort famous for the house reef
- Kri Eco Resort is a traditional resort built over the water
- Island camp
- Living on Boat (most of diving agent provide this service)
Moving Around
- You may rent small boat if you wish to make a personal escape a long the line of the beaches
Dining Guide
- Dining are prepared by diving organizer, from international menu to local traditional food made fresh by local people
- Try Sup Ikan (fish soup)- Local people called it Sup Ikan Kuning (Yellow Fish Soup)-with local spices
- Sea food
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- Asmat sculptures
- Traditional cloths
- traditional music instruments
- Suling (traditional flute)
- Tambur (traditional drum)
Other Thing to See or DoRaja Ampat is a famous place for under water photography and here you can shot a perfect picture of under water life. Its supported not only by the richness of the habitat but also the flat sea wave
- Wreck diving
- Sailing
- Kayaking
- Explore the islands by boat
- Visit the Red Bird of Paradise
- Explore bat cave
- Make your own wood sculpture guided by Asmat artist
- Fishing using traditional Papuan technique
- Trekking to discover waterfall
- Feeding couscous
- Snorkeling
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- Oct/Nov is the best season for diving the area because the sea wave is typically flat and its perfect for photograph
- Bring your under water camera, because you wont let all the under water beauty pass without capture your experiences
- For beginner please take a course first on how to dive and shot picture
- To organize your travel you can arrange it using travel agents services in Indonesia
- Sun block, sunscreen and hat are required
- Bring your own anti-malarial medicine
Address:
Dinas Kebudayaan & Pariwisata Raja Ampat
add. Kampung Waisai, Distrik Waigeo Selatan
Kabid. Kalasina Rumbekwan
(+62)81344644434
Or.
Mr. Wawan (Staff)
(+62) 81344422779
Contacts:
To arrange your diving activities, you can contact the company listed below:
PINDITO
Pindito - Schoner Tauchen Travel Ltd.
Trockenloostrasse 45, P.O Box
CH-8105 Regendsorf
Switzerland
www.pindito.com
info@pindito.com
Grand Komodo Tours & Dives
www.komodoalordive.com
KARARU Dive Voyages
Jl. Danau Poso 65b
Sanur, Bali 80238
Indonesia
www.kararu.com
info@kararu.com
GUNUNG HALIMUN SALAK NATIONAL PARK : The Land Under the Rainbow
Established in 1992, Gunung Halimun Salak National Park (GHSNP) is the largest remaining primary lowland forest in Java, home to 23 mammal species, at least two of which are endemic and endangered (the Javan gibbon and the grizzled langur). The roughly 113,000 hectares found within its boundaries also cover a wide range of plant and animal species. The park also supports more than 200 bird species, of which 18 are endemic, and over 500 plant species. Indigenous Kasepuhan and other Sundanese communities live in and around the park and depend heavily on its natural resources. The park protects an important watershed for Java. However, small-holder and plantation agriculture, infrastructure development, small-scale gold mining, and unsustainable fuel wood and non-timber forest product harvesting threaten GHSNP’s resources. Visitors trek here to observe rare primates, birds, and other forest attraction, and to relax in the tranquil setting of towering water falls.
How to Get There:
Firstly, fly to Jakarta and continue to the town of Bogor, West Java. From Bogor drive to Kabandungan via Parungkuda in a 1.5 hours drive, or drive to Cisangku located
50 km (1.5. hours drive) away.
The Best Season to Visit:
June to August every year
Contact:
Gunung Halimun Salak National Park Office
Parungkuda PO Box 2, Kabandungan Sukabumi 43157
Ph. (0266) 621256, Fax. (0266) 621257
E-mail: tngh@telkom.net
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