Papua`s Tanjung Saruri Tipped to become New Surfing Heaven
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A fisherman is fishing in East Biak District, Biak Island, Biak Numfor, Papua, November 16, 2015. ANTARA/Akbar Nugroho Gumay
TEMPO.CO, Biak - Located on the Pacific coast of the regency of Biak Numfor in Papua, Tanjung Saruri waters is expected to become a surfing destination. “The constructions of tourism facilities are underway,” Biak Tourism Office head Yubelius Usior said Tuesday, February 7, as quoted by Antara.
Yubelus said that the area boasts high waves and beautiful scenery.
According to him, the local government has therefore built tourism information centers, access roads to Telaga Biru Samares tourist attraction in East Biak district, and toilets in Sanumin village and Bondifuar district.
“Using APBD [regional budget], the Tourism Department is developing lodges and a theme park for visitors in Tanjung Saruri area to enjoy the marine scenery,” he said.
Yubelius said that Tanjung Saruri tourist attraction will be operated by locals to fulfill the right of indigenous people. Going forward, tourism facilities will be operated professionally. “To generate revenue for the regency.”
“In 2017, the Tourism Department will revamp tourism facilities in Biak Numfor with Rp1 billion funding support from the Tourism Ministry,” he said.
