Martha Christina Tiahahu Memorial

Martha Christina Tiahahu is also an acknowledged national heroine in Indonesia as one of the many freedom fighters. Martha Christina Tiahahu fought side by side and supported her father who also stood up and fought the Dutch colonialism in this archipelago. When the Dutch caught and executed her father on the tiny island of Nusalaut, south-east from Saparua, she was taken to Java to work on the tea & coffee plantations. On board she refused any food offered by the Dutch crew. Suffering from misery and the execution of her father she passed away on the 2nd January 1818 at the age of only 18, and her body was then launched into the Banda Sea to have her final rest.

To reach this memorial, one can take a minibus from the city to Karang panjang. From the rear of this memorial one can see the beautiful panorama of the City and the Blue Amboina Bay beneath or watch the sunset behind the rugged hills of the Leihitu Peninsula.

Pattimura Memorial

Patimura is the nickname given to Thomas Matulessy, a native from the island of Saparua who raised up against the Dutch in 1817. He caused the Dutch many headaches and was almost succesful in taking over the strong Dutch Duurstede fort in Sapanua.
In the early morning of the 15th of May in the same year Pattimura together with his followers besieged and ran the fort killing all the soldiers and civilians, leaving a live the youngest son of Van den Berg (at that time the Resident of Kasteel Duurstede). He was later betrayed by one of the raja's (Village Head) in Saparua, and with some of his followers delivered to the dutch authorities and brought to Ambon and after their trial, were sent to the gallows. Today Pattimura is acknowledged as a national hero in Indonesia.
The Pattimura Memorial is erected, right on the spot where he was executed in the early 19th Century, on Jalan Slamet Rijadi dose to the governor Office and Victoria Fort.

Pasir Panjang Beach, Kei Island

Kei Island	:	Pasir Panjang beach Oholdertawun beach; Sea garden; Museum of Belang; orchid garden; lake in Nglingof; Difur beach; Danar beach; Leffuan Cave; Misionary Cemetry in Langgur

The Waiselaka Freshwater Pond

About 30 kms north from the centre of the city, one can see a unique pond where people in the village of Waiselaka take a bath, wash clothes or wash up in a pool of fresh water. This freshwater pond is inhabited by eels and fishes which are regraded as sacred to the villagers.
Fresh drinking water is also being taken from the same pool. The uniqueness of this pond is, that the eel is fed with eggs. It is said that at a time a very large eel shows up, and whoever happens to see it with earrings on his/her ears, may have good luck and prosperity some day. The spot is in easy reached by boarding the Waai minibus at the bus terminal in Ambon.

MALUKU, is an area in Eastern Indonesia with 999 islands, famous for its fabulous sun, sea and spices. Collecting shells, swimming, snorkeling, or simply sunbathing are some of the exciting experiences you can get there. You can also visit the old Dutch fortress and the museum.

AMBON ISLAND ( SIC - 007 ) 3 days - 2 nights		NATURE of SAPARUA ISLAND (SIC - 009) 4 days - 3 nights
A lingering experience of the beautiful and fascinating island. Day- 1 (D): From PATIMMURA airport, you'll be transfered to your hotel. In the afternoon you'll enjoy a sightseeing tour, covering visits to the memorials of PATIMURA and CHRISTINA MARTA TIAHAHU, the war cemetery at KAPAHA/ TANTUI and a visit to the SIWA LIMA Museum. Day - 2 (B-L-D): On the way to LATULAHAT, a stop will be made at the Provincial Museum, then a visit to WAEMAHU to see the clove art factory, proceed to NAMALATU Beach for shell collecting or refreshing swim. In the afternoon, proceed to WAAI where if you are lucky you will have a glimpse of the sacred eels before continuing to HUNIMUA Beach. Day- 3 (B): Free morning until transfer to the airport, but there might still be some time to shop for souvenirs.		Day- 1 (L-D): On arrival in AMBON, you will be met at Pattimura airport, transfer to your hotel. After lunch, visit WAISELAKA POND in WAAI, its clear cristal water inhabited by holy eel, The Crazy Bamboo Performance. Dinner and overnight at your hotel. Day- 2 (B-L-D): After breakfast, Ambon city sightseeing, visiting Traditional hand weaving, SIWA LIMA museum, After lunch observe "SAGO BAKING" while you have the opportunity to taste sago cakes with a cup of hot tea or coffee. Back to hotel for dinner and overnight. Day - 3 (B-L-D): After an early breakfast, depart to TULEHU transit harbour joining a motor- vessel. A sea voyage passing HARUKU island to MARIA transit harbour in Saparua island. Straight to BOOI village visit the old church, full on woodcarvings, and walk up and down through the village of stepping stones. Trip continue to WAIHENAHIA, white sandy beach and on the way short stop to visit DUURSTEDE fortress. You have the opportunity for a traditional lunch at OUW village observe poterry and later watch how they destill the traditional GIN from palmwine. Back to SIRI SORI HOTEL for dinner. After dinner observe traditional dances and music you can join the dance and participate with the villagers. Day - 4 (B): After breakfast, there's still time to observe wicker works; how they make SAGO BASKETS and SAGO LEAVE KNITTING. After lunch leave SIRISORI for MARIA transit harbour. A sea voyage back to Ambon then direct to Ambon Pattimura airport for your afternoon onward flight.

Commonwealth War Cemetery

The Commonwealth War Cemetery is located in Kapahaha Tantui about 2 kms from downtown. The piece of land on which the graves are located is donated by the citizens of Ambon to be used as a burial ground for the Australian and New Zealand soldiers who had become the Japanese prisoners on World War II, and also the Alliance army who died during the war. This area is an ex-Concentration Camp of Japanese prisoners who mostly were Australian people.

This cemetery is well kept, and one can reach it by using minibuses. All minibuses that leaving the centre of town will pass it since it is a oneway passage.

The ANZAC Day on every 25th of April is held at this spot. The ANZAC Day is an event to commemmorate the soldiers and servicemen and women who died during the first and Second World War.

Many friends, relatives and old-veterans come here to pay tribute to these men and women who lay buried in this cemetery. Any vehicle which come out from Ambon to the north direction will pass this Cemetery, which the people of Ambon called as Australian Cemetery.

Wapauwe Mosque

The Mosque is an ancient bulding which has Malayan character traits. According to the village story, this mosque was formerly built on the hills and later in 1414 by an unknown supernatural power it moved down to its present location in Kaitetu.

Today it is still being used for the daily services.
One can get to Kaitetu by using the same Hila-Kaitetu minibus leaving from downtown Mardika terminal for a rate of Rp. 1,400.00 per person. Hila and Keitetu are the two villages which lies side by side on the north part of Cape Leihitu, Ambon Island.

The Australian Monument

This memorial was erected by the Australian Government in 1967 to commemorate Doolan, an Australian serviceman.
Doolan alone, had shot down a considerable amount of Japanese soldiers in the Second World War/Pacific War, while his comrades were retreating southward Ambon Island. Unfortunately the Japans discovered his hiding spot and ambushed him, and forbade the villagers to bury his corps, but later in the evening someone took the courage to take away his decaying remains and buried them under the gandaria tree, where the present monument is erected, in Kudamati quarter.
When taking a minibus to Kudamati, you will pass this memorial, the memorial is known to the citizen as Tugu Doolan or Doolan for short.

On the age of spice trade even long before the arrival of the European to Maluku, Hitu had been a very important port in Ambon. The spice trade with the chinese, Arabian and other tribes in Indonesia led to the establishment of the European main trading company. That was why the Dutch built the Amsterdam Fort at the Loji area which was, at first, built by the Portuguese in Hila Village to watch for the trade ships, entering Port Hitu through the gateway between Ambon Island and Cape Hoamoal in Seram Island.

Honimua Beach

It is located on the northeast of Cape Leihitu, facing the Seram Island. It has a white sandy beach, about 4 km long. The distance from the the city is about 40 kms. The water is clear and inviting every visitor to go down to the sea. The location can be easily reached by taking public transportations Honimua.

There is a restaurant on sea which is run by the local people, providingtypical food from Maluku, baked-fish and 'Colo-Colo'. Just next to the beach, there is a Ferry Deck for the crossing to Seram Island and an ex-Japanese airport which was formerly used in World War II. Across the beach, there is a menagerie/Pombo Island Sea Park, a attol, with white sand and inhabited by pombo birds (sea doves).

Lelisa Beach

Lelisa Beach Resort is an areal where there are some lodging facilities such as cottages in Latuhalat Village, southern part of Ambon Island on Cape Leitimor, next to Namalatu Beach. Lelisa Beach Resort has its own 16 cottages and restaurants.

The reef formation along the Latuhalat Beach gives a characteristic scenery to the village when the tides come. The water between the reefs and the beach is shallow, when the tides come and safe for visitor to swim around the area. Behind the reef, the current was very strong. Lelisa Beach is a popular tourism resort among the people of Ambon. It is good for snorkelling, swimming, diving and also sunbathing.

Around the place there are some homestays, managed by local people. This location can be easily reached since any kind of public transportation or private vehicle going to Latuhalat Village, will go by this route.

Manuala Beach


manuala beach its not the same sands like at natsepa beach,but in this place we can get more relax with blue green sea on the beach
maybe we can use the beach for sun burn or another relaxation

Santai Beach is located in the village of Airlouw, a white sandy beach, which has 18 cottages, restaurant, and salt water swimming pool for the children. Santai Beach is also a popular resort and widely visited.

To get to the spot catch the latuhalat minibus and unboard it at the Puskesmas (Public Medical Centre). For one has to walk about 200 m to the spot, since transport facilities have not yet reached the beach side

In Tulehu Village, lying on the east of Ambon Sea, there are two Hot Water Springs, on the edge of Tulehu Beach and on the foot of mount Salahutu (Hatuasa Hot Springs). To go there, we can use Tulehu Bus. If you choose to visit the hot spring on the seashore, stop at Tulehu Terminal and go on foot to the hospital. There, you can find the Hot Water Spring. Besides, you can also see the eels in Wailatu pond, and if you have some small change, you can by some food for the eels.

However, if you choose to visit Hatuasa Hot Spring, stop after 25 meters from the police station on the left side of the road (to the direction of Port Tulehu) and walk on foot to the direction of the wood, turn left, there lies the hot water spring (about 2,7 km from Tulehu road).

This is the most popular beach on the island in Ambon, only about 14 kms from the centre of the town. It has a very shallow beach which reaches more than than 30 meters from the shoreline.

At low tide it extends even further. Natsepa is an ideal recreation spot for recreational activities on the beach side and in the water (swimming, rowing, sunbathing).

Although there are no certain public tranportation devised to get to Natsepa Beach, it can be reached by means of transportation to Tulehu, Suli or Tial from the terminal in Ambon.

Batu Capeo is a place not far from "Taman Makmur" The spot acquired its name "Batu Capeo" (Hat Stone) from a big rock which has a form like a hat (capeo) in up-side down position. This spot is related with a local legend about a journey of a princess who visited some surrounding spots and in the end she left Mount Nona.

This place is suitable for people who like to enjoy the beutiful panorama of sunset, to relax on the beach or to go snorkelling. Batu Capeo can be easily reached by public transportation travelling to the direction of Amahusu and stop at "Taman Makmur/Batu Capeo".

Pintu Kota is the name of a great rock since it has the shape of a great portal, jutting to the Banda sea, between Airlouw village and Seri Village, on the south east of Cape Leitimor.

There are also some places provided for visitors to relax and enjoy the beautiful panorama of Sunrise and some specific reefs. Travelling by public transportation  to Airlouw village, Pintu Kota can be reached.

CRAZY BAMBOO DANCE

Crazy Bamboo Dance is a mystical dance from Central Maluku. A group of seven strong men hold a bamboo stick while a magician casts magic over the bamboo. The bamboo reacts in a crazy uncontrolled manner.

Seram Island

(One of the biggest island in Maluku)

• The beaches in Seram are generally beautiful and suitable for swimming, fishing, etc.
• Sea Gardens
• Sago woods
• Antiques
• Virgin forests

• Naulu tribe, who still keep their traditional way of life
• Exotic and rate Flora and Fauna
• Manusela National Park
• Mini Museum in Amahai
• Akohi Cave with its magnificent Subteranean Crystal Palace in Tamilouw village
• Saka, Horale, Saleman, Sawai villages and Pulau Tujuh : wonderful panorama, fishing, snorkeling, diving, swimming. Accommodation is in Sawai.
  

Rumahkay Waterfal

• Wonderful Waterfall and beautiful panorama in the village of Rumahkay
• Kasa islet and Babi islet surrounded by white sandy beaches, beautiful spots for swimming and fishing, and gorgeous sea gardens

Haruku Island

Haruku Island	:	The ruins of New Hom fort, Sea garden, Maatenu dance, Sasi lompa performance, white sandy beach

• Oma village : Hotsprings
• Kailolo village : Megapodius Renwardt
• Pelauw village : World War Second Airstrip, Hoorn Fortress, Traditional Performance "Maatenu".
• Hulaliu village : Iyanaen beach : white sandy beach, swimming, snorkeling/diving.
  
  
• Haruku village : Traditional performance (Sasi Lompa).
• Tanjung Batu Kapal : snorkeling/diving.