Investing in Central Java Paradise

Tourism sector as one of the strategic sectors in national development over the last decade continues

to show a significant contribution in shoring up the national economy, particularly in gaining national

foreign exchange. In 2009 – 2014, the average growth rate of foreign tourist arrivals was 8.62% per

year, higher than the world average growth of 3.47% per year. This condition indicates the strong

endurance of Indonesian tourism.

Central Java as one of the tourist destinations in Indonesia has a significant contribution to the visit of

tourists both domestic and overseas. The performance of tourism development in Central Java shows

an upward trend from year to year. Potential tourism such as Karimunjawa Islands consisting of 27

islands with 3 tribes (Java, Bugis and Madura) is on its uniqueness and has become a potential unique

tourist attraction compared to other tourist areas. Karimunjawa islands are a low land coastal area

overgrown by mangrove forest which spread towards the East and West and generally covered by

white sand beaches and very gentle jutting into the middle of the sea. Fringing reefs surround the

islands and cause the shore to be shielded from the waves. Thus, the beaches in Karimunjawa Islands

do not have the form of a steep beach. The total area of the Karimunjawa Islands National Tourism

Strategic Area is ± 152,506 Ha, divided into the land area ± 4,644 Ha (3%) and the water area ±

147,862 Ha (97%).

Nationally, according to the Government Regulation No. 50/2011 on National Tourism Development

Master Plan (RIPPARNAS), KSPN Karimunjawa and its surrounding is one of 88 KSPNs. The position of

KSPN Karimunjawa and Surrounding is within the territory of the National Tourism Destination (DPN)

of Karimunjawa – Semarang and its surroundings which are interconnected with 3 National Tourism

Development Zones (KPPN) namely: KPPN Semarang City and Surrounding; KPPN Gedongsongo-

Rawapening and Surroundings; KPPN Demak – Kudus and Surroundings. The strategic position of

KSPN Karimunjawa and its surrounding can be seen from its location near the Java Sea which is one of

ports for cruise and yachts between the western and eastern regions of Indonesia and supported by

its proximity to the air gate with Achmad Yani International Airport in Semarang giving the possibility

of development as one of the marine tourist destinations in the Java region.

In the national scale, the government has set the area of Karimunjawa Islands and its surrounding

areas as a National Tourism Strategic Area (Kawasan Strategis Pariwisata Nasional/KSPN). In spatial,

KSPN Karimunjawa and its surroundings can be structured into 2 zones, namely core zone and

supporting zone. The division of this zone is grouped on the basis of its consideration with the

accessibility of tourist destination area in KSPN Karimunjawa. Furthermore, in the core zone, it is re-

grouped into three sub-regions, including Sub-Region Karimunjawa, Sub-Region Parang, and Sub-

Region Genting. The three sub-regions have their own unique potential to be developed into a

marine-oriented tourism area and local culture.

KSPN

Karimunjawa

and

Surroundings

Regional Structure Location

Core Zone Sub-region

Karimunjawa

Include most of Karimunjawa and Kemujan

villages, which consists of 15 islands, including

Bengkoang Island, Sintok Island, Mrico Island,

Kemujan Island, Tengah Island, Menyawakan

Island, Cemara Besar Island, Cemara Kecil Island,

Geleang Island, Burung Island, Karimunjawa Island,

Batu Island, Menjangan Besar Island and

Menjangan Kecil Island.

Sub-region

Parang

Includes Parang Village and Nyamuk Village, which

consists of 8 islands, including Twin Island, Parang

Island, Kumbang Island, Katang Island, Nyamuk

Island, Krakal Besar Island and Krakal Kecil Island.

Sub-region

Genting

Includes a small part of Karimunjawa Village and Kemujan Village, which consists of 5 islands, including Cendekian Island, Gundul Island, Sambangan Island, Seruni Island, and Genting Island.

Supporting Zone, including Tanjung Kendal Port, Tanjung Emas Port in Semarang

and Kartini Port in Jepara as well as air transportation from Ahmad Yani Airport

Semarang.

Development of the Core Zone

1. Development of Karimunjawa Sub-region

a. Background

Karimunjawa Sub-region is a region that is designed to be the center and sub-center of

tourism support covering most of the administrative area of Desa Karimunjawa and Desa

Kemujan. Karimunjawa sub-district consists of 15 islands, including Bengkoang Island, Sintok

Island, Mrico Island, Kemujan Island, Tengah Island, Pulau Cilik, Menyawakan Island, Cemara

Besar Island, Cemara Kecil Island, Geleang Island, Burung Island, Karimunjawa Island, Batu

Island, Menjangan Besar Island and Menjangan Kecil Island. The extent of these islands is

incorporated in the Sub-region Karimunjawa

b. Scope of Work

1) Development of regional infrastructure;

2) Enhancement of Environment Quality;

3) Development of Tourism Supporting Facilities;

c. Location

Karimunjawa island, Kemujan island, Menjangan Besar island, Menjangan Kecil island,

Geleang island, Burung island, Cemara Kecil island, Cemara Besar island, Menyawakan island,

Bengkoang island, Tengah island, Cilik island, Batu island, and Mrico island.

d. Financial Aspect

Estimated Investment Value: IDR 2.6 Trillion

2. Development of Parang Sub-region

a. Background

Parang Sub-region is planned to be Sub Center Supporting Tourist Activities with the center

location in Parang Village. Sub-region Parang includes Parang Village and Nyamuk Village,

which consists of 7 islands, including Kembar Island, Parang Island, Kumbang Island, Katang

Island, Nyamuk Island, Krakal Besar Island and Krakal Kecil Island. In Sub-region Parang, the

environmental service center is located in Nyamuk Village. Accessibility of Parang Sub-region

is a major network and inter-island network. The main network of sea lanes between the

islands of Parang - Nyamuk Island and inter-island network is aimed to accommodate the

activities of waters and other islands (Kembar Island, Krakal Besar Island, and Small Krakal

Island).

b. Scope of Work

Development of Agro-tourism and water activities tourism object

c. Location

Kembar Island, Parang Island, Kumbang Island, Katang Island, Nyamuk Island, Krakal Besar

Island, Krakal Kecil Island.

d. Financial Aspect

Estimated Investment Value: IDR 1.5 Trillion

3. Development of Genting Sub-region

a. Background

Genting Sub-region is planned to be a Supporting Tourist Sub-Center with an environmental /

local service center located on Genting Island. Genting Sub-region includes a small part of

Karimunjawa Village and Kemujan Village, which consists of 5 islands, including Cendekian

Island, Gundul Island, Sambangan Island, Seruni Island, and Genting Island.

b. Scope of Work

1) Development of water activities tourist object (snorkeling, diving, etc.);

2) Development of underwater archeology research center;

c. Location

Sambangan Island, Seruni Island, Genting Island

d. Financial Aspect

Estimated Investment Value: IDR 209.9 Billion

Development of Priority Tread

As the center of the attraction within the territory of KSPN Karimunjawa and Surroundings,

Karimunjawa islands consist of 27 islands with 5 uninhabited islands (Karimunjawa Island, Kemujan

Island, Genting Island, Parang Island and Nyamuk Island), of the five uninhabited islands are only 2

islands (Karimunjawa and Kemujan Island) that have a large land compared to the others. This causes

the center of activities and the central government concentrate only on the 2 islands.

In order to realize KSPN Karimunjawa and Surroundings as an exotic marine ecotourism destination,

world-scale and sustainable, a priority site plan is required, so that tourism development activities

can be focused with vision and mission set. Selection of priority sites in KSPN development plan of

Karimunjawa and Surroundings consists of 4 locations, namely Cemara Besar Island, Bengkoang

Island, Karimunjawa Urban and Kemujan Village. Several adjustments in site prioritizing in the

selection in KSPN development plan of Karimunjawa and Surroundings are:

1. Karimunjawa Urban Area

a. Background

As a subdistrict capital and service center, Karimunjawa urban area is fairly well-managed

by having well-organized space compared to other areas. However, environmental

arrangements are still not organized. In addition, Karimunjawa urban area also has an

important role for the creation of Karimunjawa’s image. Thus, Karimunjawa urban area has

become the main gateway functioning as a tourist receiving area from sea access through

Karimunjawa Pier.

b. Scope of Work

Development of Karimunjawa Urban Area

c. Location

Karimunjawa Village

d. Estimated Investment Value: IDR 104.83 Billion

2. Kemujan Square

a. Background

Kemujan Village is an area that is planned as a new activity center in KSPN Karimunjawa.

Kemujan Village is also projected to be a sub-center for the development of tourism support

activities. In addition, Kemujan Village has the potential to be a cultural tourist attraction

that can still be developed in the form of tourist villages. Another thing that is not less

important is the role of Kemujan Village as the entrance of air transport, where there is

Dewadaru Airport which will be the first image / image in welcoming the arrival of tourists

to Karimunjawa.

b. Scope of Work

Development of Kemujan Square

c. Location

Kemujan Village

d. Estimated Investment Value: IDR 133.98 Billion

3. Cemara Besar Resort

a. Background

Located on the eastern side of the big island of Karimunjawa, it takes approximately 30 to

45 minutes to travel by boat tour to Cemara Besar Island. Cemara Besar island is located on

the north side of Cemara Kecil island which is an uninhabited island belonging to the

administrative area of Karimunjawa Village. This island is one of the tourist destination

islands that has beautiful white sand and blue sea water.

b. Scope of Work

Development of Cemara Besar Resort

c. Location

Cemara Besar Island

d. Estimated Investment Value: IDR 46.38 Billion

Financial Aspect

Investment Value: IDR 2.98 Trillion

Payback period: 9.3 years

NPV (DF 12%): IDR 216.13 Billion

Contact:

Mr. Prambudi Trajutrisno

Head of Development of Tourism Destination Division

Youth, Sports, and Tourism Agency of Central Java Province

Jl. Ki Mangunsarkoro No. 12 Semarang

Telp: +6224 8419958

No. HP: +62 822 26611173

Email: pram_tra@yahoo.co.id