Dive Site - Amuk Bay - Gili Tepekong
| Dive Site - Amuk Bay - Gili Tepekong | |||
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| Amuk Bay - Gili Tepekong | Amuk Bay, Bali | ||
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| Indonesia |  |
40 m | Advanced Open Water |
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| 8° 33.666′ S 8.5611° S 8° 33′ 39.96″ S |
115° 35.807′ E 115.596783° E 115° 35′ 48.42″ E |
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| The little island of Gili Tepekong (aka Tepekong Island) is the most famous of the Amuk Bay area, Bali dive sites. Gili Tepekong is the next rock formation after Gili Mimpang. There are different areas that make up this site from the steep walls to The Canyon, and all are prone to currents and unpredictable conditions. For experienced divers, this site offers a lot in the way of moray eels, rays and other pelagics in addition to its spectacular scenery. The east side of Gili Tepekong is a steep wall starting at around 14 metres and plummeting to approximately 40 metres. The site starts with a reef slope which can either be followed around to the left or you can head to the wall on the right. Both areas provide a great opportunity to spot schools of sweetlips of many varieties, butterflyfish, scorpionfish, parrotfish and angelfish. In addition you may catch a glimpse of a turtle, barracuda or tuna. The south west end of Gili Tepekong is home to a beautiful and awe-inspiring canyon, conveniently referred to as ‘The Canyon’. The black stone walls provide a dramatic backdrop to the schools of sweetlips, Bumphead parrotfish, batfish, unicornfish and much more. There are also occasional sightings of sharks, Mola-Mola and tuna. "The Canyon", a striking structure of angular black boulders, is supposed to be the best site here. It attrracks big schools of sweetlips and jacks, big groupers, sharks and pelagics like molas. "The Canyon" is also reported to be the single most dangerous site in Bali. Location: GPS marks are sourced from the PADI website. |
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