Tourist area-Kumala Island in the Mahakam River

Kumala Island is in the Mahakam River delta area that extends west of the City Tenggarong, Kutai regency. Beginning in 2000, Kumala Island was built into a tourist area. But since the Regent Syaukani Rais Hasan, who built this island, terjegal cases of corruption in 2006, the construction of a mangkrak Kumala Island.
[Edit] Access to the island of Kumala

Kumala Island Park is about 27 km from the city of Samarinda which can be reached via Bridge Kutai Kartanegara. in less than 30 minutes. While the city of Balikpapan has facilities Sepinggan Airport and the Port Semayang which is the access of air and sea transportation in East Kalimantan, is about 130 km that can be taken approximately 3 hours by road. In addition Kumala Island Park can also be achieved by water transport through the Mahakam River.
[Edit] History

Kumala Island tourist attraction located in the middle of the Mahakam River is a recreation park a blend of modern technology and traditional culture. The island was formerly an area of ​​76 hectares is land and shrub beds. Currently, most areas are equipped with various facilities such as sky-high towers 100 feet to enjoy the beauty of air, rail mini game area and the cable car that connects with the mainland.

In this island there is a par Resort, complete with swimming pool and facilities for those who want a break, that is the only cottage in the middle of the Mahakam River in the location of this island prepared for the Giant Aquarium dolphins fish, freshwater dolphin found only in the People's Republic of China and Brazil.

Kumala Island Park Development be gradual and will continue to grow. Thus the public will get the additional attractions of a representative other than Mulawarman Museum (the former palace of the Kingdom of Kutai Kartanegara.), Reservoir Panji Sukarame, Pondok Labu in the Cultural Village and Nusa Tenggarong Muara District Muntai Tuna on white sand.