Wet rice is the name of an island in the city of Bontang. Islands with white sand beaches this is an interesting recreation while enjoying the panoramic beauty of the sea of Makassar strait, tourists can also swim and breathe in the cool sea air. Wet Rice Island can be reached by speed boat or motor boat from the Port of Tanjung Laut, Bontang.
Wet Rice Island Named for the local population according to the story, it is said that one day there was a grain merchant ships came from Sulawesi, in this room, the ship was buffeted by big waves so that its rice cargo to be lowered in the island. Therefore, rice has become wet by the spray of waves, so since it was called the Island of Wet Rice.
Small islands with white sandy beaches this is an attractive recreational area while enjoying a panoramic sea Makassar strait. In addition to coastal seawater clarity of wet rice, another uniqueness of this island is a lighthouse there is the sea that used to ferry navigation guide (unfortunately, as we were to place the walls of the tower / lighthouse already damaged, so look-perforated and perforated pleasing to the eye). From this island is also visible area owned by the LNG industry.PT Badaks located on the seafront.
