Diving and Snorkeling Bali and Lombok (Lonely Planet) [Paperback]

Tim Rock (Author), Susanna Hinderks (Author)

Book Description

Series: Lonely Planet Diving and Snorkeling Bali and Lombok | Publication Date: February 2001

Indonesia's Bali and Lombok islands are the epitome of a tropical getaway. Beautiful beaches, fascinating culture and reliable transportation and accommodations make this an ideal travel destination. Underwater, Bali's reefs, wrecks and walls are home to colorful and diverse marine life. Many of the islands' best diving and snorkeling sites are close to shore, so diving here is not only enjoyable, but convenient. This insiders' guide gives detailed descriptions of 59 sites, with full-color photos throughout. You'll get specific information on:

• dive site depth range, access and conditions
• common, hazardous and unusual marine life
• topside activities and attractions
• comprehensive list of dive services
• 11 easy-to-read maps

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Lonely Planet’s new "Diving & Snorkeling Bali & Lombok" offers detailed information for divers and snorkelers of all levels. It also provides a comprehensive list of dive services as well as gorgeous underwater photographs.

• 59 sites in eight dive regions (West Bali & Menjangan Island, Pemuteran, Tulamben, Amed, Central Coast, Sanur, Nusa Penida and Lombok’s Gili Islands) • Extensive list of diving services throughout Bali and Lombok • Helpful sections on drift diving, choosing a dive operator and marine life behavior • Specific underwater photography tips suitable for the region • Colorful sidebars on dive safety techniques, environmental and conservation challenges and progress, top ten snorkeling spots and Indonesian Marine Conservation Organizations • Activities & Attractions section for non-divers or non-diving days, includes hiking, paddy treks, elephant trekking, climbing, ocean rafting, mountain biking, surfing and skydiving • Concise sections on history, geography and culture • 11 easy-to-read maps

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications; 1st edition (February 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1864501294
• ISBN-13: 978-1864501292
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,374,237 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #63 in Books > Travel > Asia > Indonesia > Bali

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5.0 out of 5 stars Diver Dan, July 13, 2004

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This review is from: Diving and Snorkeling Bali and Lombok (Lonely Planet) (Paperback)

This book is a color, well-written, no-nonsense look at the many Bali sites by two Bali veterans. Rock is a veteran Indo-Pacific photojournalist who published Bali's first guidebook back in the late 1980s. Hinderks is a professional instructor and divemaster who has worked in Bali and Indonesia for years. A good combination that allows thoughtful insights to each site and the choice of many locales to dive. Bali is covered well from east (places like Sanur, Candi Dasa, Padang Bai, Tulamben) to west (Pemuteran, Menkangen, etc.). Nusa Lembongan, Ceningan, Nusa Penida and the wonderfully laid back Gilis in Lombok are also included.
The superb photography shows the great variety and color of the Bali marine life. This island may be one of the most overlooked dive destinations in the world as it has so many other things to offer. But muck divers love this place for its macro life and rare sea creatures ranging from the big like the odd mola-mola sinfish to the small in wierd fish like the Pegasus sea moth or a pygmy seahorse.
And there's even an ode to the tank carrying ladies of Tulamben.
This is a must have book for anyone venturing into Bali's waters on snorkel or on scuba.