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Indonesia: Gili

Easy reefs off the coast of Lombok

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Indonesia: Gili — Easy reefs off the coast of Lombok. This destination suits beginner-level divers and is aimed mainly at those looking for encounters with marine life.

Dive centres are open from May to October. During this period the water is between 26 and 28 °C; over the year it ranges from 26 to 28 °C.

Must-dive sites include: Turtle Heaven (Gili Meno), Halik Reef (Gili Trawangan), Bounty Wreck (Gili Meno).

At a glance

Recommended level
beginner
Focus
Wildlife
Water
26–28 °C
Dive centres open
May – October
Indicative budget
1 590€

Indicative trip budget, paid directly to providers (flight, hotel, dive centre)

Dive sites

Turtle Heaven (Gili Meno)

Pinnacle north-east of Gili Meno, 10 to 30 m deep.

Marine life & flora: Green and hawksbill turtles all year round.

Halik Reef (Gili Trawangan)

Gentle slope from 6 to 40 m north of Gili Trawangan.

Marine life & flora: Turtles, juvenile whitetip sharks, schools of snappers.

Bounty Wreck (Gili Meno)

Sunken jetty off Gili Meno, top at 5 m.

Marine life & flora: Juvenile batfish, scorpionfish, macro life.

Meno Wall

Wall between Gili Trawangan and Gili Meno, a reference for night diving.

Marine life & flora: Pygmy seahorses, frogfish, moray eels.

Water temperature month by month

MonthTemperature
January28 °C
February28 °C
March28 °C
April28 °C
May28 °C
June27 °C
July27 °C
August26 °C
September27 °C
October27 °C
November28 °C
December28 °C

With Polipia you join a group of 8 divers matched by affinity. The matchmaking fee is only due once your group is confirmed.

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