LIST OF ATTRACTIONS
Liukang Island
Liukang is a pleasant island located right opposite Bara Beach where you’ll find white sandy beaches and plenty of snorkelling and diving spots. There are a couple of restaurants to stop by for lunch and you can see the daily lives of the local people while walking through the village.
You can buy handmade sarongs as souvenirs from the local ladies in the village. They spend up to 2 months weaving each sarong underneath their chalets.
Pulau Kambing
Goat Island
The “Goat” Island. Many years ago, a farmer moved his goats to this island to protect them from harm. Nowadays, you’ll be lucky if you spot one! Yet the name still remains… Kambing Island.
A snorkelling or diving trip to Pulau Kambing is a must as there is plenty to see at the coral garden which surrounds it.
Traditional Phinisi Boat Building in Bira
For centuries, it has been a tradition building phinisi boats here in Tanjung Bira and Tanah Beru.
Spend an afternoon visiting the boat building site and be in awe of the magnificent craftsmanship by the skilful hands of the Bugis people.
Traditional Phinisi Boat Building in Tanah Beru
For centuries, it has been a tradition building phinisi boats here in Tanjung Bira and Tanah Beru.Spend an afternoon visiting the boat building site and be in awe of the magnificent craftsmanship by the skilful hands of the Bugis people.
Mandala Ria Beach
Mandala Ria Beach is located half an hour by car from Bara Beach.
Apparalang Cliff
Stunning views at Apparalang Cliff located half an hour by car/scooter from Bara Beach.
Pua Janggo Viewpoint
Just 200m up the main street from Bira’s Habour you’ll find the entrance to the rocky road that leads you to Pua Janggo Viewpoint. After a 20 minute walk up the mountain, you’ll be overlooking Tanjung Bira and the nearby islands.
Gua Passea Cave
Passea Cave – One of South Sulawesi’s most mysterious dry caves. Oddly enough there are 3 old coffins and remains you can find in the cave.