Batudaka Island

Batudaka Island is the largest island in the Togian (Togean) Archipelago in the Gulf of Tomini, Tojo Una-Una Regency, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. It hosts Wakai, the main gateway village and harbor for the Togian Islands National Park. The island is notable for its white-sand beaches, mangrove coasts, coral reefs, and Bajo settlements, serving as a base for diving, snorkeling, and island-hopping across the national park.

Visitors to Batudaka Island can expect a low-lying tropical island with white-sand beaches, mangrove-lined shores, coconut groves, and fringing coral reefs within the Togian Islands National Park. The main settlement is Wakai on the northern coast, with a harbor, small shops, homestays and resorts. Areas to explore include coastal villages including Bajo stilt villages, beaches, and nearby reef sites accessible by boat for snorkeling and diving. The environment is rural and quiet with limited infrastructure.