Tanjung

Understand

Tanjung is a developing tourist destination on mainland Lombok. There are five resort-style hotels in the area including Lombok's most prestigious resort, The Oberoi Lombok at Medana Beach. The Kosaido Golf Club is located on the nearby Sire Peninsula. The Medana Bay Marina provides modern mooring and anchorage services to the area. Tanjung is also the administrative capital of the new North Lombok Regency and so the township has a growing regional administrative sector with offices and support services. There is also a traditional produce market and a small regional public transport hub in the town.

Orientation Tanjung is traversed by a single two lane road that follows the west coast of the island from south of Ampenan and continues northward to circumnavigate Mount Rinjani in the north of Lombok and then traverses the greater part of the east coast toward the south.

Getting there

Lombok International Airport, (LOP IATA) is south west of Praya in south central Lombok. This new international airport will provide facilities for wide bodied aircraft and more modern terminal facilities and cargo facilities. Please see the main Lombok article for more details on the new international airport and connecting services to the Tanjung area. Metered taxis normally operate in the Tanjung area and service Bangsal, Sira, Medana, Senaru and other destinations throughout Lombok. The established hotels and resorts of the Tanjung area may offer pick-up transfers to and from the airport. You will need to enquire at the hotels for this service and ensure you book ahead. Some visitors travelling from nearby Bali prefer the option of taking a fast boat across from Bali direct to the Gili Islands, or to west coast tourism centre of Senggigi further to the south. Travel agents or the operators can normally assist with any necessary transfers. If you are frugal or intrepid and take the slow ferry from Bali, it's best to arrange transport in advance from the ferry dock at Lembar to Tanjung. Travel agents on Bali offer transport from any point in South Bali to Tanjung, including the ferry ticket.

Marina facilities The newly established Marina at Medana Bay has 25 mooring buoys in more than 5m of water for 35-45ft vessels and anchorage space for another 20 vessels. The marina facilities were established in 2009. Soon after opening the facility hosted over 90 yachts during the September 2009 Sail Indonesia event.

Medana Bay Marina, Medana Bay, Tanjung, Lombok Utara (Location: 8° 21.83'S 116° 07.75'E, (Traditional system: 8°21'50'S 116°07'45'E), ☏ +62 370 6610037, fax: +62 370 633564, [email protected]. In late July 2010 participants of Sail Indonesia – Sail Banda 2010 set sail from Darwin Sailing Club in northern Australia. After congregating in Labuhan Bajo on the western tip of Flores in early September 2010 they travelled on to Medana Bay on the north-we

Getting around

By bemo Bemos can be hailed down for short trips around the Tanjung area or further on to Bangsal and other destinations along the coast. Fares are inexpensive. If travelling to Bangsal in a bemo, be aware that they do not call at Bangsal itself, but stop in nearby Pemenang, from where you can walk or ride a cidomo (horse cart) to Bangsal Harbour Prices vary at times so try to watch what local customers are paying for a similar distance to your own and if really in doubt just include Rp 1,000-2,000 extra. If 'chartering' an empty Bemo to a particular destination, be careful to clarify the exact amount of payment required prior to getting on board. Bemos operate on the main coastal road, and at times may travel into some of the nearby kampungs and beach areas. Many Bemo drivers are reluctant to venture further up the west coast than the northern end of Mangsit just north of Senggigi, as the passenger densities drop dramatically from there on. If you are travelling up the west coast from Ampenan or Senggigi toward Tangung the driver may want to turn back at some point if he does not have sufficient passengers. Make sure you plan well for any trips around the area using public transport and ensure you have a means to contact a taxi service to return to your hotel should your travel plans become disrupted in the later hours of the afternoon or evening. Bemos have normally stopped running by dusk on the west coast of Lombok. Travel agents can also get you on semi-regular shuttle services, which connect Tanjung, the airport, and the harbours of Lembar (for Bali) and Bangsal (for the Gilis).

By taxi Bluebird is the most common taxi available in the Tanjung area. Bluebird and white+coloured Express Taksi have a radio dispatch system and are equipped with meters which should be used by their drivers at all times. Although there are not normally a lot of taxis present this far north they do service this area. Taxis can be booked in advance either by calling them yourself

See

1 Pantai Sira, Pundewa, jalan pantai sira, lombok. Sunset, many bar and food stalls along the beach. go more north for the more local and cheaper ones. Free. (updated Jun 2024) 2 Pantai Impos (from main road, take dirt road to rinjani beach eco resort). food stalls and small boats. Free. (updated Jun 2024) 3 Sekoah waterfall (From Tanjung, 10min flat road in bike, after 15-20min uphill (2-ways bike lanes but single lane if car). 1 Unmarked path to waterfall from main road (opposite Warung Zherdy) with few crossings more or less clear on directions. 2 Sekoah waterfall bike parking. Waterfall after mossy path and stairs (avoid if rainy or recent as likely slippery). Can swim a bit down waterfall (about 1.5m deep, not tested under waterfall). Water is transparent and seems clean. Surprisingly, no litter/garbage. Mosquitoes, have repellent. Limited space to rest or eat outside of few rocks.). car/bike required. parking Rp 5,000. (updated Jun 2024) Popular excursions that can be done in a day trip include:

On the sea — take a boat across to the Gilli Islands for lunch or some snorkelling Village — visits including weaving villages and other handicraft producers Waterfalls — visits and walks around nearby Senaru

Do

Most of the tourism activities in Tanjung revolve around the resort areas at Sire beach and Medana, with diving, snorkelling, and hiking activities available. Tanjung is well situated for day trips to Mount Rinjani and Senaru, The Gilli Islands, and the north east coast. According to local legends two of the oldest villages on the island, Bayan and Sembalun, were founded by a prince of Majapahit. Both villages are readily accessible and are nearby to the Tanjung area. Traditional therapeutic massages and spa treatments are available in the hotels and local traditional masseurs are available. Fishing and boat charters are available to explore the area along this part of the west coast of Lombok. Nearby golf courses are a popular destination for many visitors and local golfers. The Sire Peninsula in Tanjung has an international 18-hole championship course.

Kosaido Golf Club (tu