Taka Bone Rate National Park

Park Administrative capital town on Sumbawa Island

A marine national park in southeastern Sulawesi, Taka Bone Rate is known for coral reefs, manta rays and turtle nesting; divers and snorkelers use boat trips from nearby islands.

Taka Bone Rate National Park is an Indonesian protected area established to conserve coral reef, atoll and island ecosystems in the region’s tropical seas. The park covers a mix of shallow reef, deeper channels and small islets and is recognised for its diverse marine life.

Key uses of the park are conservation, scientific research and recreational diving, with numerous dive sites and coral habitats that attract tourism and monitoring programs. Management focuses on protecting coral communities, reef fish and migratory species that rely on the atolls and surrounding waters.

The park lies within Indonesia’s maritime zones and is part of the wider network of marine protected areas in the Coral Triangle region.

Marine biodiversity: The park is a protected marine area noted for coral reefs, atolls and seagrass beds and is a destination for diving and marine biodiversity surveys within Indonesia's Coral Triangle.

How to Get to Taka Bone Rate National Park #

Taka Bone Rate National Park is reached by boat from coastal towns in Southeast Sulawesi, with local operators based in provincial centres such as Bau-Bau or nearby mainland harbours. Charter boats are the typical method for island-hopping within the park.

Tips for Visiting Taka Bone Rate National Park #

If planning to snorkel or dive, book a boat with a park-licensed operator familiar with the marine park's protected zones.
High season for weather and sea conditions is typically mid-year; monsoon seasons can close boat access.
Respect protected areas - some islands have restricted landing to protect nesting birds and turtle habitats.