Luwuk

Luwuk is a city in the east of Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. The city is the capital of Banggai (regency).

Get in

By plane

• 1 Syukuran Aminuddin Amir Airport (LUW ^IATA). There are regular flights to Makassar, Manado, Gorontalo and Palu. In addition, there are flights to nearby Ampana.  

See

Waterfalls

Salodik Waterfall

• 1 Salodik Waterfall (Air Terjun Salodik), Jl. Trans Sulawesi, Salodik (about 28 km north of Luwuk). Series of terraced pools and falls in a rainforest setting, where the water takes on a sort of turquoise hue. (updated Aug 2020)
• 2 Piala Waterfall (Air Terjun Piala), in Hanga-Hanga community (2-3 km above town taking Jl Flamboyan). Another rainforest waterfall. (updated Aug 2020)

Hills

• 3 Teletubbies Hill (Bukit Teletubbies) (about 8-9 km above Luwuk, take Jl Batu Gn to start). Not the easiest place to get to, but if you have seen the landscape in the Teletubbies show, this tumbly grassy set of hills will probably look familiar. (updated Aug 2020)
• 4 Inspiration Hill (Bukit Keles), Jl. Batu Gn., Bungin. 10:00-23:00 daily. A lot closer than Teletubbies Hill. Provides a good view over the city and sea and has coffee vendor. (updated Aug 2020)

Beaches

• 5 Kilo Lima Beach (Pantai Kilo Lima (Pantai Kilo 5)). (updated Aug 2020)
• 6 Mahaas Beach (Pantai Mahaas). (updated Aug 2020)

Sleep

• 1 Hotel Karaton Luwuk, Jl Dewi Sartika No. 123, ☏ +62 461 21048, karatonhotel@gmail.com. from Rp 280,000. 
• 2 Swiss-Belinn Hotel Luwuk, Jl. Kantor DPRD Baru, Maahas, ☏ +62 461 3128600. Pool, spa, dining. Rooms overlooking sea. A full-fledged resort. Rp 351,222. (updated Aug 2020)
• 3 Hotel Santika Luwuk, Jl. Kakap Kilo 5 Bukit Halimun (above Mahaas Beach). Resort with infinity pool and lots of good things to eat. Rp 409,760. (updated Aug 2020)
• 4 Estrella Hotel & Conference Center - Luwuk, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kawasan Bukit Halimun, Tj. Tuwis. Another resort. Great views of town and sea from rooms. Tiered pool design. Rp 424,394. (updated Aug 2020)