Lonely Planet Diving and Snorkeling Bali and Lombok

by Rock, Tim; Hinderks, Susanna

• ISBN13: 9781864501292
• ISBN10: 1864501294
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-02-01
• Publisher: Lonely Planet

Summary

The islands of Bali & the Gilles Islands off Lombok have long been a tropical getaway for travelers seeking beautiful beaches, a vibrant local culture & reliable infrastructure. But the islands' attractions don't end on land. The clear waters lure many visitors for a dive or snorkel, & the variety of marine life along the reefs, wrecks & walls makes this one of the most diverse bioregions in the world. Over 50 of the best dive sites in Bali & Lombok are covered here, plus essential topside & practical information.

Table of Contents

Introduction	9	(11)
Overview	11	(7)
History	11	(2)
Diving History	13	(1)
Geography	14	(4)
Practicalities	18	(10)
Climate	18	(1)
Language	18	(2)
Getting There	20	(1)
Gateway City - Kuta-Legian	21	(1)
Getting Around	21	(1)
Entry	22	(1)
Time	23	(1)
Money	23	(1)
Electricity	23	(1)
Weights & Measures	23	(1)
What to Bring	24	(1)
Underwater Photography	24	(1)
Business Hours	24	(1)
Accommodations	25	(1)
Dining & Food	26	(1)
Shopping	26	(2)
Activities & Attractions	28	(6)
Hiking	28	(1)
Paddy Treks	28	(1)
Elephant Trekking	29	(1)
Climbing	30	(1)
Rafting	30	(1)
Ocean Rafting	30	(2)
Mountain Biking	32	(1)
Surfing	32	(1)
Skydiving	33	(1)
Diving Health & Safety	34	(4)
Pre-Trip Preparation	34	(2)
Medical & Recompression Facilities	36	(1)
DAN	36	(2)
Diving in Bali & Lombok	38	(6)
Snorkeling	41	(1)
Dive Training & Certification	41	(2)
Pisces Rating System for Dives & Divers	43	(1)
West Bali & Menjangan Island Dive Sites	44	(15)
Pos 1	46	(2)
Cave Point	48	(1)
Pos 2	49	(1)
Bat Caves	50	(1)
Temple Slopes	51	(1)
Coral Gardens	52	(1)
Anker Wreck	53	(2)
Eel Gardens	55	(1)
Mimpi Bay	56	(1)
Secret Bay	57	(2)
Pemuteran Dive Sites	59	(9)
Temple Wall (Pura Tembok)	61	(1)
Kebun Batu	62	(1)
Kebun Chris	63	(1)
Gede's Reef	64	(1)
Close Encounters	65	(1)
Napoleon Reef	66	(2)
Tulamben Dive Sites	68	(14)
Liberty Wreck	70	(2)
Tulamben House Reef	72	(1)
Tulamben Slopes	73	(2)
Tulamben Dropoff	75	(2)
Batu Kelebit	77	(1)
Emerald Car Wrecks	78	(1)
Tube Sponge Reef	79	(1)
Ghost Bay House Reef	80	(1)
Magic Reef	80	(2)
Amed Dive Sites	82	(6)
Amed Walls	83	(1)
Amed Coral Gardens	84	(1)
Lipah Shipwreck & Bay	85	(1)
Gili Selang	86	(2)
Central Coast Dive Sites	88	(8)
Gili Biaha	90	(1)
Gili Tepekong	91	(1)
Gili Mimpang	92	(1)
Citizen Point	93	(1)
Blue Lagoon	94	(2)
Sanur Dive Sites	96	(3)
Penjor Reef	97	(1)
Crystal Point	98	(1)
Nusa Penida Dive Sites	99	(14)
Mushroom Bay	101	(1)
Lembongan Marine Park	102	(1)
Jurassic Point	103	(2)
Jack Point	105	(1)
Ceningan-Lembongan Channel	105	(1)
Ceningan-Penida Pass	106	(1)
Crystal Bay	107	(1)
Gamat Bay	108	(1)
Toyapakeh	109	(1)
S.D. (Sekolah Desar)	110	(1)
Pura Ped	111	(1)
Manta Point	112	(1)
Lombok Dive Sites	113	(13)
Deep Turbo	116	(1)
Halik Reef	117	(1)
Coral Fan	118	(1)
Shark Point	119	(1)
Manta Point	119	(1)
Turtle Heaven	120	(1)
Meno Wall	121	(1)
Gazebo	122	(1)
Takat Malang	123	(1)
Frogfish Reef (Manuk Brie)	124	(1)
Japanese Shipwreck	124	(2)
Marine Life	126	(3)
Hazardous Marine Life	129	(3)
Diving Conservation & Awareness	132	(4)
Marine Reserves & Regulations	132	(2)
Responsible Diving	134	(2)
Listings	136	(4)
Diving Services	136	(4)
Index	140