East Kalimantan: The Manggar Segarasari Beach

A. Brief Information

The Manggar Segarasari Beach is a worth visiting tourism destination in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan province, Indonesia. Clear water and white grain sand offer you a panoramic view for a tranquil holiday. The entire extent of the destination is around 13 km squares.


B. Distinctive Features

As the Manggar Segarasari Beach has a wide area, you can do activities to kill the time of your holiday while enjoying the pounding waves that is not too high. Playing football, flying kites, swimming, and having an adventure by the rubber canoes can be alternative activities for you. It is opened for public at 6 a.m. until 6 p.m.


C. Location

The Manggar Segarasari Beach lies amid the villageof Manggarand the villageof Teritip, East Balikpapan sub-district, Balikpapan City, East Kalimantan province.


D. Access

To reach the destination, you may use either motorcycle or car. The access is about 22 km from Balikpapan, and 9 km eastwards from Sepinggan Airport. Besides using your own private transportation, or the number seven way of public transportations, as alternatives for you.


E. Accommodation and Other Facilities

The Manggar Segarasari Beach has been provided with parking area, information room, shelter, placard direction, food tents and stalls (usually offer you Bakso (Meatball), Young Coconut Ice, Gado-gado, etc), rest room, and others. You may hire rubber canoes (about Rp. 5.000 to Rp. 10.000), balls (about Rp. 10.000), or rubber canoes for two people (about Rp. 15.000) and swimsuits.

Note: The price lists above are collected per February 2008.




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