SOUTHEAST SULAWESI

Map of Southeast Sulawesi


Capital City : Kendari
Rivers : Ladindu, Tamborasi
Lake : Napabale, Motonunu
Mountains : Mekongga (2790 m)
People : Tolaki, Morunene, Buton, Muna, Bajo
Fauna : Deer, wild pigs, kuskus, snakes, anoa

Tourist Attractions

Berlin Handicraft Centre:
Located in Samarinda, it has original artistic designs and crafts that visitors can buy.

Moramo Waterfall:
It has 127 separate terraced plumes. Ideal for nature lover.

Amolengu Fauna Conservation:
It covers 850 ha. Visitors will find anoa, deer, and hundreds of birds. No hunting is permitted

Pulau Hari:
The place fo water recreation sports. Swimming, boating. You can also dive to view the colourful fish in a sea garden setting of coral reefs.

Batu Gong Beach:
20 km from Kendari to north. It's an off shore recreational resort along 3 km white sandy beach. At the edge of the beach there's a huge stone which sounds like a gong (a traditional music instrument) when it's hit.

Horsefight
Raha (Muna) Island:
The site of the traditional horse fighting, usually held during Thanksgiving ceremonies. A female horse will be pulled in front of two male horses. And they will fight over the female.
 

Team 26300-Think Quest 1999