Rote Island is part of Kupang district and is the southernmost island of Indonesia. Located on the western shore of Kupang. This exotic island can be reached in only four hours. From Kupang to ferry between islands for diving and tour the beautiful rugged land and untouched. The spectacular walls, caves in the hills, valleys and lower slopes of water. Marine life is varied and abundant that it is difficult to believe from the fire until mantas fish. Rote unique architecture, as well as their beautiful ikat. Seeing their traditional lifestyle that has remained unchanged for centuries.

Rote has a lot of history of reliable including fine antique Chinese porcelain, as well as art and ancient traditions. Many leading Indonesian nationalist leader was born here. Sasando a popular musical instrument, made of palm leaves. According to legend, the island got its name by accident when a Portuguese sailor who got lost and asked a petanidi where diaberada. Farmers were surprised because they can not speak Portuguese, introduced himself, "Rote". Rote off the southern tip of the island of Timor consists of rolling hills, terraced plantations, and coconut acacia savanna and some woods.

Before Independence Indonesia, Rote, boasts a density kingdom tertinggidi East Indies. Even today, the island of Rote and the kingdom was divided following the ancient tradition into two domains, known as Sunrise and one as Sunset. Sorang Tuan "male", a Mr. "women," and a few advisors, representing clans in the domain. Each clan has the right to perform ceremonial rituals alone during the annual celebration of HUS, the traditional New Year's festival. In HUS, Rote man wearing unique hats they made offerings to the ancestors of the clan and women dancing accompanied by sasando, Guitar Rote.

Rote is an excellent location for surfing, Each year surfers flock to Namberala for riding a near perfect tube formed by shallow reefs and offshore wind. Accommodation in Namberala has a traditional seaside resort bungalow and some homestay. The beach itself is one of the best examples of a palm-fringed white sandy beaches that can be found anywhere. Diving in the area is also remarkable because of a large number of Manta and Dugong seen there. A boat trip to nearby islands Fund or Ndao is also recommended.