North Maluku province is comprised of the northern part of the Maluku islands, once famous in the western world as the ‘spice islands’. Sofifi is the administrative capital but Ternate is the largest population centre. There are regular flights from Jakarta and Sulawesi to Ternate.

Both Gamalama and Kiematubu are easily accessible and growing in popularity with local student hikers, but many of the mountains in the province are rarely climbed. In addition to Gamalama, Ibu, Dukono and Gamkonora are active volcanoes.

The highest peak in the province is Buku Sibela on the island of Bacan. It is now climbed two or three times a years by university hiking clubs from Java and Sumatra, on hikes lasting a minimum of three days.

A Selection of Photos of North Molucca’s Ribus and Spesials

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Map of North Molucca’s Ribus and Spesials

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Statistics and Links to North Molucca’s Ribus and Spesials

Name	Elevation	Drop	Ribu Category	Island
Buku Sibela	2,085 m	2,085 m	Tinggi Sedang	Bacan
Gunung Kiematubu	1,750 m	1,750 m	Kurang Tinggi	Tidore
Gunung Gamalama	1,715 m	1,715 m	Kurang Tinggi	Ternate
Gunung Gamkonora	1,571 m	1,571 m	Kurang Tinggi	Halmahera
Pulau Obi	1,611 m	1,611 m	Kurang Tinggi	Obi
Bukit Watowato	1,442 m	1,397 m	Kurang Tinggi	Halmahera
Pulau Taliabu – Lida Godo	1,415 m	1,415 m	Kurang Tinggi	Taliabu
Gunung Ibu	1,377 m	1,090 m	Kurang Tinggi	Halmahera
Gunung Kie Besi	1,357 m	1,357 m	Kurang Tinggi	Makian
Gunung Dukono	1,259 m	356 m	Spesial	Halmahera
Buku Rogirogi / Bukit Uwatcain	1,250 m	1,092 m	Kurang Tinggi	Halmahera
Gunung Sabatai	1,220 m	1,220 m	Kurang Tinggi	Morotai
Buku Rica / Buku Raroang	1,155 m	1,132 m	Kurang Tinggi	Bacan
Gunung Loku	1,135 m	1,135 m	Kurang Tinggi	Mangoli
Gunung Jailolo	1,030 m	1,005 m	Kurang Tinggi	Halmahera