Coral Reefs in Southeast Sulawesi island liwutongkidi

Coral Reefs in Southeast Sulawesi island liwutongkidi
A. Overview

Liwutongkidi Island is one of the islands located in the Regency of Buton. Island area of ​​approximately 1,000 square kilometers memilliki tropical climate with average rainfall is 1,000 mm per year.

Liwttongkidi Island by the local government of Buton regency included as one integrated area development Basilica (Batauga, Siompu, Liwutongkidi, and Kadatua). The goal is to develop marine tourism objects (under the sea) in the district with a rich variety of tourist baharinya it. Expected by the region's Basilica, the passion of the tourists to visit the Buton Regency increases.
B. Feature

Although the island is not so great when compared with other islands in Buton Islands, the island is able to provide a unique feel and charm through the beauty of the underwater beach. The coastline along the island is filled with stunning white sand and feels more beautiful when combined with the ocean waves that comb the sand.

In addition, the natural wealth under the sea that is on the island is also interesting to visit. Diversity of coral reefs and underwater biota regularly chime in symphony of natural panoramic beauty beneath the sea.
C. Location

The island is located in District Liwutongkidi Katadua and Siompu, Buton, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia.
D. Access

To achieve Liwutongkidi Island tourist locations, can be done in 2 stages of the journey from the city of Kendari (Southeast Sulawesi capital). First, from Kendari to Bau-Bau can use the pioneer aircraft or ships. If using aircraft pioneer, latency about 1 hour and about 4 hours if using ships. Second, we travel to the island Liwutongkidi using sea transport with travel time about 15 minutes.

For tourists who come from out of town and want to stay, no need to worry. In Kota Bau-Bau, which is not so far from the island Liwutongkidi, many available hotel that is comfortable to stay. Likewise with food and drinks, the tourists can choose a suitable place for dining fun because along the street in the City of Bau-Bau there are food stalls and restaurants offering a wide menu of tempting dishes.