Cendrawasih Bay National Park is located in New Guinea and is the largest marine national park in Indonesia. National Park which was inaugurated by the Minister of Forestry in 1993, has an area of 1,453,500 ha, consisting of land and coastal areas (0.9%), the mainland islands (3.8%), coral reefs (5.5% ), and the waters of the oceans (89.8%).
Cendrawasih Bay has 14 species of protected flora. Most consist of casuarina trees. Moreover, in this national park there are also 36 species of birds, in which 18 of them are protected. There are also 196 species of molluscs, 209 species of fish, and some turtles (hawksbill, green, leatherback, hawksbill and pseudo). This region is also a comfortable place for whales and dolphins. Both types of animals can live in peace here because there is no whalers or dolphins, and still many food provided for them Cendrawasih Bay.
Cendrawasih Bay has 14 species of protected flora. Most consist of casuarina trees. Moreover, in this national park there are also 36 species of birds, in which 18 of them are protected. There are also 196 species of molluscs, 209 species of fish, and some turtles (hawksbill, green, leatherback, hawksbill and pseudo). This region is also a comfortable place for whales and dolphins. Both types of animals can live in peace here because there is no whalers or dolphins, and still many food provided for them Cendrawasih Bay.
Distinction
Coming to Cendrawasih Bay, visitors can enjoy a variety of objects that are scattered all over the park. If you want to do a marine tourism, Nusrowi Island, Yoop Island, and Island Mioswaar can be an attractive option. In the waters of these islands, visitors can enjoy the beauty of the underwater colorful and rich objects that tease the eye with a dive. In addition, visitors can also observe the behavior of whales and dolphins.
If you want to explore the cave, just visit Mioswaar Island. Here there are natural caves and ancient relics are also hot springs containing sulfur without salt content. This cave is a historic cave because it constitutes a framework Wandau ethnic ancestry. That said, they are the first group of people who came to this island. In Numfor, also there is a cave in which there is a human skull and antique plates and crate-like carved. If want something a little different, try to come to Cape Mangguar. Here, there is a cave in water with a depth of 100 feet.
In addition, there are still Rumberpon island that offers a variety of interesting experiences. On this island, visitors can make the observation of birds, deer, marine tourism, and also can see the framework of Japanese fighter planes that sank during World War II.
Location
Administratively, the National Park is located in the district of Manokwari, West Papua, and Paniai, Papua Province, Indonesia.
Access
Cendrawasih Bay National Park can be reached via Manokwari or from Nabire (Capital Paniai). From Manokwari to the National Park which is about 95 km can be reached in several ways. First, visitors can use a motor boat that comes three times a week with a 2.5 hour long journey. Second, visitors can also use the outboard motor takes about 6-10 hours, or use the ship pilot PELNI with long travel between 18-20 hours. PELNI ships usually stop to this national park once a month. Third, visitors can also ride Twin Otter aircraft owned by Merpati Nusantara Cesna owned or MAF. However, after air travel, travel must proceed with outboard motors suit 3-4 hours.
Meanwhile, if through Nabire, visitors will travel a distance of 38 km to reach Cendrawasih Bay National Park. From here, visitors can use a motor boat and takes about 2-6 hours (depending on the type of motor boat).
Meanwhile, if through Nabire, visitors will travel a distance of 38 km to reach Cendrawasih Bay National Park. From here, visitors can use a motor boat and takes about 2-6 hours (depending on the type of motor boat).
Accommodation and Other Facilities
This region is not yet available in tourism facilities such as Dive Center, inn, or resort. However, for visitors who want to stay can use the cottage BTNTC Rumberpon District or in people's homes. How to get the venue mechanism can directly contact BTNTC. If it requires a guide to explore the Cendrawasih Bay National Park, the desire to include in the letter requesting permission to BTNTC. Later, the BTNTC which will provide / appoint companion.
Photo of National Park Cendrawasih
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