After some time I did not update because of my busy life,
this time I came back to give you information about some of the tourist
attractions are located in the eastern end of Indonesia. Hhm .. What do you
think about the land of Papua? Probably most of you do not know about Papua, or
may only know about one of the largest gold mining company that is Freeport? Or
maybe with various tribes that still maintain the culture? Yes, Papua, one of
Indonesia's largest province is indeed still holds many mysteries and beauty of
nature. From the start of its people, customs and traditions, nature is still
beautiful and also the natural resources that are still not exploitative.
Papua, arguably one of the richest provinces in Indonesia when seen from the
potential of its natural resources.
If we talk about Papua, on the tour, you will find many
things that you never banyangkan before, about nature, friendly people, society
and culture, it was very impressive. So we started our exploration in this
golden land begin from Cendrawasih Bay National Park.
Attraction
Paradise Bay is the largest national marine park in
Indonesia. In this area the wealth of marine life that dwells very impressive.
Cendrawasih Bay National Park has been a representative of the coral reef
ecosystems, beaches, mangrove and tropical forest in Papua. This is a place
that can be a compelling reason to extend your travel itinerary while in West
Papua or Papua.
Cendrawasih bay became a haven for many animals and plants
both on land especially under water. Then the most awaited is the encounter and
interaction with giant underwater, the whale sharks were friendly. After all,
the encounter with the largest fish on earth was so very tempting and become
the dream of the diver. Cendrawasih bay is a great invention in this decade.
Cendrawasih Bay National Park is a bay surrounded several
islands, among which is the island of Biak, Yapen Island and the mainland of
New Guinea (Papua). This national park has 14 species of protected flora and
largely dominated by casuarina trees.
If you think that Raja Ampat is the richest, then in
Cenderawasih Bay awaits a more diverse landscape with its main allure direct
view whale sharks. This region covers 18 islands with a coastline of
approximately 500 kilometers. The entire marine reserve areas a habitat for
many species of birds and marine animals, such as giant clams, turtles, sharks,
turtles, dolphins, and dugongs.
Cendrawasih Bay National Park is very impressive what is
under the sea where his reef percentage reached 65.64% or if the totalized
takes up an area of 70,000 hectares. Here dwells approximately 36 species of
birds, 196 species of molluscs, 209 species of fish, as well as whales and
dolphins. This area is also home to four species of sea turtles are protected,
the hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), green turtle (Chelonia mydas),
olive ridley turtles (Lepidochelys olivaceae), and leatherback (Dermochelys
coriacea).
The waters of Cenderawasih Bay is the largest marine
protected area in Indonesia as well as a research center of the whale shark
(Rhincodon typus) in the world with the cooperation between the government,
private sector, communities, universities and NGOs at home and abroad.
Observations of whale sharks in Kwatisore been used as study sites. Here the
whale sharks often come to the surface and used to interact with the fishermen.
Generally they appear around the chart (where fishing floating houses) which
are found along the waters Kwatisore.
Cendrawasih Bay National Park has become a haven for lovers
of nautical tourism and international submarine. Moreover, the region also has
a cruising tour the cave in the island Mioswaar, and a source of hot water
containing sulfur. In this cave also contained skeletons tribal ancestors
Wandau kept its existence and is believed to be the first man who came to this
island. It is also contained in numfor where there are human skulls and chests
carved antique plates and a very high historical and cultural value.
Location
Administratively the region located in two districts, namely
Teluk Wondama Regency, West Papua Province and Nabire, Papua province.
Cendrawasih Bay National Park was established in 1993 with
an area of approximately 1,453,500 hectares stretching from the eastern
peninsula Kwatisore until Rumberpon Island. Region Cendrawasih Bay National
Park covers a sea area of approximately 89.8% to approximately 5.5% of coral
reefs, the land of the islands of approximately 3.8%, as well as inland and
coastal beaches is only approximately 0.9%. You do not have to roam all to
enjoy the beauty of the Cenderawasih Bay but just need a stop a few places
which are: Yoop Island, Island Nusrowi, Mioswaar Island, numfor and Rumberpon
Island.
Access
To come to the Cendrawasih Bay National Park, you are coming
from the western part of Indonesia, it can take advantage of Garuda and Lion
flying from Jakarta, Surabaya, Denpasar, Makassar to get to Biak. Next of Biak
using Susi Air aircraft to Manokwari or Nabire. There are of course also
flights from Jayapura to Biak.
You are coming from Jakarta can avail Batavia flight to Manokwari
to further continue the journey by motor boat as far as 95 km.
Alternatively you enter through Nabire to then continue the
trip to Paradise Bay Marine National Park using motor boats as far as 38 km or
approximately 3 hours.
From Jakarta, Surabaya, Makassar and Jayapura provided
transport ship to Manokwari or Nabire. From there you can use the longboat,
approximately 6 hours to be exact Cendrawasih Bay National Park on the island
of Rumberpon. Other selections from Manokwari to Ransiki by vehicle
approximately three hours followed by motorboat around 2.5 hours. There is also
the pioneer ship PELNI usual stopover to this national park but only once a
month.
Facilities and accommodation
In the area of the Park, are not yet available hotels and
inns. Generally dive diving operators providing services to stay on the boat or
live-aboard for 4-10 days. All daily needs are available here, ranging from
bed, food, fresh water, diving equipment and guides, and more. Package dives
like this is more expensive than other generic options but absolute all that
live-aboard can bring you visited and explore the small islands scattered one
by one in Cendrawasih Bay National Park.
However, if you intend to stay overnight, it can
settle in cottage Agency Cendrawasih Bay National Park in the District
Rumberpon by contacting him beforehand. Another option is you live in homes
with hired.
There is also Ahe Resort managed strangers by offering
a package for one week (USD 1,120) is included transfers, guides, and meals.
The place is ideal for your professional diver and adventurer. For more
information, you can visit the website: www.ahediveresort.com
The best time to visit the largest national park in
Indonesia is May to October although the whale sharks are always there
throughout the year. You must obtain prior permission from the manager or the
local government. However for safety and visitor data. For those of you who
want to visit, we recommend to contact:
Office Cendrawasih Bay National Park,
Rendani Wosi Trikora Road, PO Box 229
98312 Manokwari, West Papua
Tel. (0986) 212212;
Fax. (0986) 212437
E-mail: btntc@manokwari.wasantara.net.id
By contacting the manager of Cendrawasih Bay National Park,
you can obtain a variety of information and permits, while also you can find
info about accommodation houses.
Here I attach some lists Dive Operator at the Cenderawasih
Bay.
Grand Komodo and Dive Paradise Indonesia
Grandkomodo@telkom.net
Tel. +62 361 842 7070; 361 808 5858
Fax. +62,361,271,536
Pearl of Papua
Info@papualive-aboard.com
Tel. +62 81201045622; 85782261760
It can be said this ship is very comfortable with the
service of a luxury bathroom, culinary delicacies, to spa services and massage
with a portable table. It has 7 cabins for 14 people and the adventure of
diving in the waters of Papua as Raja Ampat, Misool, and the Cenderawasih Bay.
Papua Diving
KRI Eco Resort on Island
Info@papua-diving.com
Tel. +62,951,325,274
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