HARI ISLAND

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HARI ISLAND

BY : SABRY MATASALA

Hari island is an uninhabited island with beautiful white sand beaches. Around the island,there are marine parks that are suitable for diving and snorkeling. The sea is clear and beautiful with variety of shapes and colours of coral and a rich diversity of marine life. For those who don’t like the water sports, they can observe the seagulls and turtles laying eggs at night. For fishing, you can come to saponda luar (outside) that is only a few miles from the spot.

AGRO PUDAHOA

The area is about 100 Ha, located in Southern kendari city about 30 km from the center of the city. The area can be reached by car or motor cycle in ± 30 minutes. The area is surrounded by protected forest and it was used for a camping a area during the National Jambore in 2000 whose opening was attended by Abdul Rahman Wahid, when he was a president.

Inside the area, there are a few permanent and semi – permanent building. Recently, the buildings have been used for learning activities of Gontor Pesantren, Kendari branch. There are ± 15 Ha of rice fields, ± 5 Ha of fresh water fish ponds, and ± Ha of fields for the ceremony. Since 2005, the local government of South East Sulawesi has Planted various tropical fruits such as rambutan, durian, mangoes, and orange trees. This area is very good for agriculture. Many activities can be done, such as fising in the pons, camping, or enjoying the village atmosphere. In the fruit season, we can pick the fruit from the tree. Every year, from February to April is harvest time for rambutan and durian, so that when visiting the area during these months, you can find the fruit at an affordable price.

The slow pace of life in this area, far from the hurly-burly of the city, can be developed as spiritual tourism. Through cooperation with the peasants, the tourists, especially Moslem tourists, not only enjoy the beauty and simplicity of nature, but also can feel the peace in the agrarian life.