About Hari Island
Hari Island (Pulau Hari) is a small coastal island in Laonti District, Konawe Selatan Regency, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia, located off the southeast coast of Sulawesi mainland south of Kendari. It is known for clear turquoise waters, white sandy beaches, and fringing coral reefs. The island hosts a small fishing village and remains largely undeveloped, offering natural coastal scenery, marine biodiversity, and quiet beach environments for day-trip visitors.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a small low-lying island with white-sand beaches, clear shallow waters and fringing coral reefs close to shore. The interior has coconut palms, scrub vegetation and a small fishing settlement with simple homestays. Areas to explore include the main beach, reef flats for snorkeling and swimming, and village paths. Surroundings are open waters of the Banda Sea with views of the Sulawesi mainland. Facilities are basic and access is by chartered boat, providing a quiet natural island setting.
Key highlights
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White sandy beach with clear turquoise water
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Fringing coral reefs suitable for snorkeling
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Small fishing village settlement on the island
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Relatively undeveloped natural coastal scenery
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Views of the southeastern Sulawesi mainland and surrounding sea