Situated on the heart of Indonesia
archipelago this province offers
ancient megaliths, indigenous
tribes, the mossy mountains, the
sleepy blue lakes, the untouchable
longest river from white water
rafting, fantastic snorkeling,
diving on coral reef, unpopulated
small islands surrounded by endless
white sandy beaches and natural
voice in National reserves.
Rich in flora and fauna the most
expensive Ebony wood, Teakwood,
Rattan, Banyan trees, Black Orchids.
The shy Babirusa, Anoa (Dwarf
Buffalo), Deer and various species
of birds including the rare Maleo
birds (Macrocephalon maleo), Black
Monkey Sulawesi (Maccaca maura),
Tangkasi (the smallest species of
monkies) are waiting for the
visitors who like adventures
(trekking, rafting, birding).
Central Sulawesi with the capital
city, Palu consists of diverse
ethnic groups which have retained
their traditions and customs, living
in peaceful harmony with each other
and welcome visitors hospitality and
friendliness. Don’t leave Central
Sulawesi before seeing the Wreck WW
II bomber artifact. It can be
reached just 45 minutes from
Kadidiri or Tanjung Kramat dive
resort. Luxurious and exclusive
tourism facilities as well as diving
equipment are available.
Tourist Office:
Jl. Dewi Sartika No.91, Palu 94114
Phone. (0451) 483942 Fax. (0451)
483941
Getting there:
Many domestic airlines fly directly
from Jakarta, Bali, Surabaya,
Makassar and Balikpapan.
Central Sulawesi can be reached by
bus from Toraja, South Sulawesi for
14 hours and 18 hours by bus from
Bunaken North Sulawesi.
Places
of Interest
Pendolo
Pendolo is a small town in the
southern tip of the lake and it is a
transit place for visitors from
Toraja South Sulawesi before they
exploring and traveling Central
Sulawesi (the Megalithical Bada,
Besoa and Napu Valley or ghost
grinding stone) or proceed to
Bunaken Island, Manado North
Sulawesi.
Lairiang River.
Lairiang River. Lairiang is the
longest river in Sulawesi Island
running down from Napu, Besoa, Bada
and Gimpu valleys ending into
Makassar straits in the west. Napu,
Sobek (white water rafting team)
form America discovered Lariang
River is one of the best rivers for
rafting. It has the score IVV grade.
Most of these trekkers take this
area for their trekking and rafting
as well. The rumbling of Lairiang
river could be heard from a remote
distance, nothing you can see except
the huge bluish tropical rain forest
as far as your eyes can see.
Togean Islands
Togean Islands. A community - based
ecotourism as well as in conserving
the biodiversity. A bewildering
array of tropical rain forest
covered six islands formed by
volcanic activity. Situated in the
vicinity of equator. This enchanting
archipelago is one of the jewels of
Central Sulawesi. Stunning reefs,
small isolated white sandy beaches,
traditional fishermen village of a
Bajau, verdant rainforest have left
many a world weary travel searching
for superlatives.
For those with more specialized
adventurous tastes, the Togean
Islands offer various for type of
coral of the world can be found here
(Fringing reef), barrier reef, Patch
Reef and atoee. Admirable places for
snorkeling and diving. Four types of
coral of the world can be found here
(Fringing reef). It can be reached
from Palu for about 7 hours drive by
car to Ampana via Poso (375
kilometers) by bus or chartered
vehicle then by daily boat from
Ampana to Wakai and Malenge for
about 4 hours departs on 10 p.m.
Togean can be reached from Gorontalo
city by public boat directly, twice
a week. If you come from Rantepao
(Tana Toraja) in South Sulawesi,
Togean can be reached via
Mangkutana, Pendolo, Tentena and
Poso to Ampana for about 14 hours
drive by car.
Donggala
Donggala was once the most important
harbor in Central Sulawesi 35 km
away from Palu to the north–west.
Donggala can be reached by car/taxi
for 40 minutes from Palu. The
visitors can proceed to Tanjung
Karang with white sandy beaches
along the coast and the water is
clear with colorful coral reefs that
invites the visitors to water
sports.
Lake Poso.
Lake Poso. Poso has many specialties
and uniqueness which could not be
discovered in other places. It is
located in the heart of Sulawesi
Island or even in Indonesia, about
657 m from the sea level. Lake Poso
extends from north to south. It is
about more than 32 km in length and
16 km in width. The deep of the Lake
is 360 m in the south and 510 m in
the north.
The water is clean most of the time
and a wonderful place for relaxing
after trekking hard in the jungle of
Lore Lindu National Park. In dry
season (October-April) the lake
consists of white sandy beaches. The
visitor could enjoy giant eel and
gold fish from the lake.
Lore Lindu National Park.
Lore Lindu National Park. The second
biggest lake in Central Sulawesi is
Lake Lindu covering the area of
3,150 ha. It is located on highland
about 1,200 m from the sea level.
The beautiful panoramic view and it
has a cool climate. Lake Lindu can
be reached by car from Palu to
Rahmat village then trekking through
the thick tropical rainforest for
about 4 hours. The visitor can stay
at cottages. Barkcloth which is made
in Bada, Kulawi and Napu valleys.
Some megalithic statues of thousands
of years at Napu, Besoa and Bada
Valleys are consider to have
relation with their ancestor
worship. The statues with 1,5 m to 4
m height and 3000 years B.C. to 1500
years A. D.
