TERNATE Also known as “The Island of Spices” by Europe in 1322.
Geography The island of Ternate is one Indonesia’s 17,508 island, an archipelago located Coral Reef Triangle of the equator where the pacific ocean meets. The tropical Indo-Pacific region in which Ternate is collection of Maloko Kie Raha, considered to be on of the world’s richest ecologically biodiverse systems. Ternate is essense a volcanic island with Mount Gamalama, as a great spirit by local people.
Time Zone GMT +09:00
Climate Tropical, hot
and hurried. Temperatures range from a high of 31 degree C (88 F) to 25 C
(78 F) low. Dry seasion April – November, Wet seasion : December –
March.
Health No major risk. Unlike islands further east in the archipelagos, there is no Malaria.
Population Religion : 85% Muslim, 10% Christian, however there are also some of the Church, a temple and a klanten.
Currency Indonesian
currency is the Rupiah (IDR). in Ternate Money is easily changed at
banks and official money changing offices. However exchange rates can
fluctuate. ATM machines are readily available and banks will provide
cash withdrawal via the Visa and MasterCard networks.
Visa You will need a
tourist visa to enter Indonesia, which can be issued on arrival at the
airport citizens of most nationalities. A 30-day visa costs US$25.
Passports must be valid for at least 6 months upon arrival in Indonesia.
Indonesian immigration is very strict. For further up-to-date
information about travel matters, please visit Indonesia’s Department of
Foreign Affairs website at www.kemlu.go.id to find the embassy or consulate nearest to you.
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| Ternate island, photo : Sam |
Diving Ternate – Halmahera
exactly between Lembeh Strait and the Raja Ampat island “known by the
public as the underwater paradise of the world”. if your plan a divetrip
to Bunaken or Raja Ampat,
occasionally we suggest for you to stop off in Ternate and enjoy the
underwater sights !
What is interesting
from the diving and
snorkeling in Ternate?
- You can dive without the need
to spend countless hours to cross
the sea with a ship that will take you
to a diving spot.
Save time, right?
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You can
enjoy the underwater scenery is enchanting and diverse
in shallow water that is safe, clean and not
polluted.
- You can feel the ease to do the night dive is fun and
full of adventure interspersed with nighttime views of Ternate city.
- Who knows you're lucky, you can find ancient relics stored
in the depths of the results of a long historical
traces of Ternate as areas of trade and
colonization.
Why do people have to
come and joined underwater
Ternate, Indonesia ?
- Currently outstanding views
of the marine eco-tourism shifted to Eastern Indonesia.
This view is correct. And now the eastern part of Indonesia is also increasingly
open to receive visitors.
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If security is an important factor, Ternate
now completely safe!. Crime rate here can be said to be very low, and Ternate people very appreciate to immigrants
or travelers.
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Regarding costs, Ternate
also have many options. Specialty cheap to
expensive depending on the options available.
The cost of consumption is also not much different from other cities in Indonesia.
Even travelers can
sample the local cuisine that is rich in rempat-nautical
rempat while traveling in Ternate.
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Long history of Ternate became part of the most exciting to be
associated with Indonesia that invite and invite people to come.
Designation as an island of spices and
a thousand images in the bill is proof
that the rich assortment
of Ternate: maritime, history, culture and
cuisine as well
Now, its very easy, who have all diving in several
other places in Indonesia, think to diving here ! “it’s not only about diving but have a Historical trip too”. the divesite such as drop offs with “pinacle wall” and schools of fish, coral slopes, shallow reef tops, bays with pygmy seahorses and other critters.
Diving Schedule :
- Departure : 07.30 am for 2 morning dives
- Lunch : 13.00 pm at Maitara/Tidore island or at divesite
- Departure : 15.00 pm for 1 afternoon dive
- Night dive at Depan Kota
Dive Seasion : Mei – Oktober.
As we know that the westerly winds
blowing between September and March, peak in December and January.
Characteristics of the westerly winds that bring rain and blowing hard.
This is causing waves in the waters of Indonesia rose in December and
January. Under these conditions, dive site is located west dipesisir a
direct hit by a west wind, the waves will usually enlarged, and the
water becomes cloudy. It is usually difficult diving conditions.
However, there are also areas where it can be dived only at the west
wind blows, generally located on the east coast of the island. So,
Diving in December and January is not a problem, as long as we can
choose which site is right in tune with the weather.
Visibilty at Ternate
island and surrounding area, depending on weather conditions. the off
shore reefs : 20-40 meters, dive sites at the North & South shore
10-25 meters.
Diveboat : we have
charter/rental long wooden boat specially designed by local community
her or charter speedboat. At the moment we can accommodate a maximum of 4
– 8 divers.
If you would like more information, please contact us :
