Few people know that the Fakfak regency in West Papua province has beautiful and amazing natural tourist attractions or spots. Here are some recommendations for tourist attractions in Fakfak regency that you must add to the list of tourist destinations:
Hidden Paradise: Toran Bay
Toran Bay is the first tourist destination you must visit when visiting Fakfak city, West Papua. For some reason, extraordinarily beautiful scenery makes this bay look like a hidden paradise.
In the local language, the word Toran means sitting stone. Just like the meaning of its name, Toran Bay does have a view of a large expanse of rocks or cluster of Karsts in the form of separate islands. In addition, this bay has emerald green water that is very clear so that the seabed is visible.
The beauty of Toran Bay does not end there. Toran Bay’s beauty also increases with the white sand on the shoreline. Additionally, the ocean of rock in this bay is overgrown with dazzling orchids.
Unfortunately, this Toran Bay tourist destination is still quite complicated. To reach this location, you must take advantage of waterway transportation. The distance from Fakfak city center to Toran Bay is about two hours if you use a long boat and about 50 minutes by speed boat. Even though it is pretty difficult, the painstaking struggle to get to this place seems comparable to the beautiful view of Toran Bay.
Kiti Kiti Waterfall
The next tourist recommendation in Fakfak is the Kiti-Kiti waterfall which is in the Karas district, West Papua. Not inferior to Toran Bay’s magnificent and incredible view, the Kiti-kiti waterfall’s view is also quite impressive. This waterfall has an epic combination of tropical forest and open sea views.
Unlike most waterfalls in Indonesia, this waterfall does not flow into rivers. Water flowing from the Kiti Kiti waterfall will immediately flow into the open sea in Nusalasi Bay. One of the added values of this waterfall is the beautiful color of the water, emerald green.
To reach the location of Kiti Kiti waterfall, tourists must travel by sea from Fakfak port. Tourists have to go hiking for a bit to get to this location since it takes approximately four hours of trips by speed boat. But don’t worry, even though the journey takes a long and tiresome trip, various amazing views will spoil your eyes.
Wayob Beach
Another tourist destination you must consider in Fakfak is a beach on Panjang island, Wayob beach. Wayob beach offers a beautiful view of emerald green water like Toran Bay and Kiti Kiti waterfall. Not only that, the seawater color’s beauty increases with the beach’s milky white sand.
The beauty of Wayob Beach comes not only from the beach water and beautiful colored sand but also from the various plants that grow along the beach. Multiple plants, such as mangroves and seagrass, thrive along the coast, making this beach view much more beautiful than any other beach.
You can use water transportation like a sailboat to reach this location. The journey time from Fakfak city to Wayob beach is about one hour. This beach is still rarely visited by people, so it is suitable for tourists who do not like tourist attractions that are too crowded.
So, those are some recommendations for natural attractions in Fakfak regency, West Papua, that you can add to your travel list or your bucket list. From Wayob Beach, Kiti Kiti Waterfall, and Toran Bay, which tourist destination in Fakfak is the most interesting of the three places above?
