• Bira is a small village about 190km away from Makassar (the capital of Sulawesi) has great beaches. Though it does get busier on Saturday evening and Sunday daytime with domestic tourists getting away from Makassar for the weekend. But don’t expect any big parties! The local Indonesians are very friendly and always appreciate the chance to get a photo taken with you in.
• This place is a little piece of paradise, a walk or bike ride about 3km away, a beautiful coconut lined beach with very few people on. Opposite Bira beach about 20mins boat ride away is Liukang Island with just two small villages with a small population. A great place to swim snorkel explore. Stop and the beach for some grilled fish and a cold beer after a hard day at sea!
• Around Bira it is great to hire a scooter and explore, there isnt much traffic around so just ride around and you will find some amazing, beaches and wildlife. Very quickly around Bira you will get used to cows and goats wandering wild plus the occasional wild pig or monkeys crossing the road! So have your camera ready at all time!