Maitara Island
Pulau Maitara
A small volcanic island between Ternate and Tidore, famous for appearing on Indonesia's 1,000-rupiah banknote, with clear waters ideal for snorkelling.
Maitara Island is a small island lying between Ternate and Tidore. Seen from the south shore of Ternate, it forms the classic scene on the back of Indonesia's 1,000-rupiah banknote, with the towering volcano of Tidore rising behind it. The island has several fishing villages, and the coral reefs along its shore have clear water, making it one of the most convenient snorkelling spots nearby. You can charter a small boat from the pier on Ternate's south side (about 15 minutes), snorkel and eat grilled fish on the shore, then return. If you don't go onto the island, you can photograph the same banknote view from the south shore of Ternate.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Fort Kalamata
- Laguna Lake
- Fort Oranje
- Cengkeh Afo
- Sultan of Ternate Mosque
- Kedaton of the Sultanate of Ternate
- Fort Tolukko
- Fort Kastela