Sulawesi has long been famous to the exotic. No exception of Southeast Sulawesi, which offers a wide array of natural charm. Rumor, the beauty of the landscape that could tempt Khayangan angels to come down to enjoy it.
One of the abundance of natural gifts that you can enjoy the waterfalls Moramo. Terraced waterfall that will kemolekannya famous beauty wrapped in Cape Peropa forest wildlife.
Attractions that towered as high as 40 meters is located in the village Sumbersari, District Moramo, Konawe South. The distance is about 65 kilometers south of Kendari, the capital of Southeast Sulawesi province. With motor vehicles, travel time of two hours.
If you're feeling adventurous, the trip was not tiring because many interesting sights along the road. Starting from the coast along the Gulf of Turkey entering Abeli District, which is a fishing village. Small boats to ocean liner, either leaning against or speeding down the bay, visible from the street.
Apart from Abeli, you will enter the District of North Moramo. Asphalt road and straight with a view of the wooden houses of residents, who interspersed grove of trees. Tersuguhkan beautiful rural atmosphere.
Village Crossing and Eye Wawatu Wawatu, there are hills of stone and marble. On the left the road, looks exotic rocks were steep. Most residents of both villages were livelihood as a miner.
Entering District Moramo, precisely in the Village Lapuko, began challenging journey. The road since entering Abeli smoothly paved, turned into gravel, rocks, and soil. Practical vehicles can not be driven high and driving should be increased vigilance.
After Lapuko, discomfort road offroad challenges that still added a hilly terrain and the forest-covered. Similar conditions experienced when entering the village Sumbersari, location Moramo waterfall.
However, all the obstacles it will pay off when we arrived on the scene. The trip ended with the vehicle at the gates of retribution, and must proceed on foot along the footpath for 20 minutes. The entrance fee is very affordable water, ie Rp 2,000 per person, plus a vehicle levy of Rp 2,000 for motorcycles and $ 5,000 for the car.
For lovers of trekking, traveling from gate fees to the waterfall would be very nice. In addition to the clean air nan cool, green forest grove wildlife Tanjung Peropa really spoil the eye.
In the conservation area total 38,937 acres is alive assortment of flora and fauna, including deer, possum, butterflies, and various species of birds. There is also a species endemic to Sulawesi, like a black monkey and Anoa.
Arrive at the waterfall, visitors can immediately interrupted curiosity, with just a dip-dip-leg or straight jebar jebur enjoy swift water slide. Visitors can also bathe or swim in the quiet little lake depth of one meter.
The structure of the waterfall is a rough and dull rocks that are relatively harmless. If strong, could also try to climb the waterfall to the top (about 50 degree) with a line up the edges. However, it is advisable to be careful because the contour is difficult climb and slippery.
When Compass visit, early last March, many families and young people who enjoy recreation in there. They spread the mat while enjoying a lunch meal. No stalls, food vendors, and other services in the waterfall, except at the gates of retribution.
According to the story, said the waterfall was a place of maidens Khayangan down to bathe. True or not that story would not have to mess around. At least, a lot of "angel" of the earth that looks mingle there.
Management officer waterfall Moramo, Jumali, said, this waterfall was discovered by residents of transmigrants from Java around 1980-1982 when opening the forest to put snares Anoa. "After making the path to the location in 1989, in 1990 the waterfall was opened as a tourist attraction," he said.
Peak crowds usually occurs during Eid al-Fitr holiday, Eid al-Adha and New Year which could reach 3,000 people per day. "If a normal day, 100 people," he said.
Windi (32), one of the visitors that day say, waterfalls Moramo become one of the favorite locations to travel because they stay unspoiled. "In addition, the distance is relatively close to the city of Kendari," said civil servants are.
It is also proposed Nasruddin (34), other visitors, who feel fit to travel to Moramo because in addition to enjoying the waterfall, he could also get a beautiful atmosphere surrounding forest. "The atmosphere is calm. Can not be obtained if in town, "said Kendall resident of this.
However, they deplore the lack of supporting facilities in Moramo, such as resting halls, bathrooms, and trash.
"Local authorities should give attention. Unfortunately, this place is nice but not supported by adequate facilities, "Windi said.
Windi expression and Nasruddin good reason. Waterfalls are great tourist potential of this lack of facilities and amenities. Space for washing bath-toilet (MCK), which is defunct and can only be used as a clothes stall copy.
A long hall where visitors take shelter has also been damaged with age. Landfills are also not available so the beauty of garbage strewn Moramo tarnished.
Head of Tourism Destination Development Southeast Sulawesi Province Abusaila Aditya says, waterfalls Moramo is one of South East Sulawesi tourism potential. However, he acknowledged supporting infrastructure is not yet complete, particularly road access some still damaged. "This year, we had budget for the construction of halls break or gazebo. We will also propose to the central government to create a cottage, "said Aditya.
Other deficiencies, such as road repairs, toilets facilities, and trash, is expected to come from the local county government initiatives that authority over the object.
Regardless, waterfalls Moramo very pity to miss when visiting South East Sulawesi. Who knows, it could meet an angel there ....
One of the abundance of natural gifts that you can enjoy the waterfalls Moramo. Terraced waterfall that will kemolekannya famous beauty wrapped in Cape Peropa forest wildlife.
Attractions that towered as high as 40 meters is located in the village Sumbersari, District Moramo, Konawe South. The distance is about 65 kilometers south of Kendari, the capital of Southeast Sulawesi province. With motor vehicles, travel time of two hours.
If you're feeling adventurous, the trip was not tiring because many interesting sights along the road. Starting from the coast along the Gulf of Turkey entering Abeli District, which is a fishing village. Small boats to ocean liner, either leaning against or speeding down the bay, visible from the street.
Apart from Abeli, you will enter the District of North Moramo. Asphalt road and straight with a view of the wooden houses of residents, who interspersed grove of trees. Tersuguhkan beautiful rural atmosphere.
Village Crossing and Eye Wawatu Wawatu, there are hills of stone and marble. On the left the road, looks exotic rocks were steep. Most residents of both villages were livelihood as a miner.
Entering District Moramo, precisely in the Village Lapuko, began challenging journey. The road since entering Abeli smoothly paved, turned into gravel, rocks, and soil. Practical vehicles can not be driven high and driving should be increased vigilance.
After Lapuko, discomfort road offroad challenges that still added a hilly terrain and the forest-covered. Similar conditions experienced when entering the village Sumbersari, location Moramo waterfall.
However, all the obstacles it will pay off when we arrived on the scene. The trip ended with the vehicle at the gates of retribution, and must proceed on foot along the footpath for 20 minutes. The entrance fee is very affordable water, ie Rp 2,000 per person, plus a vehicle levy of Rp 2,000 for motorcycles and $ 5,000 for the car.
For lovers of trekking, traveling from gate fees to the waterfall would be very nice. In addition to the clean air nan cool, green forest grove wildlife Tanjung Peropa really spoil the eye.
In the conservation area total 38,937 acres is alive assortment of flora and fauna, including deer, possum, butterflies, and various species of birds. There is also a species endemic to Sulawesi, like a black monkey and Anoa.
Arrive at the waterfall, visitors can immediately interrupted curiosity, with just a dip-dip-leg or straight jebar jebur enjoy swift water slide. Visitors can also bathe or swim in the quiet little lake depth of one meter.
The structure of the waterfall is a rough and dull rocks that are relatively harmless. If strong, could also try to climb the waterfall to the top (about 50 degree) with a line up the edges. However, it is advisable to be careful because the contour is difficult climb and slippery.
When Compass visit, early last March, many families and young people who enjoy recreation in there. They spread the mat while enjoying a lunch meal. No stalls, food vendors, and other services in the waterfall, except at the gates of retribution.
According to the story, said the waterfall was a place of maidens Khayangan down to bathe. True or not that story would not have to mess around. At least, a lot of "angel" of the earth that looks mingle there.
Management officer waterfall Moramo, Jumali, said, this waterfall was discovered by residents of transmigrants from Java around 1980-1982 when opening the forest to put snares Anoa. "After making the path to the location in 1989, in 1990 the waterfall was opened as a tourist attraction," he said.
Peak crowds usually occurs during Eid al-Fitr holiday, Eid al-Adha and New Year which could reach 3,000 people per day. "If a normal day, 100 people," he said.
Windi (32), one of the visitors that day say, waterfalls Moramo become one of the favorite locations to travel because they stay unspoiled. "In addition, the distance is relatively close to the city of Kendari," said civil servants are.
It is also proposed Nasruddin (34), other visitors, who feel fit to travel to Moramo because in addition to enjoying the waterfall, he could also get a beautiful atmosphere surrounding forest. "The atmosphere is calm. Can not be obtained if in town, "said Kendall resident of this.
However, they deplore the lack of supporting facilities in Moramo, such as resting halls, bathrooms, and trash.
"Local authorities should give attention. Unfortunately, this place is nice but not supported by adequate facilities, "Windi said.
Windi expression and Nasruddin good reason. Waterfalls are great tourist potential of this lack of facilities and amenities. Space for washing bath-toilet (MCK), which is defunct and can only be used as a clothes stall copy.
A long hall where visitors take shelter has also been damaged with age. Landfills are also not available so the beauty of garbage strewn Moramo tarnished.
Head of Tourism Destination Development Southeast Sulawesi Province Abusaila Aditya says, waterfalls Moramo is one of South East Sulawesi tourism potential. However, he acknowledged supporting infrastructure is not yet complete, particularly road access some still damaged. "This year, we had budget for the construction of halls break or gazebo. We will also propose to the central government to create a cottage, "said Aditya.
Other deficiencies, such as road repairs, toilets facilities, and trash, is expected to come from the local county government initiatives that authority over the object.
Regardless, waterfalls Moramo very pity to miss when visiting South East Sulawesi. Who knows, it could meet an angel there ....
