Kendari
South East Sulawesi 's capital is Kendari, seat of government and
tourist center of this province. It lies along the slopping hilland
seaside of Kendari Bay, residence to some 100,000 people. Kendari
boats the manufacture of numerous fine artistic handicrafts, for both
home and office use. These are reproduced by skilled craftsmen, from
original designs, handed down through the generation, using indigenous
roots and ironwood. Visitor will find a visits to the Berlin
Handicraft Center's the Handicraft Exhibition Center valuable; both
belong the local Association of Government Wives (PKK) and display
item which may be purchased to adorn the most discriminating setting.
Visitor will find frequent, colorful ceremonial events in and around
Kendari. And to be present on these occasions is to be invited to
participate. For the closing of any ceremonial event is Kendari will
be highlighted by the local "Modero Dance" performed by
local men and women and all on lookers are invited to joint the dance
as part of the conclusion and harmonious farewell.
Maramo waterfall
No other in Indonesia os quite like the Moramo Waterfall. It is unique
in traversing a 2 km plateau, with 127 separate terraced plumes, with
the top of the waterfall some 100 meters above its basin pool, the
falls have seven main terraces, each with its own natural bathing
pool. This combination produces clean, fresh, cool air in the shade
producing tropical, jungle forest setting which surround the falls.
This is the perfect habitat for Southeast Sulawesi's native animals
and birds. Those who love nature at its purest will find this an ideal
environment. Only 65 km east of Kendari, Moramo Waterfall is easily
accessible by car or by boat, crossing Moramo Bay, with a wide panoramic
view of the sea.
Moramo Bay
This clean, pollution free bay is only one and one half hours by car
of speedboat from Kendari. The white sand beaches of Moramo Bay are
host to all sorts of water activities and sports; from sun bathing
to water skiing, swimming to boating, including observation of numerous
fish life, under the clear, clean water. Sea Garden of Pulau Hari.
In the Indonesian language ( Bahasa Indonesia, "hari" means
daylight. Because of the way the suns rays reflections the water of
the sea surrounding this island, the local people call it "the
island of daylight", Pulau Hari. Swimming , boating and other
marine sports find a natural home along these shores. Diving to view
colorful fish in a sea garden setting of coral a popular activities.
National Park
and Conservation Areas
AOPA is a dike covering an area of 90.804 hectares containing many
smaller dikes with plantations within them. Many varieties of indigenous
birds and plant life can be seen here. Wild animal abound, running
everywhere in this man-made lake environment.
Nirwana Beach
and Bone Oge
Nirwana Beach is located 12 km from the village of Baubau, and is
the capital of the Buton Regency. It is well liked for swimming and
recreational beach sports, along its white sandy shore and its small
adjoining island, only thirty minutes away by sailboat. Fishing is
said to be ideal on this small island.
Button Island
and The Sultanate of Buton
To the southeast of the Sulawesi mainland, Buton Island remains part
of the province of Southeast Sulawesi. Long before the independence
of Indonesia and the unification of Buton with the rest of the country,
Buton was a kingdom. This existed from the 14th to the 16th centuries.
After this, and until Indonesia's independence, it remained a Sultanate.
During the Sultanate period, residents conducted trade and communicated
with both China and The Majapahit Kingdom, on the island of Java.
Interesting, the first ruler who governed this region was a
queen and the last was a king. It was the last ruler, King Laki Laponto,
who became the first Sultan of Button. Buton island is well known
for its asphalt, called Buton or Butas Asphalt, and for its teak and
ironwood. There is daily boat service from Kendari, with a stop over
in Raha, the capital city of the island of Muna. The most fascinating
cultural appeal ceremonies, celebration and folk events which welcome
honored guest. One such unique events is "Pakandekandea",
when foods and cakes are offered to visitor and traditional dances
are performed.
Napabale and
Motonunu Lakes
Napabale Lake is at the foot of a hill, connected to the sea via a
natural tunnel. At low tide swimmers can traverse this span of water
for a most unusual experience. However it is considered unadvisable
and dangerous to attempts this feat during high tide, as the water
rises to only one half meter from the roof of the tunnel. Motonunu
Lake is known for its clean, clear, dark blue water. Though it is
also connected to the sea, its water remains fresh and not salt. Both
lakes are 15 km from Raha, the capital of Muna Regency, on Muna Island.
They are accessible by sailboat, from Raha, in only 45 minutes.
Batu Gong Beach
and Toli-Toli Hill
It is 20 km from Kendari to North. Batu Gong beach is off shore recreational
resort along 3 km with white sandy beach. At the edge of the beach
is a huge stones. When it is hit, it will sound like a gong ( traditional
musical instrument). Nice panorama over the sea can be enjoyed from
the hill of Toli-Toli. This hill resort is 22 km from Kendari.
Malaha Island
Malaha island is beach for betting with a condition which is calm
and sandy. This object became an object recreation for Kolaka society.
In order to reach this object recreation we can use a four wheel vehicle
it will take one for 45 minutes. The distance from Kolaka city is
about 25km. |
