Tomia Island

Tomia Island is one of the four main islands of Wakatobi Regency in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia, located within Wakatobi National Park. Known for its extensive coral reefs and clear waters, it is a major diving and snorkeling destination in the Banda Sea. The island features white-sand beaches, small coastal villages, and the private Wakatobi Dive Resort. It is accessible via Maranggo Airport and by boat from Wangi-Wangi.

Visitors can expect a small tropical island surrounded by fringing coral reefs and clear turquoise water within Wakatobi National Park. The landscape includes white-sand beaches, low hills, coastal villages, and jetties. Most visitors come for diving and snorkeling on house reefs and nearby sites, beach walks, photography, and visiting local villages. Accommodation ranges from dive resorts to homestays, with boat transfers required between islands.

Tomia is part of the Wakatobi island group historically linked to the Sultanate of Buton. The surrounding waters were designated as Wakatobi National Park in 1996 and later as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 2012 to protect its coral reef ecosystems.

The island is home to Wakatobi and Bajo communities with strong maritime traditions, including traditional fishing, boat building and coastal village life that shapes local culture and visitor experiences.