Binongko Island

Binongko Island is the southernmost of the four main islands in Wakatobi Regency, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia, forming part of Wakatobi National Park in the Banda Sea. Known historically as part of the Tukang Besi (ironworker) archipelago, it is noted for its traditional blacksmith villages, rugged coastline, white-sand beaches, and surrounding coral reefs. The island offers a quiet, less-developed setting compared to Wangi-Wangi, Tomia and Kaledupa, with small fishing communities and clear waters.

Visitors can expect a remote, low-development island with small coastal villages, white-sand beaches and rocky shorelines surrounded by clear waters and fringing coral reefs within Wakatobi National Park. The interior is hilly with scattered settlements. Exploration is by foot, motorbike and small boat. Key experiences include visiting traditional blacksmith workshops where parang and tools are forged, beach walks, snorkeling and diving on nearby reefs, and observing daily fishing village life.