Crocodile Island West Papua Amazing Natural Beach
The name of the island is called crocodile not because there are many crocodiles, but the shape of the island that resembles a crocodile when viewed from a distance. Crocodile Island or at local called Pulau Buaya, is located not far from Sorong city (West Papua). Crocodile Island is still included in Sorong area, but separated from Sorong and stands on its own island (like Raja Ampat), and called Pulau Buaya because the island resembles a crocodile (when viewed from above).
However, it's not as scary as its name, this island offers very pleasant marine tourism. The sea is still clean, clear and far from environmental pollution. The stretch of beach mostly surrounded by coconut trees. The soft sand of the beach and the cool air will surely spoil anyone who comes to this place with relatives and friends. On this Crocodile Island there are also residential settlements, but not many and dominate this island.
Crocodile Island is still inhabited by indigenous people, who work as fishermen and gardeners. In order to get to Pulau Buaya, visitors can take a boat or a water taxi from Sorong port. The system is rental because the ship's public transportation route is not open, so visitors really have to rent it to go back and forth. The distance from Sorong port to the shores of Crocodile Island is about 45 minutes by sea.
When reach the Crocodile Island area, visitors can ask for a transfer to the pier or go straight to the beach. Entrance to this area is of course free, but visitors also have to pay for it by not littering and taking care of the environment. In Sorong city, there are many beaches that have good spots and some are still naturally clean. These beaches will always be beautiful if we can really take care of our own environment. You don't need to go to the middle of the sea to see fish because on the shore, there are also many small fish. In addition, there are also many cranes who look for fish as food. beside, you can also meet starfish adorn the beach.
The abundance of marine fish on this island makes fishing as one of the main livelihoods for the people of Crocodile Island. In addition, tourists can also participate to fishing here. However, because there is no equipment rental yet, tourists need to bring their own equipment. It's not complete if a vacation to a tourist destination without trying the rides and facilities available at the tourist destination. Therefore, Pulau Buaya provides a number of tourist facilities that can be tried by both local and foreign tourists. Such as boats that carry around 150 people for transportation facilities at very low costs for round trips, then there are banana boat facilities, rubber rowing boats, Donut Boats, Parasailing, Paintball Outbound, Flying Fish, and others.
Followed by the availability of cottages, both those around the sea of Pulau Buaya or on the mainland of Pulau Buaya. The development of tourism from Crocodile Island will not be separated from the cooperation of the Ministry of Tourism of the Republic of Indonesia and the Tourism Office of Sorong City, West Papua. Crocodile Island, which is located in the City of Oil, has the potential to be used as a tourist spot. Because, while take a vacation, visitors can also get historical knowledge about historical heritage and the former Dutch oil company that once ruled here.
