General
An area of 2,500 ha. of the Banda archipelago has been set aside as marine
recreation park. Furthermore, Gunung Api Banda, one of the islands of the
archipelago, forms a seperate (marine) recreation park of 735 ha.
The Banda archipelago consists of nine volcanic islands with quiet beaches
surrounded by the most beautiful coral reefs in Maluku. The area is very
important for many seabird, turtle and fish species.
Gunung Api Banda (676 m) is an active volcano which last erupted in 1988. The
volcano, which can be climbed in 2-3 hrs., forms the main attraction of the
park.
Access
The Banda archipelago can be reached by boat or plane from Ambon. All public
tranport ends on Pulau Bandanaira. To get to the other islands of the
archipelago you have to charter a boat from Bandanaira.
Accommodation
* Bandanaira
o Many possibilities
* Pulau Syahrir
o Homestay Mailena
* Pulau Karaka
o Some simple Homestays
Addresses
KSDA, Jl.Kebun Cengkeh, Batu Merah Atas, Ambon
KSDA Maluku, Jl.Pandan Kasturi, Tantui, Ambon
Birdlife International, Jl.Ppandan Kasturi SK 43/3, Tantui, Ambon
Trekking
The Banda archipelago offers excellent diving and snorkeling. Equipment and
boats can be hired in Bandanaira. |
