VISITE INDONESIA-EAST KALIMANTAN "Derawan Nirvana Ocean Lovers-BERAU"

Derawan Nirvana Ocean Lovers

If you've been dreaming of hiding on a remote island bounded millions of grains of white sand, away from the noisy atmosphere of the city, enjoying the cool breeze and swaying palm trees, then you must include this place in your holiday destination list. Especially when you include the activity of diving enthusiasts. You'll feel lucky for life when you can stop in this lovely island.

So far, better known as the forests of Borneo, Dayak culture, orangutan or other animals are unique. In fact, the island still has another property that is not less valuable. Off the coast in the east of the island, there are huge water areas that are rich in marine tourism potential, which is known by the name of Derawan Islands.

Derawan Islands are an archipelago in the administrative area, included in Berau, East Kalimantan. Here there are dozens of islands scattered in the ocean, which is one of the islands included in the category of the outer islands in the archipelago, which borders the territory of Sabah, Malaysia.

Of about 31 islands and atolls in the region Derawan, Maratua Island, Derawan, Sangalaki and Kakaban are 4 main islands. These islands may be less audible in the country. However, they actually have worldwide popularity.

For the layman, Derawan Islands may be considered equal to other similar areas. But not so with the beauty hunters or divers. For them, this area has been considered a haven for storing wealth and natural beauty that is hard to find in other places, on this earth.

Derawan nature is perfect for fans of the oceans and everything contained therein. The location of the solitary islands, presenting privacy.Beaches stretching presents a dazzling panorama of nature every eye that see it.

Marine Tourism Icons

Derawan Island is an island that will inspire the birth name of this beautiful region and makes it renowned to foreign countries. The island is located closest to the main land - the island of Borneo - has emerged as an icon for marine tourism Borneo.

Derawan island offers a number of attraction for tourists and divers. For the non - diver, you can enjoy the island atmosphere of silence and presenting a compelling panorama of nature is through a stretch of white sandy beaches. Since centuries ago, the island also has a comfortable home for the "gypsy" or the sea, known as Bajau tribe.

With a size that is not too wide, only 44.6 acres, the island could Derawan surrounded in just one hour.During the tour, you can meet with local residents.

Almost all the residents who live on the island Derawan dependent of marine wealth. However, along with the development of this island as a tourist destination, most people begin to have other revenue sources, ie by opening a store, manage lodging or make souvenirs of various kinds of shells that can be taken home by the traveler.

As for the diver, the natural conditions under the sea around the island Derawan offers a panorama of nature itself. Its natural beauty spread over dozens of dive sites,such as Pelatakan run, shark cave, sea garden, and other dive sites. According to Dr. Carden Wallace, researchers from the Museum of Tropical Queensland, in this region there are more than 50 species ofAcropora hard coral on a reef area.

In addition to being classified as turtle habitat of protected wildlife, the waters of the island there are also Derawan who held the underwater caves and other varieties of fish. Call it a shark, barracuda,napoleon, cuttle fish, spanish mackerel, jacksfishes, batfishes and other species.

No need to worry if you want to linger Derawan lived on the island because, on this island have been found accommodation facilities, ranging from class resort to home stay with a more affordable price.

Enchantment Maratua

Maratua island located in the eastern island of Derawan, is another island that is often visited by travelers and divers who want to enjoy the panorama of the Celebes Sea. The location of the island is the farthest among the other islands of Berau. On the island there is an area of ​​2375.7 hectares of settlements scattered in the four villages.

To reach the island Marataua, you can begin the journey of Berau, using a speed boat, with a travel time of about 3 hours. Another option is more practical, you can also request pick-up service from the manager of the resort on the island.

The travel time may be quite long for those not used. The thought of seasickness and the trip would saturate might come to mind.

However, you do not need to worry because the atmosphere of the journey will be fun. Scenery of crystal clear sea and decorated with a variety of fish that swim freely repellent will be tired on the trip.

The main attraction on the island of Maratua is a dive site that has been waiting to dive. Noted, there about 6 dive sites around the island along with its appeal of each. Big Fish Country, Shark City, Seawall Garden, Dolphin Parade, Lobster Café, Eagle Ray Run, is a playground   or dive site that is popular and often dive when the diver on the island.

When exploring the underwater world, do not be surprised if you will be greeted by hundreds of barracudameasuring 1 meter, gray sharks, large fanged tuna, manta (pari) large living coral reef in the wild and colorful.

Travelers also can fill their holidays with a tropical beach and enjoy the atmosphere of repose lagun beautiful white sand, or know people Maratua to spend some time with a visit to villages on the island.

World Heritage Area

Berau charm is not only confined to the island and Maratua Derawan. In this area there is still the center of the island Sangalaki turtle conservation and dubbed the "World Capital of The Mantas" (the capital of the world's stingrays). This is the best spot to see dozens of stingrays that swim free and floated gracefully in front of the eye.

Another attraction is also home Kakaban. On the island is shaped like the number '9 'is there a lagoon inhabited by four species of jelly fish(jellyfish) are uniquely adapted to its surroundings since centuries ago. Thanks to the unique nature and the environment that is, the extent of the lake on the island of 774 hectares is also to receive the gift "World Natural Heritage Area" (a world heritage area) of UNESCO in 2004.

A few hundred meters off the coast of the island Maratua there is a tiny island, which is Nabucco. Here too there is a dive resort is often the choice of the diver who wants to adventure in the waters Maratua.

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To the island Derawan

Derawan Islands can be reached from Berau, Cape Redeb or Tanjung Batu. Of Berau, you can directly go to the island Derawan (1.5 hours) or Maratua by speedboat. Meanwhile, when from the Tanjung Batu, you should take first road trip (2.5 hours), and proceed by speedboat to the island who want to go.

      

   
   

   
   

    

      

   
   

All of which is owned by Derawan Islands archipelago is a priceless treasure and be grateful and always preserved. Therefore, for the traveleror the divers in the country, it would be wise of course, when the opportunity to stop in one of earth's beautiful this country.