Morotai Island

Morotai is an island in the Maluku islands.

Understand
A lot of the island is jungle, and parts of it are so isolated that one Japanese soldier from World War II survived here and did not surrender until 1974.

Get around
There are bemo going on most roads, and most motorbikes would offer ojek (motorcycle taxi).

See
The island has some pristine beaches and a few World War II relics.

Do

 * Freediving or snorkeling in the water around Dodola Island.
 * Surfing in Tanjung Sopi.
 * Wreck diving in the water of Rorasa Beach.

Handicraft

 * Kerajinan Besi Putih (White Iron Craft)

Eat
There are a lot of food stalls in Daruba, the capital of Morotai Island. As an island, seafood become one of the specialty dishes in Morotai also local food is influenced by Minahasan and Maluku cuisine. Many other Indonesian cuisines are also available in Morotai such as Buginese, Javanese, also Padang, or Minang food.

Drink
Some coffee shops can be found around the city park

Connect
The telephone area code of Morotai Island is 0923.

Go next

 * Tobelo &mdash; The capital of North Halmahera. 2 hr by ferry.