About Batee Island.
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BATEE means stone, is a private island with no inhabitants. Natural beauty at the tip of this island of Sumatra, surrounded by the island of Nasi and Bunta Island, both located in the administrative area of Aceh Besar District.
According to historical narratives, Aceh's gravestones are beautifully carved by sculpture artists during the royal period, from Pulo Batee (Pulau Batu). Teuku Teungoh Meraxa is one who is said to own a heritage land in Pulo Batee, Peukan Bada Sub-district, Aceh Besar.
There are a number of animals, such as stone magpie, eagle, wild boar and monkey. This uninhabited island is a very convenient location for turtles lay their eggs every year.
It takes you about 20-50 minutes to arrive at Pulo Batee. Departing in the morning through the Ulee Lheue pier is the right choice. Gratefully if the tide rises, the sea waves are not too big.
Transportation to Batee Island can use a fishing boat measuring 8 x 2 meters, capable of carrying a maximum of 11 people.
Not all the boaters want to drive to Pulo Batee on the hard road to the beach because of the many rocks that surround the island, so only the experienced handler can lean his boat on the island.
Do not be surprised, when the boat would dock to the island of Batee. 'Aduen' the handler must rotate the boat back in one place, while lowering the engine acceleration. He said he was waiting for the "dead waves" to be able to move closer to Batee Island.
The source of fresh water is rather difficult to find. Finding freshwater wells must pass the path laden with weeds and spiny bushes close to fisherman's huts. The water source is 200 meters from the beach. It seems rarely visitors who come to set foot on this island.
For those of you who want to enjoy the experience on Batee Island, you should bring supplies of food, drinks, water gallons, equipment such as camping tents, mats, cooking supplies, flashlights, power banks, cameras and other outdoor gear if you want to dive, snorkel and fish.
