Explore Gili Trawangan

Gili Trawangan, located in the West Nusa Tenggara region close to Lombok, is a tropical playground for tourists. The busiest of the Gili Islands, Gili Trawangan’s main strip is bustling with lounge bars, amibitious restaurants and a number of dive centres and dive resorts. Those who are looking for some calm, can head deeper into the heart of the island or explore its incredible underwater world.

With easy access to the dive sites on Gili Meno and Gili Air as well as Trawangan there are 20+ sites for divers to explore. Ranging from calm dive sites perfect for novice divers, deep dives and swift currents for the more adventurous and wrecks as well as night dives - Gili Trawangan diving has a dive site for every diver. The islands crystal clear waters are home to a great number of sea turtles, both hawksbill and green, as well as reef sharks and eagle rays. Macro dive sites host a range of weird and wonderful creatures while, when the season is right, visitors have the chance to glide alongside manta rays or spot a whale shark passing by in the blue!

Located on Gili Trawangan are a number of dive centres and dive resorts all a short boat ride away from awe-inspiring dive sites. The calm sites make scuba diving in Gili Trawangan perfect for dive courses, with thousands flocking here to extend their knowledge and training. With easy access to Bali and Lombok by ferry, after diving the Gili Islands, the wonderful dive sites at Padang Bai, Belongas Bay and Seketong are awaiting your arrival. If all the travel seems like too much hassle, liveaboards are available to explore Gili Trawangan as well as many other astounding Indonesian dive locations.

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    Diving in Gili Trawangan

    In shallow waters, divers can enjoy the bright colours of the thriving reefs located on sandy bottoms, vertical walls or gentle slopes. These sites are also best for dive courses, where students can get used to being underwater in the calm, like at the Secret Reef. For more experienced divers, there are also deep plateaus and walls at Deep Turbo and Takat Tunang. While drifting in the current, you can spot pelagics and admire manta ray gliding effortlessly. At Haan’s Reef you can search the sandy seabed for macro creatures while Bounty Wreck is a great novice wreck dive. There is even the Bio Rock dive site where interested divers can witness corals regrowing at the largest Bio Rock conservation effort in the world - with the creatures here appearing mostly at night.

    To Wildlife Sightings in Gili Trawangan

    While scuba diving in Gili Trawangan’s dive sites you will often encouter sleeping black-tip and white-tip reef sharks while green and hawksbill turtle glide through the water in search of their next perch. Locations with current often see schooling trevally, barracuda and bat fish while there is a possibility of observing eagle rays and manta ray enjoying the nutrient-rich water. Every full moon, shoals of parrotfish appear, flashing their multi-hued scales and there is even the occasional whale shark moving effortlessly through the water.

    At muck and macro dive sites, there’s the chance to see many of the oceans elusive critters. Frogfish, leaf scorpionfish, flying gurnard, mantis shrimp, nudibranch, pygmy seahorse, robust ghost pipefish and the tiny blue ringed octopus all decorate the sea floor. Make sure to bring your cameras.

    Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

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    Green Turtle

    Green Turtle
    11k Sightings
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    Total number of species approx.: 200

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    Moray Eel

    Moray Eel
    5.7k Sightings
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    450
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    408
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    473
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    649
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    384
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    502
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    408
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    452
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    Hawksbill Turtle

    Hawksbill Turtle
    3.9k Sightings
    J
    190
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    191
    M
    210
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    322
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    366
    J
    335
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    469
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    549
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    479
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    371
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    237
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    192

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 300

    Alamy/Reinhard Dirscherl
    Octopus

    Octopus
    2.9k Sightings
    J
    206
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    243
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    291
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    328
    M
    205
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    165
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    220
    A
    317
    S
    232
    O
    269
    N
    178
    D
    196

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 27

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    Barracuda

    Barracuda
    877 Sightings
    J
    24
    F
    0
    M
    29
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    97
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    114
    J
    110
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    120
    S
    96
    O
    70
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    44
    D
    15

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 600

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    Wrasse

    Wrasse
    650 Sightings
    J
    38
    F
    58
    M
    59
    A
    63
    M
    59
    J
    44
    J
    70
    A
    74
    S
    68
    O
    51
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    19
    D
    47
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    Whitetip Reef Shark

    Whitetip Reef Shark
    8.6k Sightings
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    518
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    584
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    749
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    846
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    783
    J
    690
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    855
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    993
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    819
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    694
    N
    493
    D
    569

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 28

    Udo Kefrig
    Clownfish

    Clownfish
    7.7k Sightings
    J
    520
    F
    454
    M
    630
    A
    774
    M
    719
    J
    618
    J
    782
    A
    810
    S
    736
    O
    653
    N
    476
    D
    542

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 40

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    Triggerfish

    Triggerfish
    5.6k Sightings
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    372
    F
    305
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    426
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    570
    M
    534
    J
    479
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    580
    A
    592
    S
    568
    O
    518
    N
    337
    D
    358

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 130

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    Pufferfish

    Pufferfish
    5k Sightings
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    301
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    271
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    352
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    533
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    490
    J
    428
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    491
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    576
    S
    505
    O
    422
    N
    291
    D
    293
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    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 12

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    Lionfish

    Lionfish
    4.4k Sightings
    J
    345
    F
    323
    M
    402
    A
    432
    M
    381
    J
    294
    J
    389
    A
    425
    S
    398
    O
    374
    N
    311
    D
    323

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 90

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    Angelfish

    Angelfish
    4.3k Sightings
    J
    306
    F
    263
    M
    344
    A
    382
    M
    361
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    500
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    435
    O
    395
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    237
    D
    268

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 100

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    Parrotfish

    Parrotfish
    4.2k Sightings
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    264
    F
    216
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    321
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    398
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    376
    J
    332
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    473
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    447
    O
    405
    N
    246
    D
    265

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 130

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    Butterfly Fish

    Butterfly Fish
    4.2k Sightings
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    286
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    248
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    327
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    376
    M
    344
    J
    342
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    447
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    464
    S
    451
    O
    379
    N
    233
    D
    270

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 3

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    Trumpetfish

    Trumpetfish
    3.9k Sightings
    J
    260
    F
    220
    M
    310
    A
    414
    M
    323
    J
    325
    J
    424
    A
    428
    S
    441
    O
    340
    N
    226
    D
    235

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 8

    Alamy-Reinhard Dirscherl
    Bannerfish

    Bannerfish
    3.9k Sightings
    J
    251
    F
    222
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    293
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    366
    M
    333
    J
    285
    J
    370
    A
    461
    S
    430
    O
    385
    N
    215
    D
    250

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 85

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    Surgeonfish

    Surgeonfish
    2.8k Sightings
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    165
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    216
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    262
    M
    250
    J
    200
    J
    317
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    339
    S
    287
    O
    252
    N
    166
    D
    172

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 25

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    Boxfish

    Boxfish
    2.6k Sightings
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    181
    F
    170
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    214
    A
    261
    M
    227
    J
    195
    J
    223
    A
    262
    S
    278
    O
    242
    N
    181
    D
    184

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 150

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    Sweetlips and Grunts

    Sweetlips and Grunts
    2k Sightings
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    136
    F
    126
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    168
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    181
    M
    180
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    119
    J
    210
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    237
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    217
    O
    189
    N
    105
    D
    120

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 120

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    Cuttlefish

    Cuttlefish
    1.8k Sightings
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    200
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    312
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    345
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    271
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    85
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    129
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    76
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    160
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    75
    O
    46
    N
    28
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    107

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 350

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    Damselfish

    Damselfish
    1.8k Sightings
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    134
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    125
    M
    144
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    157
    M
    116
    J
    128
    J
    191
    A
    216
    S
    180
    O
    184
    N
    71
    D
    107

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 110

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    Snapper

    Snapper
    1.7k Sightings
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    97
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    100
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    130
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    156
    M
    151
    J
    132
    J
    211
    A
    200
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    181
    O
    152
    N
    75
    D
    111

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 3400

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    Shrimp

    Shrimp
    1.7k Sightings
    J
    151
    F
    113
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    147
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    171
    M
    156
    J
    156
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    149
    A
    140
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    91
    O
    138
    N
    122
    D
    122

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 250

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    Scorpionfish

    Scorpionfish
    1.6k Sightings
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    149
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    121
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    160
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    181
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    143
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    111
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    108
    A
    119
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    114
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    137
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    126
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    130

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 80

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    Stingrays

    Stingrays
    1.6k Sightings
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    96
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    113
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    115
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    152
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    158
    J
    128
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    167
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    147
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    164
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    131
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    95
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    123
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    Blacktip Reef Shark

    Blacktip Reef Shark
    1.5k Sightings
    J
    108
    F
    111
    M
    126
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    69
    M
    73
    J
    93
    J
    178
    A
    193
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    203
    O
    124
    N
    68
    D
    112

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 3000

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    Nudibranch

    Nudibranch
    1.3k Sightings
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    119
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    100
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    104
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    135
    M
    70
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    98
    J
    87
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    139
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    145
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    96
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    134
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    95

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    Total number of species approx.: 60

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    Soldierfish

    Soldierfish
    1.1k Sightings
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    66
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    66
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    93
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    103
    M
    110
    J
    81
    J
    111
    A
    139
    S
    128
    O
    105
    N
    58
    D
    51

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 3

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    Cornetfish

    Cornetfish
    1k Sightings
    J
    48
    F
    54
    M
    92
    A
    121
    M
    117
    J
    79
    J
    120
    A
    102
    S
    118
    O
    79
    N
    55
    D
    60

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 90

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    Goatfish

    Goatfish
    974 Sightings
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    71
    F
    56
    M
    90
    A
    89
    M
    78
    J
    54
    J
    106
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    149
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    115
    O
    92
    N
    36
    D
    38
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    Ribbon Moray Eel (Ghost Eel)

    Ribbon Moray Eel (Ghost Eel)
    837 Sightings
    J
    50
    F
    40
    M
    56
    A
    95
    M
    64
    J
    79
    J
    51
    A
    68
    S
    51
    O
    108
    N
    102
    D
    73

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 250

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    Grouper/Basslets

    Grouper/Basslets
    707 Sightings
    J
    59
    F
    54
    M
    42
    A
    49
    M
    48
    J
    67
    J
    93
    A
    74
    S
    67
    O
    65
    N
    31
    D
    58

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    Total number of species approx.: 20

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    Porcupinefish

    Porcupinefish
    692 Sightings
    J
    39
    F
    43
    M
    60
    A
    96
    M
    67
    J
    55
    J
    49
    A
    62
    S
    29
    O
    79
    N
    55
    D
    58

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    Total number of species approx.: 60

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    Spiny Lobster

    Spiny Lobster
    595 Sightings
    J
    31
    F
    24
    M
    47
    A
    29
    M
    36
    J
    47
    J
    69
    A
    83
    S
    59
    O
    61
    N
    56
    D
    53

    The best Months to dive in Gili Trawangan

    Scuba diving in Gili Trawangan is possible all year round but it is best to avoid December and January, when rainfall is at its heaviest. During this time, rainfall can cause surface run-off which reduces the visibility in sites close to the shore. Peak season for Gili Trawangan diving is from May to September but to see manta rays you’ll need to dip into the water from December through to March. While manta rays appear in the greatest numbers around these months, it is also your best chance to spot a whale shark from January through to March.

    Dive Centers

    Gili Divers, Gili Divers - Gili Trawangan

    Gili Divers, Gili Divers - Gili Trawangan

    Jl Raja Gili Trawangan Gili Trawangan, Gili Indah, Pemenang, Lombok, Nusa Tenggara Bar, 83352 Gili Trawangan, NB - Indonesia
    MANTA DIVE

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    Dusun Gili Trawangan, 83352 Pemenang, NB - Indonesia

    Viking Divers Gili Trawangan

    Jl. Ikan Hiu, Gili Trawangan, Kec. Pemenang, 83352 Lombok Utara, NB - Indonesia

    Compass Divers

    Pertokoan Griya Ellen Jl. Adi Sucipto, 83511 Ampenan Utara-Mataram, Indonesia

    MANGO DIVE & BUNGALOW

    Gili Trawangan, 83352 Lombok, NB - Indonesia

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    Gili Trawangan Desa Gili Indah, Kecamatan Pemenang , Lombok, 83352 Lombok Utara, NB - Indonesia

    Dream Divers Gili Trawangan

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    Dive Sites

    MANTA DIVE, Gili Trawangan
    Halik, Gili Trawangan <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.6)</span>

    Halik, Gili Trawangan (★4.6)

    A steep slope on the north side of Gili Trawangan, from 5m down to 24m with a series of gullies at the bottom. A series of gradually deeper ridges running parallel to the beach is located between 25m and 40m.
    MANTA DIVE, Gili Trawangan
    Biorocks <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.2)</span>

    Biorocks (★4.2)

    A gentle slope just off the east end of Gili Trawangan that gets its name from the huge rays that can be seen here. A good muck dive, this is a house reef and was the recent location of a Bio Rock project. A total of 8 artificial reefs were installed that have attracted a variety of marine life.
    MANTA DIVE, Gili Trawangan
    Good Heart <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.5)</span>

    Good Heart (★4.5)

    On the eastern side of Gili Trawangan is Good Heart. From north to south, this site starts off as a gentle slope which gradually gets steeper until it ends as a wall.
    MANTA DIVE, Gili Trawangan
    Shallow Turbo <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.5)</span>

    Shallow Turbo (★4.5)

    This site is a shallow plateau with a slope located to the northeast of Gili Trawangan. The dive site offers a wide array of marine life and coral and is famous for its big schools of fusiliers, red tooth triggerfish, and long jaw mackerel.
    MANTA DIVE, Gili Trawangan
    Jammin <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.1)</span>

    Jammin (★4.1)

    Located on the soutweastern corner of Gili Trawangan, this site features a rubbly slope between 5 and 16 meters, turning into sandy bottom at deeper depths.
    Jan W. (#3480440)
    Coral Basket <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.6)</span>

    Coral Basket (★4.6)

    Coral Basket is perfect for beginners and advanced divers. With a small wall full of life in the shallows and some beautiful coral ridges in the deeper parts of the divesite.
    Mares, Janez Kranjc
    Bio Rocks <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.4)</span>

    Bio Rocks (★4.4)

    Bio Rocks are a project to help the re-growth of damaged reefs. They are man-made metallic structures which have healthy living corals attached to them, and the a small electric current put through them to speed up the procedure of making a new healthy reef.
    Scubapro
    Sunset Reef <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.5)</span>

    Sunset Reef (★4.5)

    Sloping hard coral slope from 8m to 18m. Many bommies scattered throughout the dive site acting as cleaning stations. After 18m it is mostly sandy areas and bommies.