Description
Takabonerate (sometimes called Taka Bonerate) is a marine park located in the Flores Sea, south of Sulawesi. It’s a collection of islands which comprise the world’s third-largest coral atoll. The islands are home to a wide variety of sea life and bird species, and remain largely free of tourists. There is no phone signal or internet and limited electricity, making Takebonerate a great place to switch off and get away from it all.
Diving is far and away the most popular activity here. Given how long it takes to get here, and how little else there is to do, there’s not much point coming here if you’re not a diver. If you are, though, you’ll love it. The area is unspoilt and not polluted, meaning there is good visibility of around 30-50 metres. The waters here comprise one of the most biodiverse marine ecosystems in the world. Creatures you can spot here include colourful flatworms and even more colourful nudibranches, and crocodile fish, also known as crazy fish for their habit of swimming upside down. There are also lots of rays, including eagle rays and huge manta rays, and their relatives the sharks. Other strange creatures which are often spotted here include batfish and pipefish, which are related to seahorses and seadragons. Lobsters, cuttlefish and turtles are also common.
Activities | Marine biology , Night dive , First dive , Dive training , Snorkeling , Free diving , Orientation , Photography , Handi , diving |
Dangers | Depth , Currents , Dangerous species |
Accessible | Shore , Boat |