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Parks and the outdoors in Ambon

9 parks, gardens, beaches and walks in and around Ambon.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

Parks and the outdoors in Ambon

  1. Do

    Hatuasa Hot Spring

    Air Panas Hatuasa Tulehu

    A natural hot spring in the middle sago forest. There are various pools based on the level of heat of the water.

    Rp10,000

  2. See

    Liang Beach

    Pantai Liang

    A white sand beach with trees. Very suitable for family picnics by laying out mats because of the shady atmosphere. There are food stalls sell fresh coconut drink and local instant noodles dish called Sarmento.

  3. Do

    Lubang Buaya Morela Beach

    Pantai Lubang Buaya Morela

    A diving and snorkeling spot with many fish dan enormous coral reefs. Sometimes you can see the wild dolphins from the beach.

  4. Eat

    Natsepa Beach

    Pantai Natsepa

    Try Rujak Natsepa, slices of fruits in sticky sweet spicy peanut sauce.

    Daylightunder Rp30,000

  5. Buy

    Pasar Mardika

    Pasar Mardika is the biggest traditional market in Ambon. You may buy fruits, vegetables, meats, and fish also kitchen utensils. In the middle of the year, the specialty fruit of Ambon durian become an attraction because many are sold there with prices starting from Rp10,000 per item. The durian is known for its sweet taste and soft texture, taken from local gardens on the island of Ambon such as in the villages of Naku and Wakasihu. Besides that, gandaria (plum-mango) has become a typical Ambon fruit that is sold in this market. The seafood here is also very fresh because the fish market section is by the sea. Ikan asar (smoked sea fish) is easy to be found, made from Tuna, and can be eaten directly.

  6. Do

    Taeno Waterfall

    Air Terjun Taeno / Maspait

    Located in a district with a forestry area in Ambon City. There is a natural pool below the waterfall. The water is really refreshing.

    Rp5,000

  7. See

    Wisata Kolam Morea Larike

    Belut Morea Larike

    Watching giant freshwater eels named Morea in a clear and clean river. You can feed them with small fish which can be bought from local people for Rp20,000.

    Closed · opens 6 am

  8. Do

    Hukurila Beach

    Pantai Hukurila

    One of the best dive spot in Ambon.

  9. See

    Pintu Kota Beach

    Pantai Pintu Kota

    Beach with rocky cave. One of the Icon of Ambon City.

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Ambon (CC BY-SA 4.0).