Obi is a largish, hilly island in the south of North Maluku. It is surrounded by a number of smaller inhabited islands. South of here, the next major island is Seram in Central Maluku, but there are no regular boat connections there, making Obi a dead-end for travellers.
Like the Bacan Islands, the Obis have no native population and are inhabited by Galelarese, Tobelorese and Butonese migrants. The main economic activity, apart from agriculture, is logging and mining.
For visitors, this remote archipelago has few obvious attractions. The hilly main island certainly has potential for hiking, and there are some good beaches, especially on the smaller off-shore islands.
Naturalists may be interested in the one endemic species of pigeon, or the poisonous Death Adders for which Obi is famous in the province!

Pulau Sambiki

This idyllic little uninhabited islet just off the coast at Sambiki village is Obi's main tourist attraction.
It offers great beaches and snorkelling.
You can hire someone to row you over here in a canoe from the village.

Pulau Bisa

Bisa, the second largest island in the Obi group, is a badly deforested, relatively unattractive place locally famous for its poisonous Death Adders - its very name means "Poison Island"!
It is also a good place to see the endemic Obi Cuscus.

By Sea

The only way to reach Obi is by boat.
Boats come to Obi's Jikotamo harbour from Bastiong harbour in Ternate via Babang on Bacan and Madopolo on Bisa almost daily.
Boats are also the only way to reach most villages around the coast of Obi - connecting boats to ther islands tend to wait for passengers from Ternate. Occasional boats also travel from Obi to Seram or Ambon in Central Maluku, but too irregularly to be able to rely upon.

By Road

There is a short stretch of poor road connecting just a few villages around Laiwui.
It is in such a poor condition that most people ride boats anyway - which makes the road OK for quiet walks!

Very limited!

There is only one losmen on the whole island, and that's in the regional capital, Laiwui. Unfortunately, I found it not only run-down and dirty, but also rather overpriced.

Limited but Adequate

The food situation is better than the accommodation in Obi.
Several villages have warungs, offering the usual, basic fish and chicken dishes.