Lutwala Dive

Lutwala Dive is a PADI 5* IDC Centre and TDI Dive Centre located on Gili Trawangan, Indonesia. Offering daily fun dives and all PADI courses as well as technical training through TDI.

Lutwala is located directly on the beach front with boats operating from in front of the shop. Accommodation is available through Lutwala Villa and drinks can be obtained from the beach bar on site.

For more information, prices and packages available please see ou website.

Affiliation:

PADI, TDI

Training Level:

IDC

Sites Visited:

Gili Island Dive Sites Halik Reef Location:Directly in front of Lutwala Dive Access: Boat or shore dive, travel time to site - 1min Conditions:Drift dive with currents ranging from mild to strong Maximum depth: 22m Average visibility: 15 - 25m Halik reef is a sloping reef available to all divers. Beautiful coral formations are found in the shallows, and along the reef coral bommies, gorgonian fans and barrel sponges are intensely inhabited with hundreds of species of reef fish. A perfect drift dive, and commonly Lionfish, Moray Eels, Coral Grouper, and Bumphead Parrotfish (around the full moon) are to be found. Green and Hawksbill turtles inhabit the reef, and cephalopods are abundant in the nooks and crannies. Schools of Jacks and Fusiliers cruise the waters and Moorish Idols and Bannerfish add colour to this thriving reef.

Deep Halik Location:Immediately behind Halik Reef
Access: Boat dive, travel time to site 2min Conditions:Drift dive with mild to strong currents Maximum depth: 40m Average visibility: 20 - 30m For the more experienced diver, there is Deep Halik, a series of coral canyons perfect for a multilevel dive. The coral is pristine, and Reef Sharks, Eagle Rays, and schooling Trevally can all be expected. Manta Rays are often seen during wet season and barracuda tornado school in the deeper trenches.

Andy's Reef Location:West Gili Trawangan Access: Boat dive, travel time 4min Conditions:Drift dive with medium currents along the slope
Average depth: 15m Maximum depth: 25m One of the most varied and interesting dive sites around the Gili's, Andy's is a vast open site available to all levels of diver certification. The site starts with a shallow sloping reef, with a series of ridges and valleys leading into deeper water. Turtles are almost guaranteed to be found in the shallows amongst the soft corals, and thousands of reef species wander around the reef.

Shark Point Location:West Gili Trawangan Access:Boat dive, travel time 4min Conditions:Currents can run strong here making a precise entry important for experienced divers Average depth: 25m Maximum depth: 40m Shark Point is one of the most popular sites of the Gilis situated at approximately 28m. An area which truly deserves its name. An impressive variety of marine life inhabits this reef with White-tip and Black-tip Sharks, Jacks, Trevally, Fusilier, Angelfish, Snapper, and Blue Spotted Stingrays all commonly seen. Devil Rays, Eagle Rays and Manta are often found (particularly between December February) and schooling Barracuda mingle in with the crowds.

Sunset Reef Location:Southeast Gili Trawangan Access:Boat dive, travel time 8min Conditions:currents with strong surge at times Average depth:18m Maximum depth:22m Average visibility:15-20m This site is a gently sloping reef. A large portion of it is marked by giant steps of table Agropora coral, shelving off down the slope. There are isolated heads of hard coral and outcrops with good, even coverage of soft corals. The reef ends in a sandy bottom beyond about 20m and has a flat reef top about 3-5m. The site is rich in many varieties of coral - Staghorn, Plate Agropora, Brain, Star, Elephant Ear, Leather and a good variety of soft corals and anemones. The fish population is diverse, including lots of Sweet Lips, Groupers and Snappers, many Damselfish and Basslets, a good number of Angelfishes of different varieties, Parrotfish, and Butterfly fish. Sunset is one of the best sites to see Manta Ray between December and February as they skim the plankton rich shallows. White-tip Reef Sharks inhabit the flat sandy areas around 18m and the occasional Black-tip will swim through the shallows.

BioRock Reef Location:East Gili Trawangan Access:Boat or shore dive, travel time 8min Conditions:Mild to moderate currents for a drift dive
Average depth: 14m Maximum depth: 22m
Average visibility: 15m BioRock Technology was brought to the island 7 years ago and the BioRock Reef is now home to several of the islands reef re-growth structures. Electric currents attract coral spawn and limestone particles to steel structures in various sizes and shapes along the 6-12m slope. Juvenile corals are thriving in these artificial environments and smaller reef fish take refuge in the shelter of these structures. Filefish, Boxfish, Cowfish, Bannerfish and Moorish Idols are common along with Frogfish, Pipefish and the occasional Crocodile fish. Much research is undertaken along these reefs and often divers are able to watch as measurements and statistics are taken.

Goodheart Reef Location:Northeast Gili Trawangan Access:Boat or shore dive, travel time 6min Conditions:Mild currents and easy drift dives Average depth:12m Maximum depth:20m Average visibility:20m Goodheart Reef begins in Shallow Turbo and runs parallel to the East Coast of Trawangan. Gently sloping from the shore into deeper water, coral bommies and outcrops protrude from sandy areas, each thriving with smaller species and juveniles seeking the shelter of shallow shore waters. Damsels, Butterflyfish, Anthias and Angels in great numbers can be found along with Cuttlefish and Octopus. Small cracks form homes to many Shrimp and Lobsters and during night dives Spanish Dancers, Crabs and Eels move along the slope hunting. This is a gentle drift for any level diver and great for macro photography.

Deep Turbo Location:North of Gili Meno and Gili Trawangan Access: Boat dive, travel time 5min Conditions:Varies from none to moderately strong currents Average depth: 24m Maximum depth: 32m
Average visibility: 15-20m This is a huge dive site available to divers with Advanced Open Water onwards. An abundance of large coral bommies, or hills covered in soft and hard corals, Deep Turbo will interest divers as exploring the reef and its marine life makes for a fascinating dive. The majority of the dive is around 20-30 meters, with the opportunity to multi-level the dive at the top of the bommies. Sharks, Barracuda, Tuna, Triggerfish, Snapper, Stingrays, and beautiful corals can be expected on Turbo reef. A multitude of smaller wonders can be found along Deep Turbo with many species of Nudibranchs., Pigmy Seahorses, fields of Garden Eels and Pipefish seen regularly here.

Meno Wall Location:West Gili Meno Access:Boat dive, travel time 10min Conditions: Moderate to fairly strong currents in the channel between Meno and Trawangan make this ideal for drift diving. Enter in at shallows, swim out over the slope and drop down for a great drift along the wall. Average depth: 14m Maximum depth:22m Average visibility: 15 - 20m This is a steeply sloping reef with a near-vertical top section. The reef drops to a sandy bottom at about 22m, and follows the contours of Gili Meno's shore. There is a great deal of older, dead coral over which many soft corals have formed, and algae growing through the gaps keep turtles in buffet style dining. There are many smaller heads of stony corals, including Cabbage, Brain, Star, Antler and Agropora, as well as lots of anemones. Groupers and Sweet Lips are both present in quantity, some very large. Also common are Snappers, Angelfish, Butterfly Fish, and Spotted Rock Cod, Clownfish and large Parrotfish. This is an amazing night dive with lots of Spanish Dancers, hunting Eels and Lionfish.

Bounty Wreck Location:West Gili Meno Access:Boat dive, travel time 12 min Conditions:Often no current ranging to medium drifts
Average depth: 12m Maximum depth: 20m Average visibility:15m The Bounty Pier fell into shallow water along the coast of Gili Meno and is now a breeding ground for juvenile corals, Angelfish, Pipefish and Frogfish. The steel wreck lies at an angle allowing large Grouper and Sweetlips to congregate in the semi darkness underneath. Bannerfish and Jacks hover above the structure and Lionfish drift off the side. This is a wonderful introduction to non-penetration wreck diving and is accessible to any level diver.

Gili Air Wall Location:Northwest Gili Air Access:Boat dive, travel time 15min Conditions:Drift dive with moderate currents Average depth: 20m Maximum depth: 28m Average visibility:20m The coral growth at this sloping wall is at its best in the shallower sections of the reef near the south end of the site, where there are some good heads of Brain and Star corals and some Agropora formations. There are lots of overhangs and arches along the wall filled with Glassfish, Moray Eels and sometimes Octopus. The deeper sections have a lot of ribbon algae and there is some nice soft coral growth in this region. Several species of reef fish are noteworthy, including the stunning Six-banded and Regal Angelfish, Lionfish, various types of Triggerfish, Sweet Lips, Damselfish and Basslets.

Simon's Reef Location:500m North of Gili Air Access:Boat dive, travel time 10min Conditions:Very strong currents at some phases of the moon make this a dive to treat with respect. Less experienced divers should consult with us to find out if this dive is within their capabilities. Average depth: 25m Maximum depth:40m Average visibility: 20m An excellent coral site made up of a variety of distinct heads and mini seamounts rising from a sandy bottom at a depth of 35m. There are eight major heads arranged roughly in a figure eight; all are well formed and abundant in coral varieties. The heads themselves are quite sculpted, with recesses and overhangs. The channels between the heads and outcrops are particular impressive, funnelling the current and concentrating large number of bigger reef fish into smaller areas. The coral variety is superb, with most types of stony coral well represented, plus a good deal of soft coral growth. Agropora (both Staghorn and Table), Star and Brain corals, Plate coral, Gorgonian Fans and Anemones are just a few of the many species on show, all in excellent condition. Fish life, particularly in times of strong currents, is biased towards the larger reef species and schooling species. Snappers and Sweet Lips are prolific in big schools tight in the coral heads; bigger Parrotfish, Angelfish, and Triggerfish are present, if slightly less prevalent; Trevally and small to medium Tuna are quite common. This site is well populated with turtles and there are often impressively large Great and Barred Barracuda.

Takat Malang Location:North of Gili Air Access:Boat dive, travel time 15min Conditions:As with Simon's reef, this site can be adversely affected by strong currents at some phases of the moon. Average depth: 20m Maximum depth:40m Average visibility: 20m This site is close to Simon’s reef, and quite similar in many respects. A collection of large coral heads (Takats) arranged in a sloping bed, beginning with a plateau at 15 metres. There are about 10 major heads, each sculpted with overhangs, outcrops and swim throughs. The heads show the same excellent diversity of corals as at Simon’s reef, covered in soft coral varieties growing on top of the stony coral outcrops, including some very big Gorgonian sea fans. The channels between the heads are as interesting as the heads themselves, with good concentrations of bigger reef fish and fascinating topography, snaking between the ornately sculpted Takats. The wonderful range of fish and coral species here are similar to those at Simon’s Reef. This is a truly excellent dive, with all the positive factors of Simon’s Reef and the added bonus of multi-level possibilities.

Secret Reef Location:North of Gili Meno and Gili Air Access:Boat dive, travel time 18min Conditions:Mild currents
Average depth: 20m Maximum depth: 30m Average visibility: 15-20m Secret Reef has similar topography to Deep Turbo and Takat Malang with large coral takats and bommies connected by sandy canyonways. Larger reef fish are abundant here with Batfish and Grouper often found under overhangs and outcrops. Leopard Sharks and Stingrays rest in sand patches and schooling Fusiliers and Trevally pass through overhead.

Hans Reef Location:North of Gili Air Access:Boat dive, travel time 15min Conditions:Rarely has any current
Average depth: 12m Maximum depth: 24m Average visibility:20m Hans Reef is located on the north tip of Gili Air, and consists of various sized bommies and rocky outcrops dispersed over a sandy slope. Hans reef is suitable for all diver levels. The variety of marine life ranges from Nudibranchs, Mantis Shrimp and Pipefish, to Frogfish, Scorpionfish and Moray Eels. Hans boasts a wide selection of juvenile fish, including Batfish, Angelfish and Boxfish. You may also see turtles, Lionfish, Stingrays and Octopus.

Facilities:

• Own Boat(s)
• Camera Hire
• Gear Service
• Diving seven days
• Showers

• Own pool
• Own accommodation
• Nitrox fills
• Scuba hire
• Resort/Intro Dives