Basic ecotouristic information on Bantimurung - Bulusaraung National Park (Sulawesi, Indonesia) which can be visited - localization, access, characteristic, fauna and flora, possible activities.
Localization
South Sulawesi, 50 kilometers to the north of Makassar.
Access
Easy. Just 20 kilometers from Makassar International Airport (30 minutes drive)
Characteristic
480 km2; The lndscape varies from flat, undulating, hilly to mountainous with lots of limestone towers and pinnacles. The highest peak is 1,565 meters high. The park contains Maros Pangkep limestone hill, the second largest karst area known in the world. Most of the Karst formations are tall and steep at almost a 90 degree angle line along both sides of the road. There are 286 caves with stalactites and stalagmites in the park territory. Typical ecosystems: lowland rain forest, dry non-deciduous forest, freshwater ecosystems (water streams), karst ecosystems (75% of total area).
Fauna + Flora
Species List - See the Attachment
Possible activities
There are many touristic trails through the park. The Bantimurung Waterfall with its breathtaking scenery.
Mountaineering, caving, river boating.
Riding on the water on blown up inner tubes is a popular activity for children at the site.
Note
Important archaeological localities - 33 pre-historically inhabited caves.
Insectarium, butterfly breeding center.
Best time to visit: throughout the year
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