Monday, August 6, 2007

Places of interest

Halmahera has numerous places of great interest and highly attractive to visit and they among others.

Natural assets

In Ternate
The Afo Clove Tree
Is the oldest clove tree in the world, with about 400 years old. The trunks has a very big diameters. It still produce more than 600 kg in one harvest time. (See Picture)
The Gamalama Mountain
This mountain has three crater pools and a beautiful natural panorama on a height of 1,721 meters, located at the island of Ternate and its ideal for hiking and climbing. Firstly, it erupted in 1973. 250 years later, in 1987 it erupted again.
Batu Angus
The result of an eruption residues of the Gamalama mountain in 1737. The surroundings have a very exotic, beautiful natural panorama beside, it is a historical spot for the Japanese second World War. (See Picture)
Laguna Lake
South from Ternate, the main road climbs to Ngade village. A lovely lake filled with lotus plants. The Lake existed because of erosion. It is 7 km from the town and reachable by car.
Sulamadaha Beach
It is located at Ternate, has an exotic black shandy beach with a very beautiful natural panorama. It is very suitable place for swimming. It can be reached by car at 14 km distance from the center of town. (See Picture)

In Tobelo
Luari Beach
It is located at Tobelo, its located about 135 km from Ternate. An exotic white sandy beach resort with a gorgeous natural panorama. It is a very suitable and ideal place for swimming. It can be reached by car at 14 km distance from town.

In Galela
Duma Lake
It has beautiful panorama. It is about 10 km from the town of Galela and reachable by car.
A Hot Water Spring
It is located at Mamuya river of the foot Mamuya Mountain.
Pune Village
The remainders of world war II can be seen in this village such as: Gun, Bunker etc.

In Kao


Bobale Island
It is front of Kao, has beautiful white sandy beach, and very exiting for scuba diving snorkeling, wind surfing and game fishing.

In Jailolo
The Idamdehe Beach
An exotic white sandy resort with a georgeous and ideal place for swimming. It can be reached by car at 5 km distance from the town of Jailolo.


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