| The Sea
West Kalimantan
Diving
and Snorkelling
Turtles
Beaches
Diving and Snorkelling
Batu Payung Beach
White sandy beach with some stunning rock formations. Good diving and
water skiing opportunities. About 23 km from Singkawang City (by
four-wheel drive vehicle).
Randayan Island
It takes 2 hours to get from Pasir Panjang Beach to Randayan Island by
motor boat or speed boat. This island has a beautiful beach with clear
and clean water and is marvellous for diving.
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Turtles
Karimata Island
The coral reef comprises of a precious eco-system: turtles as well as
sea cows and marine fish.
Beaches
Kijing Beach
Kijing Beach is a popular holiday site about 18 km from Mempawah. It can
be reached by public transportation. There is a stage for shows on
Sundays.
Temajo Island
It can be reached by motorboat in about one hour from Kijing Beach and
is located about 24 km from Mempawah. The island has a beautiful
scenery.
Batu
Payung Beach
Batu Payung Beach has white sand and interestingly shaped rocks that
pierce the sea surface; one is umbrella shaped. It is a good diving and
water skiing spot. Located in Sungai Raya Subdistrict, it is about 23 km
from Singkawang City, by four-wheel drive vehicle.
Gosong Beach
At Sungai Raya Village, about 25 km from Singkawang City. It offers
unique surroundings together with Pulau Kera, Tempurung and Semerah
Islands. The quiet surface is favoured by the local fishermen.
Pasir Panjang Beach and Randayan Island
About 17 km from Singkawang by public transport.
Pasir Panjang Recreational Park is facilitated with a hotel, a
restaurant and a swimming pool.
It takes about 2 hours to get from Pasir Panjang Beach to Randayan
Island by motor boat or speed boat. This island has a beautiful beach
with clear and clean water and offers some marvellous
diving.
Tanjung Batu Beach
About 30 km from Singkawang. Fantastic sea shore and rocky hills
scenery. Facilities include a nice inn and restaurant, plus
entertainment.
Central
Kalimantan
Beaches
Tanjung Keluang Beach in Pangkalanbun.
Kumai
Beach in Pangkalanbun.
South Kalimantan
Beaches
Tasikung
Beach
East
Kalimantan
Beaches
Manggar Beach in Balikpapan.
Derawan Island is
around 3 hours by boat from Tanjung Redep. There are a
number of rare species
of turtles.
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