Top Things to do in Banda Neira
Top 5 Sights & Landmarks in Banda Neira, Maluku Islands
Discover the best top things to do in Banda Neira, Indonesia including Bandaneira Church, Fort Belgica, Banda Neira Old Town, Bandaneira Chinese Temple, Fort Nassau.
1. Bandaneira Church
2. Fort Belgica
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 92 reviews
Reviewed By ChrisThomasTravels - Ossining, United States
Grand and imposing, this sizable fort stands tall as a testament to the storied history of these islands. Built centuries ago by the Dutch, to consolidate their control of the nutmeg trade and defend against British and Portuguese competitors, this landmark is a must-see on Banda Naira.
3. Banda Neira Old Town
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By audwijaya - Tangerang, Indonesia
Most tourist only know that Indonesia has Bali and Lombok as its main tourism attraction. Well, I couldn’t say no because in Bali you can see, feel, and interact with the local culture closely in which what most people would like to experience when they go there (let alone bar etc.). Lombok also started to gain attention from international tourists recently. The beautiful Gili Trawangan and other area of the islands and its people are just one of the valid reasons of why traveler should go there. But, Indonesia is an acrhipleago country and the biggest one. It means that the country has more than 17.000 beautiful islands with hundreds of culture, race and local languages to explore. Imagine to explore that many beautiful islands. How long do you think will it take for you to see every single islands? So, rather than pick blindly a new tourist-less spot for your next travel plan, probably you can consider about coming to Banda Neira, the nutmeg island. From Ambon airport, you have to go to the port which around 1 hour from there. You can use taxi or rent a car. Once arrived, buy your tickets and wait for the ferry boat to come. The journey you’ll have from Maluku to Banda Neira is around 6 hours. So make sure you take med before boarding if you get seasick easily. Tired? Yes. But, once you arrive there, your eyes will be welcomed and pleased with hills, mountain and sea at one look! Gosh.. that’s really breathtaking. Unfortunately, I can’t upload all pics from the trip cause the island is just beautiful. Banda Neira is really good for island hoping (I met lots of dolphins swimming on the right side of our boat!), snorkeling and diving. Not so many people, both international or local tourists, come to this island cause of the distance and the journey we have to experience to get to this island. Banda Neira is quite small. You only need 2 hours to explore the whole island by walk since they don’t have public transportation. So, all tourists here will have to walk when they want to go somewhere. No motorbike rent place nor car. The sunset I saw there was the most beautiful so far and this island is good for those who would like to go away from the city noise. This island’s trademark is its nutmeg in which Great Britain wants to have it loooonggggg time agoo when Indonesia still colonized. If you plan to travel to Banda Neira, here are the check list you have to do: - Island hoping - Explore the whole island - Stay in Cilu Bintang hotel (seriously, you have to! Their food is soooo good, the room and hotel is really nice and the view also breathtaking) - Go to Belgica fortress - Snorkeling - Diving - Try their seafood! Sooo fresssshhhh Hope this help you to give some insights ????
