Bat and 17 Riung Island Marine Park

Travel to Bat Island


The bats and 17 marine parks on Riung Island range from scenic beauty, from white sand to clear water, to the colorful coral reefs of Riung 17 Marine Park, not to mention the variety of flora and fauna. This small group of islands has the charm and the characteristics of each.

Location of Marine Park 17 Riung Island is located in the district of Riung, Ngada district, or 72 km north of the city center of Bajawa, Flores, east of Nusa Tenggara. , Because the distance is not very far from the bus stop, you can walk west from the beach which has a jetty. There was a view of the bass fishing boat. Sunday morning the activity on the beach was quiet, nobody seemed to sell. While the crowd is usually every Sunday night.

Although it is called Riung Island 17 Marine Park, there are 24 small islands. The name "Seventeen" commemorates the Indonesian Independence Day, August 17, 1945. The names of the islands are as follows: Ontoloe Island, Pau Island, Borong Island, Dua Island, Kolong Island, Kissing Island, Halima Island, Patta Island, Rutong Island, Meja Island, Bampa Island, Tiga Island, Copper Island, Taor Island, Sui Island and Wire Island.

One of the attractions of the many bats on this island

If you have a plan covering the 17 islands. But due to some restrictions and restrictions, you only drive to Rutong Island and Bat Island. Also foam on the hill on the mainland of Rutong Island. From the bushes and grassy hills you can see the landscape of the whole island Rutong, surrounded by a beautiful white sand.

The waters around Rutong Island are very clear. You can see floating fish and colorful coral reefs from the boat. The turquoise seawater around the island of Rutong is very suitable and tempting for swimming or snorkeling.

Not only can you admire the panorama of the sea, you can also explore a forest on the mainland. The forest is inhabited by species of Timor deer and lizards Mbou, a species smaller than Komodo. In addition, there are also several types of rare bird species, such as. White storks, black storks, parrots, cuckoos, eagles, scarves, parakeets and bats.

Another name is Kelelawar Island, Ontoloe Island. Here is the habitat of thousands of giant bats. They hang a lot on trees. Because it is inhabited only by bats, the island is called Pulau Kelelawar.