Tanjung (Cape) Bira lies at the south-eastern tip of South
Sulawesi, Coming from Makassar the 190 kilometers going there will take about
four hours by car.
Tanjung Bira and surroundings are famous for their white
beaches with powder-like sand and shipbuilding. Tourism is slowly developing in
this area, resulting in better access to the villages and some reasonable
quality places to stay. Bira is suitable for relaxing on the beach, swimming, snorkeling,
diving and walks in the area. Please be aware of the very strong currents
around cape Bira.
The rainfall pattern in Bira (and as well Bulukumba and
Sinjai) is different from Makassar and many other areas in Sulawesi, Bali and
Java. While Makassar has heavy rains in the period December – February, Bira
and surroundings are dry, though an occasional shower from the west will be
possible. In Bira most rain falls during the months April, May and June.
The most visited part of the peninsula is around the very
end of the tar road. This area is called Kapongkolang. Unfortunately this place
has in the past been cleared of trees before the building of restaurants and
small hotels started. Because of the dry limestone soil, trees only slowly come
back again. It takes just a short walk from here to visit greener beaches in
the area.
Bira’s harbour you will find at the south-east side of the
peninsula. This is the place from where the ferries to Selayar and Labuan Bajo
(Flores) leave. During the west monsoon many classical style boats that usually
are operated for dive cruises moor here for shelter and repairs.
PANRANG LUHUK
About two kilometers north of the
Bira harbour (at the east coast) you will find the pleasant village of Panrang
Luhuk. Here a few cottages have been build for receiving guests. There is a
nice beach that is good for swimming and snorkeling. Though the coral reef has
been damaged at several places the are still some good spots left. The reefs
harbor a wide variety of fish. As currents is this area can be strong it is
advised not to go to far out. Next to this it might be good to be aware of
Panrang Luwuk being a rather traditional village where topless sunbathing is
not acceptable.
List
of Vocabularies
- Shipbuilding : pembangunan kapal
- Snorkeling : menyelam menggunakan alat selam
- Monsoon : angin musim
- Moor : menambatkan
- Shelter : tempat perlindungan, naungan
- Cottage : pondok, gubuk
- Answer the questions below based on
the text.
- How far is Bira Beach from Makassar?
- How many hours do we take to get to Bira?
- When does Bira have the most rainfalls?
- What is the most visited area in Tanjung Bira?
- What is Panrang Luhuk?
- Based
on the text, choose the best answer in the list to complete the sentences.
Different Acceptable Relax
Visited Famous
1. Tanjung
Bira is……for its white beach and shipbuilding.
2. In
Tanjung Bira, we can……on the beach, swimming, and snorkeling.
3. Bira
has…….rainfall pattern with Makassar and other areas.
4. Kapongkolang
is the most……area in Tanjung Bira.
5. Sunbathing
is not……in Panrang Luhuk.
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