Waecicu & North Coast

North of the harbour, the road climbs over a headland and drops to Waecicu, a sheltered bay with calm water and views across to the first of the Komodo islands. Further along the coast, Batu Gosok and Gorontalo have some of the area's larger resorts, many with their own jetties and boats.

This is the place to stay if you want a beach and a pool between boat days, rather than the bustle of town. Several resorts run their own snorkelling and diving trips, and sunsets over the islands are the main evening event. Town is ten to twenty minutes away by car, so most guests use hotel shuttles or taxis.