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In the far southeastern corner of Java, the fishing village of GRAJAGAN has become famous for the world-class surf in Grajagan Bay, whose awesomely long left-handers, promising endless tubes and walls, are known as G' LAND . The beach, Pantai Coko, is signed from the village: it's 300m to the gate (admission Rp1050) and then another 2km through the forest to the black-sand beach. Due to the surf, take local advice from the forestry office about safe swimming spots, and never swim near the rocks. There is accommodation at Wisma Perhutani (no phone; under $5) in basic rooms (bring your own sheet sleeping bag. To get to Grajagan, take a minibus from Banyuwangi's Brawijaya terminal to PURWOHARJO , and then a microlet for the final 14km to Grajagan. To get to PLENGKUNG , 15 km east across the bay, where a surf camp caters for surfers from April to October, you can charter boats from Grajagan - you'll start bargaining at US$200 for a boat for ten people. Book Plengkung accommodation through PT Wadasari Wisata Surf, Jl Pantai Kuta 8b, Denpasar, Bali (tel 0361/7555588) or Plengkung Indah Wisata, Andika Plaza Blok A 22/23, Jl Simpang Dutah 38-40, Surabaya (tel 031/5315320). Several tour operators on Bali and Lombok run all-inclusive surfaris which feature G' Land in their itineraries.
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