Visit
Plan your visit
Tanjung Widoro village, Bungah district, Gresik Regency, East Java
Opening hours
By appointment. Message the team on Instagram before you come.
Entry & guides
Ask the team on Instagram DM before you visit.
Address
Tanjung Widoro village, Bungah district, Gresik Regency, East Java
Getting here
Use the map or Google Maps for directions, and check the latest road and parking conditions with the team. The centre is about 27 km from Gresik town centre and 13 km from Bungah. Minibuses (Elf size) can drive to the site. Large buses stop at Sembilang Pak Kasan, and a shuttle takes the group the rest of the way.
Tides and best times
Visits are by appointment and activities are timed around the tide. Shorebirds feed on the mudflats at low tide; planting and boat trips need the right water level.
Site rules
- Do not walk over newly planted areas.
- Do not cut mangroves. Leaves may be taken for fodder only with the team’s permission.
- Do not litter; take your rubbish home.
Facilities
Mangrove nursery
Where seedlings are raised before planting, including the rare Bruguiera hainesii.
Mangrove boardwalk
A 180 cm wide boardwalk to see the mangroves up close without stepping on seedlings, wide enough for wheelchairs and pushchairs.
Pemphis acidula learning hall
A meeting room for talks, discussions and group activities, named after a mangrove that grows here.
Camping ground
An open area for school and community camps.
Prayer room and public toilets
Available on site.
Boat
For exploring the coast on the Mengare Discovery trip.
Food stall
Food and drinks are available on site.
Gazebos and parking
Gazebos to rest at the mangrove edge, and a car park.
What to bring
Fieldwork in the mangroves means muddy, uneven ground, sun and insects. Come prepared so that people and nature both stay safe.
- A hat and sun protection
- Drinking water
- Footwear that can get muddy
- A change of clothes if you plant
- A bag to take your rubbish home
Questions
Do I need to book?
For school groups, camps and planting, contact the team in advance so seedlings, guides and space can be prepared.
When is the best time to visit?
Activities are timed around the tide. Shorebirds are easiest to see at low tide, while planting and boat trips need the right water level. The team will suggest a time when you book.
Is food available on site?
Yes, there is a food stall on site.
Can I come with a wheelchair or pushchair?
The mangrove boardwalk is 180 cm wide, enough for wheelchairs and pushchairs. Ground off the boardwalk is muddy and uneven; please ask the team about access to the boardwalk before you come.
