Ternate

Ternate is an island in the province of North Maluku, part of the Maluku islands of Indonesia.

Understand
Ternate is the seat of the Sultanate of Ternate. The nearby island of Tidore has its own sultanate. The two sultanates have ruled much of the Maluku islands for centuries, and during the era of the spice trade, Ternate allied with the Dutch while Tidore allied with the Spanish and Portuguese.

Like the other Maluku Islands, Ternate was the scene of vicious combat between European colonial powers intent on monopolizing the spice trade, and between those European powers and local rulers. The various conquerors left behind forts that can still be visited today. However, unlike in centuries past, Ternate and neighboring islands are no longer central to world trade, and are not among the best-known tourist destinations in Indonesia.

Like everywhere else in untouristed Indonesia, people are very curious when they see non-Indonesians walking down the street. Expect to be stared at and expect everybody you see to say hello to you, and try to practice their English. Most of the time this curiosity is good-natured, so smile and be friendly in return.

By boat
There are ships from various parts of Indonesia only serviced by PELNI. Schedules and reservations can be checked at PELNI office or by PELNI app.

Get around
Taxis to the airport cost an average of Rp50,000.

The public ferry leaves from Ternate to Sofifi at 06:00. It returns at 09:00, then makes the second journey at 11:00, and returns for the final time at 16:00. Each trip takes 2 hours and costs Rp15,000. The boat departs from "Kota Baru" which costs Rp10,000-15,000 by Ojek (motorcycle taxis) or Rp5000 by Angkot (bemo or minivans). Port tax is Rp2000.

Speedboats operate between Ternate and Tidore, and Ternate and Sofifi all day. It takes 20 minutes to get to Tidore from Ternate and 40-45 minutes to Sofifi. They only run when there are 8 or more individuals making the trip though. Each journey costs Rp50,000.

There is a central station  for all of the Angkot's near the tourist market to go around the city. It is more flexible to use Ojek to go to tourist attractions.

History and building

 * Various memorials to massacred Christians during the riots of 1999-2000. Many abandoned churches too.
 * Various memorials to massacred Christians during the riots of 1999-2000. Many abandoned churches too.
 * Various memorials to massacred Christians during the riots of 1999-2000. Many abandoned churches too.
 * Various memorials to massacred Christians during the riots of 1999-2000. Many abandoned churches too.
 * Various memorials to massacred Christians during the riots of 1999-2000. Many abandoned churches too.
 * Various memorials to massacred Christians during the riots of 1999-2000. Many abandoned churches too.
 * Various memorials to massacred Christians during the riots of 1999-2000. Many abandoned churches too.
 * Various memorials to massacred Christians during the riots of 1999-2000. Many abandoned churches too.

Nature



 * Lagoons
 * Lagoons

City views

 * Graffiti murals dedicated to various punk bands and some figures.
 * Graffiti murals dedicated to various punk bands and some figures.
 * Graffiti murals dedicated to various punk bands and some figures.

Events

 * Festival Kora-Kora, A maritime festival. It is held every November.
 * Legu Gam, An annual event available during April and located in Lapangan Salero, in front of the Kedaton Museum.

Indonesian




Indonesian




Stay safe
Mount Gamalama is an active volcano. The last eruption in December 2011 shut down air traffic in the region and killed 4 people in a lahar.

Go next

 * Sofifi &mdash; A new provincial capital of North Maluku and being a transport hub is accessible by speedboats. It has bus and taxi connections to the rest of Halmahera.
 * Tidore &mdash; A sultanate island, accessible by speedboat.
 * Morotai Island &mdash; A historic island of World War II.
 * Ambon &mdash; An island with various beaches and historical sites also registered in UNESCO Creative Cities. 1.5 hr by plane.