Teluk Cendrawasih National Park

Teluk Cenderawasih National Park represents the coral reef, marine, mangrove and terrestrial tropical rain forest ecosystem in Papua,the eastern province of Indonesia.The park is the largest marine national park of which 89,8% of its area is marine. The park is very rich in fish species (209 sp) including butterflyfish, angelfish, damselfish, parrotfish,rabbitfish and anemonefish. It has a significant species of coral reef (150 sp) which scatters on the shores of 18 big and small islands within the park. The percentage of living coral reef varies from 30,  40% to 65,64%. Generally, they are divided into two zona, reef flat and reef slope. The park is a home for moluca such as cypraea spp, Lambis spp, Conus spp, Chaonia tritonis and Tridacna gigas, turtles such as  Eretmochelys imbricata, Chelonia mydas, Lepidochelys olivaceae, Dermochelys coriacea, and mammals such as Dugong dugon, Balaenoptera musculus,Birgus latro,dolphins, sharks and whales. Above all, some natural phenomenon can also be found in the park such as caves, hot water resources in Misowaar Island and 100 feet underwater cave in Tanjung Mangguar Island. Wendesi, Wasior, and Yomber are some places where visitor can see treasures from the 18^th century. Visitors come to Yende in Roon Island to see Bible which was published in 1898.

Interesting sites and activities :
Rumberpon island : birdwatching,snorkel, diving
Nusrowi island : snorkel, diving, fauna safari
Mioswaar island : hot springwater, waterfall, snorkel, diving, cultural attractions
Yoop and Windesi : whale shark and dolphins
Roon island : bird watching, snorkel, diving, waterfall, old church, cultural attractions
 Best time to visit : May until October
How to get there : Take a flight from Jakarta or Surabaya or Denpasar to Biak. Take another flight from Biak to Manokwari or Nabire. From Manokwari take longboat (5,5 hours) to Rumberpon island or take a 3 hour drive to Ransiki, followed by motorboat (2,5 hour).
Contact Office :
Teluk Cendrawasih National Park Office
Jl. Trikora Wosi Rendani, Kotak Pos 229
Manokwari 98312, Papua Barat
Telp. +62986212212
Fax. +62986212437
E-mail : btntc@manokwari.wasantara.net.id.

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