Dive Sites at Gili Trawangan For All Levels

 

Many divers when diving,they are worried if the sites are boring and there is nothing to see. But,what if there are really fun dive sites at Gili Trawangan for all levels? Really? There are?

Yes! In fact,as the largest island out of Gili Islands,Gili Trawangan (or affectionately called Gili T) has a lot more dive sites than other Gili Islands. In addition,these sites will definitely appeal to you,divers,who are at beginner level and you who are more experienced.

So,let’s explore each of these sites,shall we?

 

1. Sunset Reef

Located on the South-West of Gili Trawangan,Sunset Reef has large coral fields,consisting of soft and hard corals. It features a gradually sloping reef,which is perfect for divers of all levels,and it is home to many marine animals such as Hawksbills Sharks,Snappers etc. Manta Rays often visit Sunset Reef too,so if you wanna see it,then you come to the perfect place.

 

2. Shark Point

It is one of the popular sites at Gili Trawangan due to its uniquely-shaped topography area which is attractive to wide varieties of marine animals (e.g. Reef Sharks,Stingrays and Green Turtles). Moreover,some schools of fish can be seen swimming in spirals in the ocean.

 

3. Biorock

Situated along the East shoreline of Gili Trawangan,this dive site was built in 2004 and currently,it is the second largest Biorock site in the world. It uses technology which uses low voltage currents to pass through steel structure to stimulate the growth of Limestone. Why limestone? Because it is the best material for the growth of hard coral. Now for the next question,is it safe then? Yes,it is safe for marine life and safe for humans to dive in this site. In fact,all divers of all levels can access this site due to its low current and here,you can see various fishes too such as Cowfish,Pipefish,Bannerfish,and Crocodile Fish.

 

4. Basket Coral

Having a big and beautiful site,Basket Coral features a gentle dive which is great for drive dive and night dive. In this site,there are a variety of channels landscape and Biorocks too which is home to diverse marine life. Among them are Groupers,Trumpet Fish,Beaded Scorpion Fish and sometimes too,Eagle Rays,Mantas or Reef Sharks.

 

5. Halik

Another suitable dive site for you with diverse diving level,this site is located on the North-West of Gili Trawangan. It has low to medium current,which is perfect for drift drive. With a depth of 6 to 40 meters,reefs filled with barrel sponges and gorgonian sea fans,coral ridges and canyons,this site will be enjoyable to explore,especially if you are experienced divers.

 

6. Shallow Turbo

A dive site that is located on the North-East of Gili Trawangan,it is the shallow end of Deep Turbo dive site. It features a sandy bottom with magnificent coral heads where divers can see various species of marine invertebrates. Some marine animals that are commonly seen here are Pufferfish,Batfish,Sea Turtles,Garden Eels,Ghost Pipefish and Unicorn Fish. Moreover,Shallow Turbo has a depth of around 18 meters (60 feet) with water temperature around 27℃ to 30 ℃ (80℉ to 86℉). Usually around March –October,the weather is the most reliable,so to all of you divers,come and dive at this site!

 

7. Deep Turbo

What does it feel like to fly through space? Is it even relevant to diving sites? Well,at Deep Turbo,there are coral pinnacles of massive structure growing from the sandy bottom,therefore you will be able to experience what it feels like to fly through space while looking down on the moon. In addition to that,Deep Turbo is recommended especially for experienced divers and Nitrox dives. Why? Because this dive site has strong currents and with an average depth of around 30 meters,so you can extend your bottom time which is optimal for Nitrox. And while you are diving in this spot,you will have a chance to see rich marine life such as giant sea fans,soft corals,schools of Batfishes,Sea Turtles,Garden Eels and Butterfly Fish. To conclude,Gili Trawangan offers many beautiful and fun dive sites for all levels. From Sunset Reef,Biorock,Halik to Deep Turbo. Each site has a unique landscape,fishes,corals and varying current levels. Don’t be afraid to explore all of these dive sites and remember,bring your cameras with you too so that you can capture your memorable moments while diving.

 

Come on! Let’s dive together!