Morotai, a beautiful island that
has managed at
the time of World War II as an ally power base.
Strategically located at the edge of the pacific
ocean to the
island of Morotai now become one of the regions with the potential for development
of tourism and nautical history in eastern Indonesia.
Morotai island
can be reached from ternate using sea
transportation, land or air. The current transport available every day and most widely used is a
combination of land and sea transportation. ternate use of ferry boats or speed boats to the town of sofifi on the island Halmahera. then, toward the city Tobelo in
northern Halmahera via overland journey using
public transport car, then continued the
journey to the island of Morotai Tobelo using
ferry boats or
speedboats. the only air transport aircraft available
today are "water express"
routes serving ternate - Morotai 3 times a week that is every
Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Morotai island surrounded by a cluster of small islands among the island Dodola, Kolorai and ZumZum. Morotai tourists who visit to enjoy the natural beauty of the sea's rich diversity of coral reefs and a variety of marine species. One of the benefits of nautical tourism in Morotai is diving (diving tour) where tourists can pick some spots diving (diving points) which are the waters around the island of Morotai. Clear sea and beautiful coral reefs stretch and diversity of fish and other marine species enjoys a panoramic view of the exotic underwater world. One diving spot which became the mainstay of Morotai is a nautical tourist spot diving shipwreck (wreck). Shipwreck diving spot you will only find on the island of Morotai. You will be amazed when diving on the sidelines of the second world war wreck which sank in the sea of the island of Morotai.
On
the island of Morotai still many
remnants of the army when World War II
allies. Ally army
at that time, made the island of Morotai as
the headquarters for Morotai
strategic position to launch an attack on the
Philippines and Japan. Also occur on the
island of Morotai war between the
army and Japanese allies. Figure famous
World War II and
still leave traces
of residue on the island of
Morotai was General
Douglas MacArthur of the United States who led the army allies in Morotai and Nakamura
from Japan. You
can see the statue
of General Douglas MacArthur
in ZumZum island
that is located not far from the island of Morotai and baths General
Douglas MacArthur in the Water Glass. In
addition you can also visit
Kakarai River, Nakamura
hideout in the forest for 30 years Morotai after
losing the war against the army
of allies, led General Douglas MacArthur.
Other historical sights that you can find
in Morotai is museum objects and
relics of World War II allies army air base.Morotai is not yet available in five-star hotels like
the one in Ternate. As the
capital of the newly created district in 2008, Morotai still
needs improvement in many areas including the lodging
facilities (hotel) and other public infrastructure. But once it's been available hotel
(inn) is feasible
with complete facilities, one of which was the Pacific
Inn and several
other inns scattered in downtown Morotai with
rates relatively cheap
and affordable. while
for entertainment and recreation
facilities at Morotai
not yet widely available. The only entertainment option
available is a karaoke
place that can be
found in almost every home and restaurant dining in
the city of Morotai. Here it is the only
craft that characterizes Morotai, namely jewelry
accessories made of white metal. Various models and designs of
necklaces, rings and bracelets from the
original white metal you can buy
at the point of sale accessories.
The original white metal raw materials to make accessories
and jewelry were
taken from white metal remnants
of World War II. The selling price of the white metal accessories is
also not expensive.
Morotai is being dressed
up this time, improvements
continue to be made here and there.
In general, physical infrastructure
and public facilities are laid out in order
to continue and make Morotai as a
destination for marine tourism and
historical tourism in the northern end of the archipelago. It takes the participation of all parties in the provision and improvement of tourism
facilities and infrastructure such as
transportation, hotel, restaurant and entertainment
facilities.
