As an archipelagic country, of course it is not surprising that until this moment, Indonesia has apparently kept various mysteries of natural beauty waiting to be discovered. And one of them is Morotai Island, which is located on the northern side of Halmahera Island, North Maluku Province. In fact, many also say that the beauty of Morotai is comparable, or even more beautiful when compared to Raja Ampat which was already famous. The following are various interesting destinations and exciting things that you can find only on Morotai Island!
Dodola Island
As you already know, Maluku as an island province has various islands. Morotai is no exception, which is also surrounded by various small islands that you can visit easily by boat. One of them is Dodola Island, which is divided into Big Dodola and Small Dodola, and is separated by a distance of only 500 meters. But, when the sea water conditions are receding, these two islands will look like one! The white sand beach that spreads on the coast of the island is its main attraction. And of course, this location is very far from the crowds so the atmosphere is guaranteed to be different! You can also enjoy water entertainment on a jetski or spend time snorkeling or diving. Those who like fishing will also be spoiled here!
Sumsum Island
One of Morotai's tours is not only beautiful, but also has historical value. It is said that formerly Sumsum Island was the headquarters of the rest of General Douglas MacArthur, the leader of allied forces in the Asia Pacific region. That's why Sumsum Island is also known in the world as Zum-Zum McArthur Island. Here, you can find beautiful white sand beaches and various other historic sites, such as the former residence of General MacArthur, MacArthur Monument, and an amphibious tank landing site.
Kolorai Island
Here, you can enjoy the serenity of the beach that is lonely with the gentle breeze that accompanies and the calm waves. So, you can swim in the sea comfortably, or have fun snorkeling with friends or family. The island is also an island where Morotai fishermen live, so you can also interact with local residents and observe the activities of fishermen when going to sea or go home from the sea. If possible, visit Kolorai Island when the Kolorai Festival is held! Because, tourists can take part in various festival activities, such as Susiru, Customary Mat, and Kabilano.
Morotai Glass Water Tourism Objects
This is one of the most famous Morotai attractions. This location is actually a spring, which is so clear that it resembles glass. That said, the source of this spring was also used as a place for General MacArthur's bath, so this location was also known as the MacArthur Spring. Until now, these springs are still used by local residents for their daily needs.
Kokoya Island
The next beautiful island that you can visit is Kokoya Island, which also offers the beauty of white and soft sand beaches as a place to relax. Unlike the other islands, Kokoya Island is uninhabited, so you are guaranteed to feel as if you are on a private island! To go to Kokoya, you can take a fast boat from the City of Duraba. And upon arrival, you can enjoy various activities such as fishing, swimming, snorkeling and diving. And because of the many coral reefs that spread around the island, you can enjoy beautiful views of the fish and natural reefs.
Rorasa Beach
As one of the most popular Morotai tourist destinations, don't be surprised if this one island is more crowded compared to other islands. But, you can still enjoy the quiet atmosphere of Rorasa Beach if you come on a normal day, not on weekends. To be able to reach Rorasa Beach, you can depart from various cities in Morotai, including the City of Daruba and go to Buho Buho Village.
World War II Museum
As you already know, the Pacific region is one of the important locations for World War II. And for that reason why Japanese soldiers came and colonized Indonesia. Therefore, it is not surprising that you can find historical locations related to this important event, such as the World War II Museum. Moreover, Morotai became the location of the Battle of Morotai. Here, you can find various historical objects related to the events of the war. There are also objects that were once a private collection of residents before being donated to the museum. And besides domestic tourists, you can also meet with foreign tourists, especially war veterans who come from America and Australia.
Kokota Flower Waterfall
Not only the beach, there are still various types of natural beauty that become popular Morotai tourist destinations. One of them is Kokota Flower Waterfall located in Mira Village in the slope of Mount Bakulu. You can also find a cave as deep as 4 meters at one of the waterfall points in this location, so that you can also venture into the cave.
Tanjung Gorango
Needless to say, visiting Morotai can be likened to a paradise for you beach lovers. One of them is Tanjung Gorango which offers the beauty of white beach sand and calm waves. Chunks of rock and cliffs provide a touch of natural beauty, so this location is clearly obliged to capture into the photo.
Tabailenge Island
Located on the eastern side of Morotai, Tabailenge Island is another Morotai tourist destination with a stretch of white sand beach contrasted with a lush green tree line and clear blue sea water. To reach Tabailenge Island, you can take a 15-minute boat ride from Bere-Bere Village.
That is the list of various Morotai tourist locations that you must visit! For those of you who have visited Morotai, which tourist destinations have you visited and become your favorite?
