Wakatobi
The History
Welcome to Wakatobi
Wakatobi is the acronym of several islands: Wangi-Wangi, Kaledupa, Tomia, dan Binongko. Wakatobi is a Biosphere Reserve recognised by UNESCO. Bearing the highest number of dive sites in Wakatobi (around 30 diving sites), Wakatobi is regarded by many as divers’ heaven. Located in the centre of the world coral triangle, Wakatobi has a magnificent collection of coral reef. Wakatobi has the most number of species of coral reef in the world, having 750 species from a total of 850 species means Wakatobi own 88% of world coral reef species. Wakatobi has Kaledupa Atoll ranging as long as 48 kilometres, also known as the longest atoll in the world.
Access
How to get there
There are several ways to travel to Wakatobi
Plane
You can take a flight to Matahora Airport (WNI) Wakatobi in Wanci – Wangi-Wangi Island, with transit in Kendari (KDI). Wakatobi Dive Resort manages Maranggo Airport (TQQ) in Tomia Island, which is less than three hours flight from Bali.
Boat
You can also get there by sea from Kendari. Check out the schedule of boats plying directly to Wangi-Wangi Island.
