Tourism in the Indonesian island of Morotai

Tourism in Indonesia maintains many sites of breathtaking natural beauty, including the wonderful islands that attract recreational enthusiasts from all over the world, including Morotai Island, which is located on the northern side of Halmahera Island in North Maluku Province, which many of its visitors confirm. For the magnificence of the various recreational opportunities it offers, among its many amazing tourist attractions that are worth discovering.

Morotai is a rugged tropical island, with many small islands nearby, with a long history stretching back to World War II. Morotai was one of the largest battlefields in the Pacific theater where the legendary General Douglas MacArthur fought the Japanese force.

During World War II, General Douglas MacArthur managed to capture Morotai from the Japanese army. Then MacArthur built his temporary military base there, rebuilt the airport and built a naval base. Army Dock Beach was, as the name suggests, the place General MacArthur chose to build his base. At the height of the occupation, there was a 60.000 Allied army in Morotai, along with a hospital with about 2000 beds.

This island is not only a historical destination, but also a tourist destination full of beautiful beaches, secluded small islands and wonderful diving areas, which prompted the Morotai government to develop it in order to attract more tourists.

There are only two airports with direct flight service to Morotai; Sam Ratulangi Airport in Manado and Sultan Babullah Airport in Ternate.

The best tourist places in Morotai Island

Dodola Island

Morotai Island boasts many incomparable natural places, foremost among which are a number of small islands that you can easily visit by boat, including Dodola Island, which is divided into Greater Dodola and Lesser Dodola, which are separated by only 500 meters of sand. The unique whitewash that is visible only at low tide.

Knowing that when the sea water recedes, these two islands will look like one island, so that the white sandy beach on the coast of the island is one of the masterpieces worth visiting, especially with this beach free from crowds and its incomparable charming atmosphere, where you can also enjoy relaxing with Some fun water sports there.

Kolorai Island

Besides Dodola Island, you can also enjoy the gentle breeze that accompanies the calm waves on the nearby Kolorai Island, which gives you the opportunity to swim among the charming turquoise waters, or enjoy snorkeling with friends or family, in addition to that the island is also inhabited by Morotai fishermen, who you can also Interact with them during the visit, and learn about the activities they do during a trip to the sea or returning home after a long day of fishing.

Boat trips remain the perfect way to spend a wonderful day touring among more than one island near Morotai.

Museum of World War II

The Pacific region is one of the important sites of World War II, so it is not surprising that on this charming island you will find wonderful historical sites related to this important event, including the World War II Museum, which includes many historical holdings of war events, with Some collections of old tools donated to the museum by local residents.

Enchanting dive sites

Morotai Island has 28 great dive sites dotted around the island, each with its own unique beauty, splendid coral reefs and mysterious WWII wrecks.

The special thing about diving in Morotai is that you can find many sunken historical artifacts, including many vehicles and weapons that adorn the waters of Morotai, many of which have become home to coral reefs, not to mention also the diverse marine life.

Tanjung Gorangu Beach

Being one of the dream destinations for beach lovers around the world, Morotai Island rewards its visitors with Tanjung Gorangu Beach, which presents the beauty of white beach sands and calm waves, and rock cuts and cliffs provide a wonderful touch of charming natural beauty, so this beach is always classified as one of the most photographed sites on the island.

The magical springs and caves of Morotai Island 

The splendor of Morotai Island is not limited to its charming beaches and various islands, but the natural beauty of this destination, which is one of the most beautiful islands in Indonesia, extends to its hidden caves and turquoise water springs, which are usually visited by tourists to harmonize with nature on unforgettable trips. .

Cocoya Island

The next beautiful island that you can visit is Cocoya Island, which also offers the beauty of soft white sandy beaches as a place to relax. And unlike other islands, Cocoya Island is uninhabited, so you are guaranteed to feel as if you are on a private island! To go to Cocoya, you can take a speedboat from the city of Doraba. Upon arrival, you can enjoy various activities such as fishing, swimming, snorkeling and diving. And because of the many coral reefs that dot the island, you can enjoy beautiful views of the natural fish and reefs.

It goes without saying that Morotai has rich marine potential, there are plenty of fish that are a favorite among fishermen, and since the central government is trying to turn the island into a top priority tourist destination in 2016, the government has set up a festival for fishing enthusiasts, and it is already proving to be a very popular event. , so much so that the committee had to limit participants.