Ujungkulon National Park, Indonesia's leading park, a world heritage site
and the habitat of the endangered Javan Rhinoceros, holds a rich and diverse
wilderness of high conservation value.
The park has a wide variety of vegetation with tropical primary rain forest,
lowland forest, mangroves, freshwater swamp, and coastal vegetation. Within
these is a great diversity of flowering and fruiting plants.
The diversity can also be seen in its wildlife. Over 310 species have been
recorded including mammals, reptiles, birds and numerous insects, with possibly
many insect species still to be discovered. The reefs and surroundings seas
are rich in corals, shell life, and colorful fish that thrive in the warm,
clear water of the park.
DESCRIPTION
Ujungkulon National Park is situated at the Southwestern tip of the island
of Java, in the administrative district of Pandeglang regency of the Province
of West Java.
Geographically, it is situated just below 6 degrees latitude south and between
102 and 105 degrees longitude east.
The park consists of several geographic areas. These areas the triangular
shaped Ujungkulon peninsula with its adjacent island of Handeuleum and Peucang,
the Gunung Honje Range to the east, and the large island of Panaitan make
up the 76,214 hectare land area of the park. The surrounding sea and corals
reefs contribute a further 44,337 hectares to the total 120,551 hectares
of Ujungkulon National Park.
In this extremely valuable conservation area, with its range of tropical
flora, fauna and natural features, first priority is given to the protection
and preservation of everything that accurse naturally within the park. Ujungkulon
is also an important area for scientific, research, tourism and recreation.
TOPOGRAPHY
The Topography of Ujungkulon National Park varies from the forested hills
of Gunung Honje Range with peaks up to 620 meters, to the lowlands of the
Ujungkulon Peninsula with its tropic forest, wetlands and meandering rivers.
Again at the far western end off the Peninsula the land rises out from the
Gunung Payung Range with its thickly forested summits rising to 480 meters.
On the island of Panaitan are two district ranges of hills with the highest
point, Gunung Raksa at 320 meters.
CLIMATE
Ujungkulon National Park has a tropical maritime climate with an average
annual rainfall off 3,140 mm. Recorded at Tanjung Layar. During April to
October the monthly rainfall averages 150 mm, with the driest months being
July to September. The wetter season from November to March is caused by
the west winds. Throughout the year the temperature ranges from 25 to 30
degrees with the humidity generally between 80 - 90%.
PLACE OF INTEREST:
CITERJUN TERRACES:
Located to the northeast on the mainland peninsula is the calcified terraces
and stalactites created by the waters the Citerjun. These are the remnants
of the once spectacular formations recorded by early mariners that were
destroyed by the Krakatau tidal waves of 1883.
CIDAON GRAZING GROUNDS
Situated on the Peninsula opposite Peucang Island, this large grassland
with an observation tower is the grazing ground for Banteng, pigs, monkeys,
and peafowl and on very rare occasions Javan rhinoceros. Early morning
or evening are the best times to visit.
TANJUNG LAYAR WALK
There are two ways of reaching Tanjung Layar. For those choosing the shorter
walk, the boat travels 3 km west to the peninsula shore at Cibom. At Cibom
are the remains of a proposed naval port that was begun in 1808 and then
abandoned because of hardships and a nearby shelter contains information
about the region.
The trail follows the coastline west passing the current lighthouse. From
this tower are spectacular views of the rugged headlands and islands below
(permission must be obtained from the lighthouse staff to enter the property
and to climb the lighthouse tower. The routes continues to the ruins
of early buildings from where a stairway climbs a 40 meter bluff to the
Tanjung Layar Historical Site where two previous lighthouses and staff
quarters were constructed in the 1800’s. |
Padang Golf Modern
every
hole positioned within beautifully landscape settings.
As Jack Nicklaus's maiden project in Indonesia,
he ensured this remarkable 6,545-meter, par 72
course incorporated many of his personal favorite
features from some of the world's top courses.
The Bumi Serpong Damai (BSD) Course is undisputably
one of the best the world has to offer. In addition
to the golf course, members and their guests will
be able to dine at the clubhouse which boasts
fantastic views of the course, swim in an Olympic-size
pool, play tennis on indoor and outdoor courts,
or hone their golf game at the practice facility
(complete with driving range, practice green,
practice bunker and chipping green) Driving range
Our
driving range provide an excellent opportunity
to practice before tee-off. The grass range has
several target which are well marked for distance.
The range is floodlit for evening practice. We
also have practice green and practice bunker for
your short game practice. The following are the
operation hours and fees: Driving range Our driving
range provides an excellent opportunity to practice
before tee-off. The over-water range has several
targets which are well marked for distance. The
range is floodlit for evening practice. We also
have practice green and practice bunker for your
short game practice.
