We did not found the time yet to make a web site for Rao. There are some pictures and general information at the Weda Resort Facebook page. Indeed, although both places are at Halmahera, the diving seasons are opposite (or complementary, as I prefer).
If you send us a mail we will send you a small info-sheet.
From the sheet:
Magic Bay at the Island Rao, North Halmahera, East Indonesia, is a paradise for lovers of the perfect beach, a clean and crystal clear ocean, magical and unspoiled nature, and ultimate privacy. Honeymooners, a family or a small group of friends are very welcome to stay in our private beach villa. Here you can reconnect to yourself, family or friends and nature by disconnecting, since there is no telephone and internet connection yet.
Our eight meter long fiber-glass speedboat was specially designed for divers. It is equipped with 2 x 70 horse power four stroke engines. The passengers are excellent protected against sun, rain and wind. To make it even more comfortable there is a toilet aboard. With our “private boat” concept, you can make your own daily schedule.
The villa is still under construction, untill it is finshed we rent out our own 2 room house. This house is not 90 meters from the beach.
---------- Post added February 14th, 2015 at 04:46 PM ----------
Wingy, where exactly did you dive around Halmahera? It is a rather big island with 1200 kilometers coastline (not including yet the hundreds of smaller islands and the bigger islands, such as Morotai and Bacan). For sure I do not reconize Weda Bay nor Rao in your description. Further,
what area do you mean with West of Tobelo? Tobelo, where I lived and dived some years, is at the East coast of North Halmahera. West of Tobelo are volcanoes.
But now a far more important question. Where did you see Wobbegongs. After Mark Erdmann scientifically descriped the Halmahera Walking shark, the big question was: are there also Wobbegongs around Halmahera? If yes, then they probably are an endemic species.
Would be great if you have a picture of the Wobbegong or if you still recall where you spotted it. Thank you for sharing.
If you send us a mail we will send you a small info-sheet.
From the sheet:
Magic Bay at the Island Rao, North Halmahera, East Indonesia, is a paradise for lovers of the perfect beach, a clean and crystal clear ocean, magical and unspoiled nature, and ultimate privacy. Honeymooners, a family or a small group of friends are very welcome to stay in our private beach villa. Here you can reconnect to yourself, family or friends and nature by disconnecting, since there is no telephone and internet connection yet.
Our eight meter long fiber-glass speedboat was specially designed for divers. It is equipped with 2 x 70 horse power four stroke engines. The passengers are excellent protected against sun, rain and wind. To make it even more comfortable there is a toilet aboard. With our “private boat” concept, you can make your own daily schedule.
The villa is still under construction, untill it is finshed we rent out our own 2 room house. This house is not 90 meters from the beach.
---------- Post added February 14th, 2015 at 04:46 PM ----------
Wingy, where exactly did you dive around Halmahera? It is a rather big island with 1200 kilometers coastline (not including yet the hundreds of smaller islands and the bigger islands, such as Morotai and Bacan). For sure I do not reconize Weda Bay nor Rao in your description. Further,
what area do you mean with West of Tobelo? Tobelo, where I lived and dived some years, is at the East coast of North Halmahera. West of Tobelo are volcanoes.
But now a far more important question. Where did you see Wobbegongs. After Mark Erdmann scientifically descriped the Halmahera Walking shark, the big question was: are there also Wobbegongs around Halmahera? If yes, then they probably are an endemic species.
Would be great if you have a picture of the Wobbegong or if you still recall where you spotted it. Thank you for sharing.
