Pulau Ambon Travel Guide

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      Batu Chapeo, Pulau Ambon South coast
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      Life music Amboina- here again..
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      Southwest beachroad of Ambon with...
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Pro

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 Pulau Amboina is a very nice tropical Island in the eastern Indonesia 


Con

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 But so far away - far over the seven blue seas 


In a nutshell

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 Ambon Manisè, one wishes to visit and travel again one times again 

 

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Things to Do  

Ambons national hero Christinha Martha Tiahahu

Ambons national hero Christinha Martha Tiahahu, Pulau Ambon

 ullfri49 Says:  In travel books photos and at first sightseeing in Ambon you will shure see the monument of Mrs. Christina Martha Tiahahu - the notable Prinses en Vorvegteres van Aboeboe. (Puten dan Pahlawah dari Abubu) The great monument of Christina with spear and with free hair in the... 

Batu Chapeo - a must to see at ambon beach

Batu Chapeo - a must to see at ambon beach, Pulau Ambon

 ullfri49 Says:  One of the great sightseeing points in Pulau Ambon is the "Batu Chapeo" - the free standing stone at beachside with upper side like a hut.Here at Photo seen at noon and at low tide, in the background the view to Laha Airport of other side of Ambon Bay.The hight of Bato Capeo... 

ambon war cemetery

ambon war cemetery, Pulau Ambon

 ukirsari Says:  surrounded by leafy garden, dawn service in australian day and anzac day every year, what i can see here is a piece of peaceful land. i'd ever been visited the allied forces cemetery in myanmar, indonesia and thailand and what i'd got from this place ... the same serene... 

exploring the old churches around the city

exploring the old churches around the city, Pulau Ambon

 ukirsari Says:  as the city with glorious past, ambon also designated as the central of christian mission. no wonder, old churches still can be found within city radius. my choice goes to maranatha church and josef kam church. both of them are beautiful and serene. picture i included here... 

Museum Siwalima:National hero Kapitan Pattimura

Museum Siwalima:National hero Kapitan Pattimura, Pulau Ambon

 ullfri49 Says:  So if you are in Ambon don`t forget to see more so the Museum SIWALIMA. The quite great exibition is worth to see to get an first overview of land and people in and over history in the Maluku area. There is real a lot of history in and around Maluku and much is connected... 

Restaurants  

Lekker seafood!

Lekker seafood!, Pulau Ambon

 vicka Says:  There are some nice seafood restaurants to choose. Fresh crab, various fish and lobster are available. From Istana Gurih restaurant, Sari Indah seafood, untill Ratu Gurih restaurant! Lekker! Eating Crabs!!! 

Rumah makan Paradise: Papeda o Papeda

Rumah makan Paradise: Papeda o Papeda, Pulau Ambon

 vicka Says:  What is Papeda? Papeda is a favored starch in Maluku, along with rice. It is a fine counter balance to all the spicy, rich, and salty foods that make up a meal. Besides papeda, you can also find fresh seafood and another local food that you can order. Don't worry about the... 

Transportation  

Try traditional boat trip- with perahu in Amboina

Try traditional boat trip- with perahu in Amboina, Pulau Ambon

 ullfri49 Says:  On of main transport in the Maluku area is over the sea and along the shore. So If there is time and an the sea has no waves , so try to take little tour with the traditional Perahu! But don`t forget a guide- on must know the current of tides and ready for quick changing... 

Ambon sudah jauh! - With Speedboath to east

Ambon sudah jauh! - With Speedboath to east, Pulau Ambon

 ullfri49 Says:  Starting to Lease Islands is easy from Tulehu Harbor- see here at Photo.Our Speedboat starts very quick away from the bridge the Jembatan Tulehu - and we trust the captain to find the right way over the water around wind and weather. 

Arrival in Ambon

Arrival in Ambon, Pulau Ambon

 ullfri49 Says:  Usually is the arrival in Maluku is at Pattimurah Airport in Ambon Laha, at southern part of the north peninsula near Ambon Bay.Coming out of airplan is nice to see the usually fresh green north hills behind the Airport buildings. Here at Photo coming at very sunny day.. 

Shopping  

Ambon Plasa: White Iron

Ambon Plasa: White Iron, Pulau Ambon

 vicka Says:  There are lots of choices if you want to buy white iron in this place. Local people believe that white iron is a kind of lucky charm to avoid bad luck. So no wonder if you see people on the street are wearing necklace, bracelet or even ring made from white iron. Bracelet,... 

Local Customs  

Ambon Music - I like it very much

Ambon Music - I like it very much, Pulau Ambon

 ullfri49 Says:  Special in Ambon is the music of Amboine- (- later here more about it-)Here as start this nice photo of life music in the restaurant of a great Hotel in center of Ambon.They two friendly musicians group gave much good nice music - from world music as well as from Ambon. We... 

Pasar- Market in Ambon

Pasar- Market in Ambon, Pulau Ambon

 ullfri49 Says:  For to know the local cuisine it good to go to the market- much fruits and fresh vegetables and spiecys - see at photo- and cause it is Pulau Maluku inmid the easterns seas - everytime at market you find much sorts of fish. So even in Ambon it is nice to walk at "Pasar" and... 

Warnings and Dangers  

Ask more before using local transportation!
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If you use local transportation, make sure that you :

1. Ask the local people what bus you must take and how much is the price
2. Tell the driver where you will go and mention the price to him before you get on the bus
3. know the name of the place where you must get off from the bus
4. understand a bit of their native languange

Written Apr 22, 2007

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Tourist Traps  

Difficulties in strange places: Where is north?
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There is north! At noon in Siwalima Museum Ambon

Where is north?
South of Aequator it is sometimes not easy special coming as traveller from Europa.
Here in the photo see the shadow goes north---
real- the Maluku islands ar so about 6 degrees south, and the sun was this time somewhere about the deserts of mid Australia-
it was in mid December!

Updated Dec 12, 2010

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What to Pack  

Sun block must have!
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Luggage and bags: Day pack for daily use
Dry bag for diving and snorkelling

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: sneaker/slipper
cotton made clothes, due to the hot weather
wide hat to cover your face
swim suit!
dive/snorkelling gear
sun glasses

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: your personal medicine, especially id you allergic to seafood
Sun block!

Photo Equipment: underwater camera if you want to capture best shot while diving and snorkelling
additional battery for your camera
Additional memory card because there's lots of nice view to capture!

Updated Apr 22, 2007

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Off The Beaten Path  

Well known name found at south Ambon beach..

Well known name found at south Ambon beach.., Pulau Ambon

 ullfri49 Says:  On the way from Ambon on beachroad to southwest, in direction Latuhalat, the street is mostly everytime near the beachwall - good for sightseeing. At one point the guide mentioned "we have sun today and here is a good place- at good weather you can from here see... 

Ambon south Coast to Banda sea, Pintu Kota

Ambon south Coast to Banda sea, Pintu Kota, Pulau Ambon

 ullfri49 Says:  In the south coast near Banda see you will find not only the well known Santai Beach with the not so far divers station, there is even a great place of undisturbed nature. The big waves of Banda See create a strange wild landcape.In the Frontpage you had seen a picture of... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Scuba Diving freak
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Bang Muin and his crew

One of the most favorite things to do in Ambon is Scuba Diving. Unbelievable nice underwater views! I dived at Tanjung Setan (Satan's Cape), but here are some dive sites in Ambon :

1. Tanjung Buiyang
2. Wet Ela
3. Tanjung Nusanive
4. Pintu Kota
5. Hukurilla
6. Tial

Equipment: You can rent dive gears in local dive center. Please call Bang Muin (local dive guide) at +6281343092093

Updated Apr 22, 2007

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Favorites  

cool sandy beaches
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ria loka beach (c) ukirsari

Favorite thing: ambon can be simplified by beaches and blue sky that pretty easy to be visited. near of far just take a loop within leihitu or leitimur peninsula and voila ... dipping barefoot on the shoreline. it's difficult to be forgotten.

Fondest memory: some of beautiful beaches along its island. sun worshipers will enjoy these scenery!

Updated Feb 6, 2012

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