Gunung Dukono is the northern-most volcano in the chain of volcanoes along the western side of Halmahera – from the south, Jailolo, Uno-Ranu, Gamkonora, Ibu, Dukono – and one of the most persistently active in Indonesia. Since 1933, the mountain has been erupting almost continuously.
Buku Sibela is the highest point of the island of Bacan and lies within Gunung Sibela Nature Reserve. It is also the highest peak in North Maluku province. Until quite recently, very few hikers had heard of it, but it is slowly growing in popularity and the superb views from the summit ridge make it well worth the effort getting to.
Gunung Kie Besi is the volcano of the island of Makian, which lies in the volcanic chain off the west coast of Halmahera – Ternate, Tidore, Moti, Makian and Bacan. Like Gn Gamalama (Ternate) and Kie Matubu (Tidore), Kie Besi dominates the entire island leaving only a narrow coastal strip and the lower slopes for plantations. Coconut, nutmeg and cloves are the dominant tree crops with some canari and cinnamon.
Along with nearby Gunung Dukono also in northern Halmahera, Gunung Ibu is a highly active and fascinating volcano well worth visiting by hikers and volcano enthusiasts. Just looking at the volcano on a topographic map suggests that in ancient times this was a fearsome place, with the villages to the north being located in what looks like a primordial outer caldera floor.
The island of Tidore consists mostly of this now dormant volcano and many people still refer to it as Mount Tidore or Gunung Tidore. Kiematubu is featured on the Rp 1000 bank note and is a beautiful symmetrical cone shape especially when seen from Ternate island. Interestingly, it is slightly higher than Ternate’s legendary Gamalama volcano yet easier to climb due to the higher trailhead.
Facts Elevation: 1,415 m (4,642 ft) Prominence: 1,415 m Ribu category: Kurang Tinggi Province: Maluku Utara (North Moluccas) Coordinates: -1.7939, 124.7247 Rating: Other names: ‘Bapeng Godo’ on some maps World Ribus ID: 69089 Bagging It! This Ribu is the highest point on the large island of Taliabu and the summit appears to be called Lida Godo. The
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Facts Elevation: 1,611 m (5,285 ft) Prominence: 1,611 m Ribu category: Kurang Tinggi Province: Maluku Utara (North Moluccas) Coordinates: -1.5381, 127.6687 Rating: World Ribus ID: 69068 Photos Bagging It! The highest point of the island of Obi – although it surely has a separate name of its own. The island lies to the south of the larger
Facts Elevation: 1,155 m (3,789 ft) Prominence: 1,132 m Ribu category: Kurang Tinggi Province: Maluku Utara (North Moluccas) Island: Bacan Coordinates: -0.4922, 127.6119 Rating: Other names: Gunung Meng World Ribus ID: 69163 Photos Bagging It! We currently know very little about this peak – please contact us if you can provide any information. US Army map lists
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Facts Elevation: 1,220 m (4,003 ft) Prominence: 1,220 m Ribu category: Kurang Tinggi Province: Maluku Utara (North Moluccas) Island: Morotai Coordinates: 2.2291, 128.4337 Rating: World Ribus ID: 69136 Photos Bagging It! This Ribu is the highest point on Pulau Morotai.
This volcano is the highest peak of Ternate island – indeed it comprises the whole island itself. Ternate was a very important place during the spice trades and the activity of this volcano was recorded by early explorers. It remains very active, most recently erupting in 2015, and Ternate residents often have to evacuate to neighbouring Tidore island.
