Koroniki Island is a remote island and it is not as popular as other islands in Mentawai,
such as Nyang Nyang or Siberut. But, the beautiful scenery of this island is
comparable to the both islands. The island is like an unspoiled island. That is
why you can enjoy the natural beauty as well as the clean and fresh
environment. If you come to look for peace and comfort, the island is the best
destination for you. You can feel the breeze simply by standing in the beach,
or feel the thrill of adventure by doing trekking activities around the jungle.
You will have a valuable experience when visiting the island.
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Location
Koroniki Island is situated in Northwest Siberut District, Mentawai Islands Regency, West
Sumatra Province, Indonesia. Precisely, the geographical position of this
island is 01° 50' 11'' S and 99° 08' 46'' E. To reach the island, you have to go by speedboat from the district
town. It takes about an hour to reach the island. The island has prominent
tourism potential. The beach and the natural forest wait for the local
government to develop. You may think that the island is not too different from
other popular islands in Mentawai, such as Nyang Nyang and Siberut. The island
has various waves that are perfect for surfing activities. Also, it has stiff
cliffs allowing climbers to do rock climbing activity. You will have many
things to do when visiting this beautiful island.
Activities
If you love surfing, Mentawai is the
perfect place for you. The islands comprise of many small islands with perfect
waves. Among of them is Koroniki Island. The waves in this island reach the
height of 2 to 4 meters. With such big and powerful waves, surfing will be an
exciting activity. Apart from surfing, you can do other marine activities such
as diving, snorkeling and swimming. Just remember to bring your own equipment.
As the island is underdeveloped, it is difficult for you to find the best
facilities to support your marine activities. It is better to rent and bring
the equipment from Padang. Other than marine activities, you can do exploration
and relaxation. Explore this remote island and learn about the traditional life
of the surroundings. You can relax your mind by simply sitting down in the
beach and enjoying the beauty of the sea scenery.
Accommodations
When you visit Koroniki Island, you
can stay in the floating home stay available around the island. Otherwise, you
can spend the night in one of the local people’s house. The rate for the
accommodations is not too expensive. It depends on your skill to negotiate the
rate. Although the local people’s house may not as big as resorts or as
convenient as resorts, it will be the best choice for you. Staying in the local
people’s house is much safer than setting a tent around the beach. At least,
you will not be chilled or bitten by mosquitoes.
Koroniki is one of the most remote
islands in Mentawai. However, if you have enough time, don’t miss to visit this
incredible island. Koroniki Island will provide you the best spot to do various
activities.
