KM Wilis schedule lists Labuan Bajo call on 7 November
The timetable lists KM Wilis leaving Batulicin on 4 November 2026 at 18:00 WITA and calling at Makassar on 6 November before reaching Labuan Bajo on 7…
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Asyinta Sastra
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Fence remains at Laing Lewe Beach amid public-access dispute
A wire fence remained at Laing Lewe Beach on 3 November after residents protested restricted shoreline access.
Travel feature profiles Komodo National Park’s area and biodiversity
A travel feature published on 1 November 2026 profiles Komodo and Kelimutu national parks, citing Komodo’s area, islands and wildlife without announci…
Reports highlight Komodo National Park’s wildlife and marine habitats
Reports describe Komodo National Park as a habitat for Komodo dragons and yellow-crested cockatoos, with coral reefs, fish and larger marine animals i…
BMKG warns of thunderstorm risk in Labuan Bajo on 1 November
BMKG forecasts thick cloud, rain and a chance of thunderstorms in Labuan Bajo on Sunday, 1 November 2026. Nearby waters also face a warning of wind gu…
Komodo National Park visitor numbers and wildlife protection explained
Komodo National Park recorded 334,206 visits in 2024, while its monitored Komodo dragon population stood at 3,396 in 2023. The figures show why touris…
Wae Rebo and Komodo islands: which official charges and figures differ?
Wae Rebo and Komodo’s islands are separate destinations with different official charges: one village tariff, one park fee and a provincial statistic t…
Indonesia Updates Year-End Travel Discounts for Labuan Bajo Access
Indonesia updated its 2026/2027 holiday transport package on 29 October, with ticket discounts of up to 30 percent and port-service reductions of up t…
BMKG forecasts afternoon rain chance in Labuan Bajo
BMKG forecast a brief afternoon rain chance in Labuan Bajo on 28 October 2026. Light rain was also possible in five other NTT areas, while rain-warnin…
Labuan Bajo arrest prompts planned list of licensed tour operators
Police arrested Labuan Bajo travel operator Itok Aman on 19 October after Italian tourists reported an alleged Rp125 million fraud case; authorities t…
BMKG warns of four-metre waves off East Nusa Tenggara
BMKG warned of waves up to 4 metres in the southern waters of East Nusa Tenggara from 23 to 26 October 2026, with possible disruption to maritime acti…
Search for Missing Passenger Ends in Komodo Waters
The joint SAR operation for Veronica Beatrix Jessica was closed on 22 October 2026 after 10 days without finding her or the sunken KM Feronia. Twenty-…
Police prepare prosecution file in alleged drug case on Komodo Island
West Manggarai police are preparing a prosecution file after arresting a Komodo Island fisherman in an alleged methamphetamine case involving 16 packe…
Tengku Siwa Waterfall offers northern Manggarai stop for travellers
Air Terjun Tengku Siwa in Sambor, Manggarai, is described as a northern Flores stop about two hours from Ruteng, with limited visitor facilities.
BMKG forecasts dry winds across East Nusa Tenggara on 22 October
BMKG El Tari forecast no rain across East Nusa Tenggara from 21–23 October 2026, with temperatures of 17–36°C. Dry strong winds may increase fire risk…
