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Indonesia
 Diving in Indonesia can be everything most of us dream of when we imagine tropical diving-warm water, stunning coral, swarms of colorful reef fish along dramatic reef walls, crystal visibility and endless processions of big pelagic. Even at the worst of times, Indonesian diving conditions are infinitely preferable to those prevalent elsewhere - cold water in Indonesia is anything under 25ºC (78F), and bad visibility is anything below10-15m (33-50ft).
Entry visa is not required for SAR passport holders to stay less than 30days. (with at least six months of validity.)
BNO passport holders can apply land visa on arrival, visa fee USD10 for 30 days.
Indonesia Consulate Info:
Address: 3/F, 127 Leighton Rd, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Tel: 2890 4421 |
| Manado |
Visibility:
6-25m
Water Temperature:
26ºC-29ºC
Best time to dive:
Year round, but April through October is best for little rain and smooth water, the monsoon begins in November.
Dive attractions:
Wall Diving in Manado, big fish in the marine park, Lembeh Straits for muck, wreck in the straits |
| Bali |
Visibility:
10-40 m
Water Temperature:
24ºC-27ºC
Best time to dive:
March through October
Dive destinations:
Menjangan, Pemuteran, Lovina, Tulamben, Cemeluk, Candi Dasa, Padang Bai, Nusa Dua and Sanur
Dive attractions:
Liberty shipwreck and the drop-off in Tulamben; walls at Menjangan Island; muck sites in Secret Bay; Big fish at Pemuteran Bay; Amed and Gili Selang for adrenalin junkies; Padang Bali and Candi Dasa are more mellow dives; swim with the sharks at Gili Tepekong and Gili Mimpang |
| Komodo |
Visibility:
10-30 m
Water temperature:
22ºC in the south
31ºC in the north
(temperatures are extremely variable)
Best time to dive:
Apr to Nov in the north
Dec to Apr in the south
Dive destinations:
Rinca, Gili Motang, Padar and numerous islands and pinnacles
Dive attractions:
Exceptional invertebrates life; mimic octopus; strong currents; big fish like marlin; whale sharks, mobula rays, manta rays and sharks; pinnacles; muck sites; awesome diving |
| Sangalaki |
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Visibility:
15-30 m
Water temperature:
26ºC-29ºC
Best time to dive:
March through October
Dive attractions:
mantas year round; sea turtles and turtle egg laying; invertebrates; marine lake with jellyfish; drop-offs; walls; coral diversity |
The climate and weather of Indonesia is characterized by two tropical seasons, which vary with the equatorial air circulation and the meridian air circulation.
Dry season (Jun-Sep) is influences by the Australian continental air masses;
Rainy season (Dec-Mar) is the result of the Asian and Pacific Ocean air masses. |
Capital
Jakarta
Area
1904000sqkm
Language
Indonesian, English
Time
Indonesia spans three time zones:
West--1hr behind Hong Kong (GMT +7hr)
Central--same as Hong Kong (GMT +8hr)
East--1hr ahead Hong Kong (GMT +9hr)
Religion
88% Islamite, 8% Christian, 2% Moslem
Currency
Rupiah (Rp)
Exchange Rate
HKD 1= Rp 1, 323.4 (for reference only)
Electrical Supply
220Volts, some areas where the supply is 110Volts.
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