In 1857, leading British naturalist, Alfred Russell Wallace
discovered wonders beyond his imagination as he travelled into the interior of
South Sulawesi, Indonesia. He found himself surrounded by thousands of
enchanting butterflies of various sizes and colors. Fascinated by the
scene, he dubbed the area “the Kingdom of Butterflies” and later spent most of
his life in this region
Located only 20 Km from Hasanuddin Airport, the national
park can be reached from the airport by local public transportation called pete-pete for about 30 minutes. The
pete-pete will charge about IDR 5.000. If you travel from Makassar, you can
catch a public bus or DAMRI, from the
Makassar Mall in the direction of Maros for about one hour and costs IDR8.500.
From Maros, take the same pete-pete tha
The Bantimurung Waterfall is a marvel on its own. Situated
not too far from the entrance, visitors can simply enjoy its breathtaking
scenery before they jump in to the crystal clear rejuvenating waters. The
Butterfly Conservation captivity and the butterfly Museum are a must, since
butterfies are the main attraction always associated with Bantimurung. Those
who seek adventure can explore the Karst
If you plan to stay a little longer, there are several
bungalows and modest inns near the entrance of the Bantimurung Bulusaraung,
with price ranging from IDR 50.000 to IDR 80.000. With only less than two hours
drive from Makassar, it is more comforting if you stay in a hotel in Makassar
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