About Gusung Toraja Island
Gusung Toraja Island is a small uninhabited sand cay located off the coast of Tonyaman Village in Binuang District, Polewali Mandar Regency, West Sulawesi. Situated in the Makassar Strait, the island is known for its white sandy expanse, clear shallow waters and surrounding coral reefs. Accessible only by boat, it appears as a narrow sandbar at low tide and is visited for its natural coastal scenery and tranquil marine environment.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a small, flat, uninhabited sandbar island with white sand and clear turquoise water surrounded by shallow coral areas in the Makassar Strait. There are no permanent buildings or settlements, only open sand, sea views and horizon views back to the mainland coast of Polewali Mandar. Access is by small fishing or tourist boat from Tonyaman Beach or nearby coastal points. The setting is natural and exposed with little shade, suitable for short visits focused on beach activities, swimming and photography.
Key highlights
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Uninhabited white sand cay in the Makassar Strait off Binuang coast
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Clear shallow waters and fringing coral reefs around the island
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Sandbar formation that is most visible and accessible at low tide
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Panoramic sea views and photography opportunities
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Boat trip experience from Tonyaman Village fishing harbor
Route
| By air | Fly to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport in Makassar or Tampa Padang Airport in Mamuju, then continue by road to Polewali Mandar and to Tonyaman Beach. |
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| By road | Access by road to Tonyaman Beach in Binuang District, Polewali Mandar, then continue by boat to the island. Tonyaman is reachable by car or motorcycle from Polewali town center. |