Featured Stories: G-Land is on Bali & Beyond Magazine

Saya sudah bercerita tentang G-Land dan bagaimana lokasi di ujung Jawa Timur ini menjadi surga yang diburu peselancar seluruh dunia. G-Land atau Pantai Plengkung selalu mempesona bagi pemburu adrenalin dengan berselancar menaklukkan ombak yang dapat mencapai tinggi lima meter.

I've told you stories about G-Land, about how this place in the eastern tip of Java became a heaven for surfers all around the world. G-Land or known by locals as Plengkung Beach always mesmerize adrenaline hunters to surf and conquer the wave which could reach a height of five meters.

Read the full stories on Bali & Beyond December issue

Cerita lengkap saya tentang G-Land dan pesonanya ada di majalah Bali & Beyond bulan Desember 2013, tentang darimana nama G-Land muncul, pesona ombak dan keindahan yang terasa saat saya menghabiskan waktu si ujung jawa tersebut.

My full stories about G-Land is on Bali & Beyond Magazine, December 2013. It's likely about how the name rise up, the wonderful waves and beauties I've seen during my getaway time in the eastern tip of Java.

Now, let's enjoy another photos of G-Land's beauty..

Peeking into this paradise

Sunset near Joyo's surf camp

At night, look up! It's amazing! Photo by Fauzan Zidni

@marischkaprue - Indonesia is a magical land for her.

NOTES:

• Untuk melihat artikel tentang G-Land di Bali & Beyond Magazine, klik disini.
• To read full stories on Bali & Beyond Magazine, click here.

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Mangrove Bedul, Woles di Gondang Gandung

Wisata mangrove sama dengan ngeliatin bakau dan bosan? Well, not for me, saya selalu senang menyusuri hutan mangrove dan menikmati saat saat bersantai, slow down dan "woles" di atas kapal.

Mangrove forest tour is boring since you can only see trees? Well, not for me, I'm always having great time on the boat through the river and seeing mangrove forest, a relax moment, slow down, or what we say "woles"

Visit this place with Terselubung

Di Taman Nasional Alas Purwo, kita dapat menyusuri area hutan mangrove terbesar di Pulau Jawa. Ada beberapa area hutan mangrove di taman nasional, mulai dari area Teluk Yangpang, Segara Anak, Edi Sunglon Ombo, Serpat, Blok Slenggrong hingga Pondok Kobong. Namun area terbesar dan yang menjadi lokasi wisata mangrove adalah area sekitar Sungai Segara Anak, dengan akses masuk melalui Bedul di Tegaldimo.

In Alas Purwo National Park, we can see the largest mangrove forest area in Java. There are several areas of mangrove forest in this national parks, from the Yangpang gulf area, Segara Anak, Edi Sunglon Ombo, Serpat ,Blok Slenggrong to Pondok Kobong. But the biggest area which became the place for mangrove tour is the area around the Segara Anak river, with entrance through Bedul in Tegaldimo. 

Local called this wooden boat "gondang gandung"

Big tree around the tidal forest

during low tide

Dari Bedul hanya perlu berjalan kaki lima menit menuju dermaga untuk naik perahu kayu khas disini yaitu gondang gandung. Selain itu, jika ingin mencoba menanam mangrove bisa dilakukan di area dekat dermaga sebelum mulai menyusuri Sungai Segara Anak.

From Bedul you'll only need a five-minutes walk to the dock for boat ride using "gondang gandung" which is the local name for the wooden boat. Also, you can try plant some mangroves in area near the dock before you start the tour through the river.

You can plant little mangal here

Fun to dip into the mud!

Kami dipinjamkan sepatu boot yang persis seperti booties untuk diving karena akan masuk ke tanah yang basah khas area mangrove, meski saat itu sedang surut. Area Bedul terus menerus ditanami mangrove baru untuk mengembalikan habitat ke kondisi sebelumnya. Hutan mangrove punya banyak fungsi di lingkungan, mulai dari menahan abrasi pantai, menahan peresapan air laut, menahan angin, menurunkan kadar CO2 dan bahan tercemar, hingga menjadi tempat hidup dan berkembang biak berbagai biota laut.

We'll be needing to use boots which are exactly like booties for diving. The reason is because we'll get into the mud area, even though you will do this during low tide. Bedul area is constantly planted with mangroves to keep the environment healthy. Mangrove forest have several functions in the environment, it resist the abrasion, resist salinization, as a protector against the wind, lowering CO2 levels and contaminated materials, also as a place for marine life to breed and live.

The view near the dock

You can see local fisherman also

Green therapy

Satu hal lagi, hutan mangrove juga menyenangkan sebagai lokasi wisata, karena anda dapat merasakan menyusuri perairan dengan tutupan tanaman di kiri dan kanan sungai. Area mangrove di sekitar Segara Anak ini luasnya 866 hektar dengan ciri khas perahu gondang gandung yang dapat menampung belasan orang.

 
One more thing, mangrove forests are also great as tourist destination, you can feel the the relaxing feeling of crossing the river with green plants all over the river side. Mangrove areas around Segara Anak extent 866 acres with the typical gondang gandung boat that can accommodate dozen of people.

Dari sini kita dapat memilih, mau lanjut ke area Plengkung dengan berjalan kaki dan perjalanan naik jeep, atau kembali ke Bedul. Yang manapun yang anda pilih, menyusuri sungai dengan perahu kayu sambil melihat kehijauan selama sekitar satu jam itu sangat menenangkan.

From here we can choose, to continue your trip to Plengkung by walking and also jeep ride, or going back to Bedul. Whatever you choose, strolling down the river on a wooden boat while watching greens everywhere for about an hour is very relaxing.

@marischkaprue - almost sleeping on the boat

NOTES:

• Untuk menuju ke pintu masuk Bedul, akses antara lain dari Banyuwangi - Jember - Benaluk - Purwoharjo - Desa Sumber Asri dan masuk ke area wisata Bedul.
• To get into the entrance of Bedul, the access are through Banyuwangi - Jember - Benaluk - Purwoharjo - Sumber Asri Village and get into Bedul area.
• Kontak Taman Nasional Alas Purwo: +62333 428675 or email btnap@tnalaspurwo.org
• Alas Purwo National Park, contact +62333 428675 or email btnap@tnalaspurwo.org
• Ada tiga penginapan di Plengkung, Taman Nasional Alas Purwo yaitu Joyo's Surf Camp, G-Land Surf Camp dan Bobby Surf Camp. Rekomendasi saya di Joyo's Surf Camp karena lokasi yang paling dekat dengan entry Pantai Plengkung, wifi internet gratis dan free yoga setiap hari.
• There are three hotels in Plengkung, Alas Purwo National Park which are Joyo's Surf Camp, G-Land Surf Camp and Bobby's Surf Camp. I recommend Joyo's Surf Camp since its location is the closest to the Plengkung Beach entry, free wifi for internet access and free yoga every day.
• Untuk rate harga silahkan cek langsung ke Joyo's Surf Camp di 031-5314752-53 atau email ke surabaya_piw@yahoo.com karena harga setiap season berbeda namun untuk rate lokal ada harga khusus.
• For prices please check directly to Joyo's Surf Camp in +6231-5314752-53 or email to surabaya_piw@yahoo.com because prices may vary each season but there is a special price for local tourist.
• Raja Wisata juga menawarkan paket wisata ke G-Land dengan berbagai pilihan wisata lainnya di seputar Taman Nasional Alas Purwo, jika ingin mudah maka lebih direkomendasikan untuk ikut tour dari Raja Wisata, hubungi 08569806685 untuk paket wisata ke G-Land, bahkan Raja Wisata mengeluarkan paket dengan harga di bawah 1,5 juta per orang untuk paket 3D/ 2N.
• Raja Wisata also offers tour packages to G-Land with a wide choice of other destination around the Alas Purwo National Park, if you want comfort of tour service then I recommend joining the tour from Raja Wisata, please call 08569806685 for tour packages to G-Land, there are special package at a price below 1.5 million rupiahs per person for 3D / 2N in G-Land.

RELATED STORIES:

• G-Land, The Ultimate Surf Destination
• Parang Ireng Beach, Simply Beautiful! 
• Sunset at G-Land    
• Melepas Tukik di Pantai Ngagelan

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Melepas Tukik di Pantai Ngagelan

Penyu dapat bermigrasi hingga sejauh 3000 kilometer namun akan selalu kembali ke tempat dimana ia menetas untuk kembali melakukan ritual yang sama, bertelur untuk kelangsungan hidup spesiesnya.

Sea turtles can migrate as far as 3,000 kilometers, but they will always return to the place where they were born to do the same ritual, nesting for their species survival.

Alas Purwo National Park

Dari enam jenis penyu yang ada di Indonesia, sebagian dari empat jenis kembali ke pantai yang berada di area ujung selatan pulau Jawa, yaitu area Taman Nasional Alas Purwo, Banyuwangi, Jawa Timur. Di taman nasional seluas 43 ribu hektar ini terdapat area bertelur penyu dan kita dapat melihat penangkaran yang dibuat untuk mendukung konservasi penyu.

 
Of the six species of sea turtles in Indonesia, some of four types are nesting in the south end of Java Island which is in the area of Alas Purwo National Park in Banyuwangi. This park covers the area of 434 square kilometers and we can see the sea turtle conservation here.

Ngagelan Beach

Hi There!

Pantai Ngagelan terletak tidak jauh dari Trianggulasi dan Bedul di area Taman Nasional Alas Purwo, dan disinilah empat jenis penyu yaitu penyu lekang atau disebut penyu abu abu, penyu sisik, penyu belimbing dan penyu hijau setiap musim tertentu datang untuk bertelur.

 
Ngagelan beach located not far from Trianggulasi and Bedul in Alas Purwo National Park area, where the four species of sea turtles which are the grey turtle or called olive ridley sea turtle, hawksbill sea turtle, leatherback sea turtle and also the green sea turtle came to spawn in a particular time every year. 

Here's where they put the eggs safe and warm

They kept the hatchlings until they reach more than a month

Konservasi dilakukan dengan cara semi alami, yaitu dengan mengambil telur penyu yang berada di area yang tidak aman (mudah diketahui predator, dapat terkena air laut) dan dipindahkan ke area pengelolaan dengan membuat besaran dan kedalaman lubang serupa dengan yang dibuat oleh induk penyu. Cara semi alami ini dapat meningkatkan kemungkinan menetas sehingga tukik yang dilepaskan semakin banyak.

 
In this place, sea turtle eggs located in the danger area (probably too easy to spot by predators or might exposed to sea water) transferred into the conservatory. The hole to put those eggs back is made by scaling the size and depth of the actual hole made by the sea turtle so its called semi-natural which believed to increase the probability of the hatchlings to survive.

Look at the waves!

Seems like some fog covered the areas, its actually h2o particles from the waves

Ready to let the real life begin

In blue

Saya masuk ke area Pantai Ngagelan dan langsung merasakan ombak yang begitu besar hingga membuat area pantai seakan akan diselimuti kabut yang sebenarnya merupakan percikan air dari ombak. Sulit rasanya membayangkan tukik yang sedemikian kecil itu harus berjuang masuk ke laut dengan melewati ombak yang bahkan menghempaskan badan manusia.

When I stepped into the coastline in Ngagelan beach, I immediately felt that the waves is so strong, making the beach seems like covered with fog which is actually water particles splashing from the waves. It's quite amazing to imagine that those little hatchlings have to struggle to get into the sea, passing those big waves that can even slam our body.

Go go little fellas, you can do it! We'll support you..

@marischkaprue - prefer down below the sea than surface with big waves.

NOTES:

• Ada tiga penginapan di Plengkung, Taman Nasional Alas Purwo yaitu Joyo's Surf Camp, G-Land Surf Camp dan Bobby Surf Camp. Rekomendasi saya di Joyo's Surf Camp karena lokasi yang paling dekat dengan entry Pantai Plengkung, wifi internet gratis dan free yoga setiap hari.
• There are three hotels in Plengkung, Alas Purwo National Park which are Joyo's Surf Camp, G-Land Surf Camp and Bobby's Surf Camp. I recommend Joyo's Surf Camp since its location is the closest to the Plengkung Beach entry, free wifi for internet access and free yoga every day.
• Untuk rate harga silahkan cek langsung ke Joyo's Surf Camp di 031-5314752-53 atau email ke surabaya_piw@yahoo.com karena harga setiap season berbeda namun untuk rate lokal ada harga khusus.
• For prices please check directly to Joyo's Surf Camp in +6231-5314752-53 or email to surabaya_piw@yahoo.com because prices may vary each season but there is a special price for local tourist.
• Raja Wisata juga menawarkan paket wisata ke G-Land dengan berbagai pilihan wisata lainnya di seputar Taman Nasional Alas Purwo, jika ingin mudah maka lebih direkomendasikan untuk ikut tour dari Raja Wisata, hubungi 08569806685 untuk paket wisata ke G-Land, bahkan Raja Wisata mengeluarkan paket dengan harga di bawah 1,5 juta per orang untuk paket 3D/ 2N.
• Raja Wisata also offers tour packages to G-Land with a wide choice of other destination around the Alas Purwo National Park, if you want comfort of tour service then I recommend joining the tour from Raja Wisata, please call 08569806685 for tour packages to G-Land, there are special package at a price below 1.5 million rupiahs per person for 3D / 2N in G-Land.

RELATED STORIES:

• G-Land, The Ultimate Surf Destination
• Parang Ireng Beach, Simply Beautiful! 
• Sunset at G-Land   
• Mangrove Bedul

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Parang Ireng Beach, Simply Beautiful!

Ada lokasi lokasi yang tidak tercatat dalam itinerary namun ternyata membuat anda menggeser apa yang tercatat di jadwal perjalanan. Lupakan rencana saat menemukan keindahan di sela kaki melangkah. Hal yang sama terjadi disini, di Pantai Parang Ireng.

Sometimes, the locations which wasn't in the itinerary in fact are those makes you wanna stay and forgot your previous schedule plan. When you found beauty during your footsteps when traveling, don't mind the itinerary. Same thing happen here in Parang Ireng Beach.

G-Land atau Plengkung terkenal sebagai lokasi olah raga selancar yang sangat fantastis. Namun di area ini masih banyak keindahan yang memanggil siapapun, surfer ataupun bukan akan dibuai oleh pemandangan indah yang terdapat di Taman Nasional Alas Purwo, Banyuwangi, Jawa Timur.

G - Land or Plengkung is famous as the ultimate surfing spot. But here in Alas Purwo National Park, there are more beauties calling everyone to come, surfer or not, will be blown away by the scenery here in the national park which located in Banyuwangi, East Java.

Terletak hanya 15 menit perjalanan dari Pantai Plengkung, Pantai Parang Ireng merupakan salah satu pantai favorit saya di Taman Nasional Alas Purwo. Pantai ini memanjang dengan kontur pasir putih kecoklatan yang berupa bulir bulat, seperti merica.

Located only  15 minutes drive from the Plengkung beach, Parang Ireng Beach is one of my favorite in the Alas Purwo National Park. This beach extends making white brownish line of the coast. The sands here shaped like pepper grains, take some sands and feel it in your hands, you'll instantly feel the difference.

a lot of animal footsteps here :)

Namun pesona Parang Ireng bukan hanya pada pasir merica. Pantai yang sepi ini bagaikan pantai pribadi, tanpa banyak turis maka binatang liar banyak berdatangan ke pantai ini. Saya melihat banyak jejak kaki rusa dan kera yang datang ke tepian dimana air tawar mengalir menuju laut.

But the charm of Parang Ireng beach is not only on these sands. No crowds and feels like deserted, being in this place makes you feels like in the private beach. Without a  lot of tourist, so many wild animals coming into this beach. I saw a lot of animal footprints from deers to monkeys which came into the shore where the fresh water flows into the sea.

Tolehkan pandangan ke kanan saat memasuki area Pantai Parang Ireng. Struktur batuan hitam bagaikan lava hitam yang membeku menghiasi pesisir, kontras dengan pasir pantai, lengkap dengan lumut hijau yang tumbuh di bebatuan, bagaikan di bagian dunia lain. Simply beautiful..

See to your right side when entering the beach. Black structures looking like a freezing black lava rocks decorate the coastal area, contrast with the white sands. Green moss also growing on top of some black rocks, making a different view which feels like you're in the other parts of the world. Simply beautiful.

@marischkaprue - can spend a lot of time on the beach

All photos taken with Samsung NX2000, a stylish small camera :) 

NOTES:

• Ada tiga penginapan di G-Land yaitu Joyo's Surf Camp, G-Land Surf Camp dan Bobby Surf Camp. Rekomendasi saya di Joyo's Surf Camp karena lokasi yang paling dekat dengan entry Pantai Plengkung, wifi internet gratis dan free yoga setiap hari.
• There are three hotels in G-Land which are Joyo's Surf Camp, G-Land Surf Camp and Bobby's Surf Camp. I recommend Joyo's Surf Camp since its location is the closest to the Plengkung Beach entry, free wifi for internet access and free yoga every day.
• Untuk rate harga silahkan cek langsung ke Joyo's Surf Camp di 031-5314752-53 atau email ke surabaya_piw@yahoo.com karena harga setiap season berbeda namun untuk rate lokal ada harga khusus.
• For prices please check directly to Joyo's Surf Camp in +6231-5314752-53 or email to surabaya_piw@yahoo.com because prices may vary each season but there is a special price for local tourist.
• Raja Wisata juga menawarkan paket wisata ke G-Land dengan berbagai pilihan wisata lainnya di seputar Taman Nasional Alas Purwo, jika ingin mudah maka lebih direkomendasikan untuk ikut tour dari Raja Wisata, hubungi 08569806685 untuk paket wisata ke G-Land, bahkan Raja Wisata mengeluarkan paket dengan harga di bawah 1,5 juta per orang untuk paket 3D/ 2N.
• Raja Wisata also offers tour packages to G-Land with a wide choice of other destination around the Alas Purwo National Park, if you want comfort of tour service then I recommend joining the tour from Raja Wisata, please call 08569806685 for tour packages to G-Land, there are special package at a price below 1.5 million rupiahs per person for 3D / 2N in G-Land.

 RELATED STORIES:

• G-Land, The Ultimate Surf Destination
• Sunset at G-Land 
• Melepas Tukik di Pantai Ngagelan  
• Mangrove Bedul 

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Sunset at G-Land

Sunset selalu jadi momen yang wajib ditunggu di tempat baru, gurat warna di setiap lokasi di waktu yang berbeda selalu unik dan menarik untuk dinikmati.

Sunset is always a moment we gotta see in each new place. Lines of colors created in the sky is always different and unique, interesting to watch and simply enjoy.

So enjoy this Sunset just behind Joyo's Surf Camp in G-Land.

The beginning of the sunset

A glimpse of reddish sun

Clouds covered it

It began turning gold and enjoy the reflections :)

The purple sky and round red sun

@marischkaprue - her life is like a sunset, beautiful and unpredictable

All photos taken with Samsung NX2000, a stylish small camera :) 

NOTES:

• G-Land terletak di Taman Nasional Alas Purwo, Banyuwangi, Jawa Timur (lihat peta)
• G-Land located in Alas Purwo National Park, Banyuwangi, East Java (look at the map) 

• Ada tiga penginapan di G-Land yaitu Joyo's Surf Camp, G-Land Surf Camp dan Bobby Surf Camp. Rekomendasi saya di Joyo's Surf Camp karena lokasi yang paling dekat dengan entry Pantai Plengkung, wifi internet gratis dan free yoga setiap hari.
• There are three hotels in G-Land which are Joyo's Surf Camp, G-Land Surf Camp and Bobby's Surf Camp. I recommend Joyo's Surf Camp since its location is the closest to the Plengkung Beach entry, free wifi for internet access and free yoga every day.
• Untuk rate harga silahkan cek langsung ke Joyo's Surf Camp di 031-5314752-53 atau email ke surabaya_piw@yahoo.com karena harga setiap season berbeda namun untuk rate lokal ada harga khusus.
• For prices please check directly to Joyo's Surf Camp in +6231-5314752-53 or email to surabaya_piw@yahoo.com because prices may vary each season but there is a special price for local tourist.
• Raja Wisata juga menawarkan paket wisata ke G-Land dengan berbagai pilihan wisata lainnya di seputar Taman Nasional Alas Purwo, jika ingin mudah maka lebih direkomendasikan untuk ikut tour dari Raja Wisata, hubungi 08569806685 untuk paket wisata ke G-Land, bahkan Raja Wisata mengeluarkan paket dengan harga di bawah 1,5 juta per orang untuk paket 3D/ 2N.
• Raja Wisata also offers tour packages to G-Land with a wide choice of other destination around the Alas Purwo National Park, if you want comfort of tour service then I recommend joining the tour from Raja Wisata, please call 08569806685 for tour packages to G-Land, there are special package at a price below 1.5 million rupiahs per person for 3D / 2N in G-Land.

 RELATED STORIES:

• G-Land, The Ultimate Surf Destination
• Parang Ireng Beach, Simply Beautiful! 
• Melepas Tukik di Pantai Ngagelan 
• Mangrove Bedul 

Read Full Story...