Batu Angus
Black lava fields left by the 1737 Gamalama eruption, with dark boulders stretching all the way to the sea. The name means 'burnt stones'.
Batu Angus lies along the ring road in the northeast of Ternate Island. It is a lava field formed when lava from the 1737 eruption of Mount Gamalama flowed into the sea and cooled. Clusters of black blocky basalt rise and fall, creating a striking contrast with the volcanic cone behind and the blue sea. There are viewpoints and simple trails along the road, and you can climb the lava heaps for photos. The rocks are sharp and the ground gets very hot during the day, so wear sturdy shoes. It is free, and it is an easy stop when driving or hiring a motorbike taxi around the island.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Fort Tolukko
- Sulamadaha Beach
- Kedaton of the Sultanate of Ternate
- Mount Gamalama
- Sultan of Ternate Mosque
- Cengkeh Afo
- Fort Oranje
- Lake Tolire