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in Wakatobi","\u003Cp>Marking the western edge of the Banda Sea, the Wakatobi Archipelago is home to some appropriately impressive scuba diving. While you can find more action-packed diving elsewhere in the region, the experiences on offer here are all about breathtaking reef vistas and awe-inspiring diversity. Indeed, Wakatobi delivers a sizable expanse of finging, atoll, and barrier reefs – as well as mangroves and seagrass meadows – and is thought to host upwards of 600 fish species and 400 types of coral. What’s more, the dry climate and limestone composition of this small archipelago guarantees an exceptionally clean underwater environment, allowing divers to appreciate Wakatobi’s world-famous reefs in crystal-like clarity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Visitors can explore more than 50 named dive sites scattered throughout this archipelago, with a most around Tomia Island, Lentea Island, and neighbouring Kaledupa Reef. In this hotspot, divers can explore iconic sites such as Roma, Cornucopia, Table Coral City, and Blade. Unlike many dive sites, these locations rarely focus on a specific attraction or species sighting. Instead, the highlight is found in the experience as a whole, promising long, multi-level dive profiles exploring spectacular scenery, pristine coral formations, and a colourful variety of reef dwelling marine life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Expect to see turtles, reef sharks, and schools of trevally, fusiliers and triggerfish above the reef, while leaffish, pygmy seahorses, nudibranchs, and more, live out their lives amongst the whips, sea fans, and corals below. A little further afield, the atolls of Koromaha and Koka to the east feature yet more thriving reefs, while the sites around Wangi-Wangi and Hoga Island present a marginally higher chance of pelagic species, including mobula rays. Short-finned pilot whales can also often be seen in the right season.\u003C\u002Fp>","Coral reef, pinnacles, macro","Beginner to Advanced","Year-round","5 - 40m","20 - 50m"," 26 - 30°C",[316,320,323,326,329],{"type":317,"tabTitle":318,"tabContent":319},"richtext","About Wakatobi","\u003Cp>Wakatobi is an archipelago of around 150 islands and atolls, located off the coast of Southeast Sulawesi in the Banda Sea region, only seven of which are inhabited. Officially called Tukang Besi, meaning “ironworker”, the name Wakatobi is an acronym that combines the first two letters of the four largest islands – Wangi Wangi, Kaledupa, Tomia, and Binongko. Together, this island chain forms the largest barrier reef system in Indonesia and boasts immense levels of biodiversity. Understandably, these were two driving factors behind the decision to designate Wakatobi as a national park in 1996 and a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 2012.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from diving, one of the main highlights of Wakatobi is its seclusion, and low-key tourism that is only slowly gaining traction. On arrival, visitors may well feel as if they’ve discovered a lost world, having flown over emerald-coloured atolls, white sand beaches, thick forests, and seemingly endless mangroves. And, with a mix of Buton, Bajo, and Bugis peoples scattered across the islands, life in this archipelago is every bit as diverse as it is on the reef. Inhabited islands are home to fishing villages, including several beautiful Bajo sea gypsy settlements which stand on stilts high above the water. \u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":317,"tabTitle":321,"tabContent":322},"Getting to Wakatobi","\u003Cp>With its own domestic airport and bustling harbour, Wangi-Wangi acts as a gateway to the Wakatobi Archipelago. The airport receives flights twice a week, on Mondays and Fridays, from the city of Kendari in Southeast Sulawesi. Kendari itself receives flights from Jakarta or Makassar. For guests of the luxury Wakatobi Resort or Pelagian liveaboard, charter flights are offered between Bali and the resort’s private airstrip on Tomia Island. Public ferries operate between Wangi-Wangi and the other main islands of Kaledupa, Tomia, and Binongko, taking around two, four, or six hours respectively. \u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":317,"tabTitle":324,"tabContent":325},"Where to stay","\u003Cp>As the primary point of entry for all visitors, and the centre of government and commerce, Wangi-Wangi is one of the more developed islands in the archipelago. Still, with the help of a motorbike or car, everything is within easy reach. Visitors will find several peaceful resorts and homestays around the coastline along with a few interesting cultural attractions to explore. Once the home of the region’s rulers, Kaledupa is an idyllic island boasting a rich cultural heritage and large areas of stunning natural scenery left virtually untouched. Tomia is the most popular island among divers, and is home to the most developed tourist infrastructure as a result, with numerous homestays and hotels to be found – including the exclusive Wakatobi Resort. The beauty of Binongko lies in its traditional charm and visitors should expect a small selection of simple accommodation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liveaboards are a popular way for divers to explore Wakatobi, as they provide access to all of the archipelago’s 50 or so dive sites, without the need for time-consuming ferry journeys. One or two vessels stay solely within these waters, while most combine Wakatobi with other areas such as the Banda Sea or Alor. Liveaboards that do embark or disembark here will likely do so at the harbour town of Bau Bau, on the island of Buton, with the exception of the Pelagian, which operates out of Wakatobi Resort.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":317,"tabTitle":327,"tabContent":328},"Wakatobi’s diving seasons","\u003Cp>Located just south of the equator, Wakatobi offers a consistent climate, with air temperatures sitting in the high 20s more or less year-round, and two distinct seasons. Easterly winds blow from June to October, bringing dry weather and stunning conditions. Plankton blooms are common around the month of August, as water temperatures hit lows of 26°C, before climbing again to highs of about 30°C by the end of October. July and August also see a slight increase in wind, which can create rougher conditions, though rarely enough to cause any problems with diving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Westerly winds dominate between December and April, marking the region's wet season. However, Wakatobi is one of the most arid parts of Indonesia, receiving around 25% of Indonesia’s average rainfall, meaning surface conditions and visibility are rarely affected by downpours. This is typically Wakatobi’s off-season, but is also the peak period for pilot whale sightings. The transitional months of November and May often offer some of the very best conditions.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":317,"tabTitle":99,"tabContent":330},"\u003Cp>Now used to refer to the entire island chain, Wakatobi was originally the name given to the national park established in 1996. Covering an area of over a million hectares, it is the third largest national park in Indonesia. In 2012, Wakatobi became a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and is now tentatively listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The park is home to atolls, as well as fringing, patch, and barrier reefs, alongside mangroves, seagrass meadows, and more. Throughout these habitats, upwards of 600 fish species and 400 types of coral are known to exist, with some reports suggesting these numbers are far higher. Several whale species have also been recorded here, namely beaked, pilot, sperm, Bryde’s, and melon-headed whales, as well as bottlenose, Risso’s, spinner, and spotted dolphins. The park also contains numerous sites known to host fish spawning aggregations, including Kapota Coral, Hoga Channel, Otiolo Coral, Table Coral City, Tomia Coral, Runduma, Kentiole, Binongko, Koko Coral, and Moromaho.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>","Year round, best conditions May to July, September to October.","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Secluded archipelago of islands and reefs, far from tourist crowds\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Designated national park and UNESCO Biosphere Reserve\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Healthy coral reefs, seagrass meadows and mangroves\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>",[334,337],{"type":335,"linkUrl":336},"specialOffersLink","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fspecial-offers",{"type":338,"bannerId":339,"banner":340},"downloadGuide","indonesia-guide",{"bannerId":339,"bannerTitle":341,"zohoLinkId":342,"bannerBodyText":343,"bannerCTAText":344,"bannerCTALink":345,"bannerBackground":346,"downloadGuideText":347,"downloadGuideUrl":348},"Free Indonesia dive destination guide","4308641000019163001","\u003Cp>Discover the secrets of Indonesia in this FREE 150+ page scuba dive destination guide. Read online or download today and let us inspire your next diving holiday.\u003C\u002Fp>","Read now","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Farticles\u002Findonesia-dive-destination-guide","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FArticles\u002FIndonesia-Destination-Guide\u002FGuide-Cover-Mockup-Indo.png","Free guide to diving in Indonesia","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Farticles\u002Fzublu-insights\u002Findonesia-dive-destination-guide",[350,364,378,392],{"type":160,"id":351,"url":352,"slug":353,"title":354,"code":355,"subtitle":356,"tagline":68,"overviewHighlight":27,"overviewText":27,"shortHighlight":357,"introduction":358,"banner":359,"cardPortrait":360,"status":171,"parent":361},"2103","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Findonesia\u002Fsulawesi\u002Flembeh-strait","lembeh-strait","Lembeh Strait","IND_LEB","Explore the Lembeh Strait’s famous muck diving sites in search of incredible critters","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Tick off your ‘hit list’ of weird and wonderful critters\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Explore dive sites including reefs and bays, sandy slopes and even wrecks\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Do a night dive and experience a completely different world!\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>","Since its diving discovery in the early 1990s, the Lembeh Strait has found fame for its exhilarating muck diving. Simply put, there is nowhere else in the world where divers can find such a remarkable concentration of weird and wonderful critters. Lembeh’s dive sites are home to hairy frogfish, flamboyant cuttlefish, Ambon scorpionfish, wonderpus and much, much more, all just minutes from your dive resort.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FIndonesia\u002FSulawesi\u002FLembeh\u002FLembeh-Strait-Indonesia-Banner-2.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FIndonesia\u002FSulawesi\u002FLembeh\u002FLembeh-Strait-Indonesia-Portrait.jpg",[362,363],{"type":174,"id":175,"url":176,"slug":177,"title":178,"code":179,"subtitle":180,"tagline":181,"overviewHighlight":182,"overviewText":183,"shortHighlight":184,"introduction":185,"banner":186,"cardPortrait":187,"status":171},{"type":189,"id":190,"url":31,"slug":191,"title":30,"code":192,"subtitle":193,"tagline":194,"overviewHighlight":195,"overviewText":196,"shortHighlight":197,"introduction":198,"banner":199,"cardPortrait":200,"status":171},{"type":160,"id":365,"url":366,"slug":367,"title":368,"code":369,"subtitle":370,"tagline":68,"overviewHighlight":27,"overviewText":27,"shortHighlight":371,"introduction":372,"banner":373,"cardPortrait":374,"status":171,"parent":375},"2102","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Findonesia\u002Fsulawesi\u002Fbangka-gangga","bangka-gangga","Bangka and Gangga Islands","IND_BAN","Stunning beaches, soft corals and rare species await, diving the tranquil Bangka and Gangga islands","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Dive current-swept pinnacles, with stunning soft corals and fish\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Search for interesting macro life in the reefs and sandy bays\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Encounter rare dugong feeding amongst the seagrass beds\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Explore tranquil lagoons and stunning white sand beaches\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>","The diving around Indonesia’s Bangka and Gangga Islands has become well-known amongst those looking for an alternative to the busy islands of the Bunaken National Park or Lembeh Strait. With their pristine beaches, tranquil atmosphere and exciting diving - including a chance to encounter shy, resident dugongs - Bangka and Gangga islands offer an escape from the crowds and the opportunity to discover an untouched Sulawesi diving experience.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FIndonesia\u002FSulawesi\u002FBangka\u002FBangka-Gangga-Islands-Sulawesi-Indonesia-Banner.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FIndonesia\u002FSulawesi\u002FBangka\u002FBangka-Gangga-Islands-Sulawesi-Indonesia-Portrait.jpg",[376,377],{"type":174,"id":175,"url":176,"slug":177,"title":178,"code":179,"subtitle":180,"tagline":181,"overviewHighlight":182,"overviewText":183,"shortHighlight":184,"introduction":185,"banner":186,"cardPortrait":187,"status":171},{"type":189,"id":190,"url":31,"slug":191,"title":30,"code":192,"subtitle":193,"tagline":194,"overviewHighlight":195,"overviewText":196,"shortHighlight":197,"introduction":198,"banner":199,"cardPortrait":200,"status":171},{"type":160,"id":379,"url":380,"slug":381,"title":382,"code":383,"subtitle":384,"tagline":68,"overviewHighlight":27,"overviewText":27,"shortHighlight":385,"introduction":386,"banner":387,"cardPortrait":388,"status":171,"parent":389},"2101","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Findonesia\u002Fsulawesi\u002Fbunaken-manado","bunaken-manado","Bunaken and Manado","IND_BUN","Dive Bunaken’s stunning coral reefs and walls in one of Indonesia’s richest national marine parks","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Enticing visibility, prolific marine life and good diving throughout the year\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Dive dramatic drop offs and coral walls plunging to the ocean depths\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Go muck diving on the reefs and muck sites of the mainland\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Spot dolphins and whales when traveling to the islands or between dives\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>","Bunaken’s diving is renowned for its dramatic coral walls, spectacular marine life and of course, those warm, inviting seas. This national park is seen as a classic example of how conservation programmes and tourism can work together, and for over 30 years, divers have traveled to Bunaken intent on exploring its amazing reefs. Bunaken and Manado together offer that rare blend of beautiful scenery, amazing reef diving and interesting muck sites - the perfect dive holiday combination!\r\n","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FIndonesia\u002FSulawesi\u002FManado-Bunaken\u002FBunaken-Sulawesi-Indonesia-Scuba-Diving-Banner.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FIndonesia\u002FSulawesi\u002FManado-Bunaken\u002FBunaken-Sulawesi-Indonesia-Scuba-Diving-Portrait.jpg",[390,391],{"type":174,"id":175,"url":176,"slug":177,"title":178,"code":179,"subtitle":180,"tagline":181,"overviewHighlight":182,"overviewText":183,"shortHighlight":184,"introduction":185,"banner":186,"cardPortrait":187,"status":171},{"type":189,"id":190,"url":31,"slug":191,"title":30,"code":192,"subtitle":193,"tagline":194,"overviewHighlight":195,"overviewText":196,"shortHighlight":197,"introduction":198,"banner":199,"cardPortrait":200,"status":171},{"type":160,"id":393,"url":394,"slug":395,"title":396,"code":397,"subtitle":398,"tagline":68,"overviewHighlight":27,"overviewText":27,"shortHighlight":399,"introduction":400,"banner":401,"cardPortrait":402,"status":171,"parent":403},"801","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Findonesia\u002Fwest-papua\u002Fraja-ampat","raja-ampat","Raja Ampat","IND_RAJ","Go diving in Raja Ampat and experience the world's best reef diving from your eco-friendly resort or action-packed liveaboard","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Drift through The Passage - an incredible dive between islands\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Encounter both reef and oceanic manta rays at renowned dive sites\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Dive the most biodiverse reefs on the planet\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Explore Raja Ampat by liveaboard or stay in boutique island escapes\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>","Located off the northwestern tip of Papua, Raja Ampat’s diving offers some of the most exciting underwater experiences in Southeast Asia, if not the world. The marine diversity of these islands is staggering and - quite literally - like nowhere else on earth. From the fabulous hard coral sites in the north to the colourful soft corals of Misool in the south, Raja Ampat is reef diving perfection. And with plenty of liveaboards and idyllic tropical dive resorts to choose from, Raja Ampat is an undisputed king of dive holiday destinations.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FIndonesia\u002FWest-Papua\u002FRaja-Ampat\u002FRaja-Ampat-Wayag-Diving.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FIndonesia\u002FWest-Papua\u002FRaja-Ampat\u002FDive-Raja-Ampat-Reefs-Indonesia-min.jpg",[404,418],{"type":174,"id":405,"url":406,"slug":407,"title":408,"code":409,"subtitle":410,"tagline":411,"overviewHighlight":412,"overviewText":413,"shortHighlight":414,"introduction":415,"banner":416,"cardPortrait":417,"status":171},"804","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Findonesia\u002Fwest-papua","west-papua","West Papua","IND_PAP","Explore the world's most biodiverse reefs and some of Indonesia's most spectacular scenery","With the world's most biodiverse reefs, spectacular scenery and boundless opportunities for adventure and exploration, West Papua ranks as one of the planet’s top spots for discerning divers","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Explore reefs with the highest recorded marine diversity on the planet\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Dive with both oceanic and reef manta rays\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Reliable encounters with whale sharks in Triton and Cenderawasih Bays\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Relax on pristine white sand beaches and in stunning turquoise lagoons\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Search for the incredible 'walking shark' on a night dive\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>","\u003Cp>The province of West Papua is made up of the renowned Bird’s Head Peninsula and over 2500 islands, cays, shoals and reefs dotted around the coastline. The interior is split by towering jungle-clad mountain ranges, while the coastal landscape is dominated by dramatic karst scenery hiding placid, turquoise lagoons. Papuan culture is strong and proud and guests will feel immersed in a very different part of the world. From the languages spoken and vibrant customs to the tree kangaroos, cuscus, and incredible numbers of endemic bird species, travelling to West Papua feels like exploring a new frontier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This beautiful landscape continues below the waves and much of the diving around West Papua focuses on razor-like reefs and ridges, pinnacles, caves, tunnels, and passages. Add in the huge areas of pristine mangroves, sandy channels and seagrass beds, and you have the perfect mix of habitats for some of the world’s best diving. Diving in the West Papua peninsula focusses on three main areas – Raja Ampat in the west, Triton Bay to the south, and Cenderawasih Bay on the eastern side. Each has its own particular charms and highlights but all are home to an extraordinary wealth of species and offer some truly spectacular diving.\u003C\u002Fp>","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Visit the heart of the famous ‘Coral Triangle’\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Dive reefs with the highest recorded marine diversity on the planet\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Swim with giant oceanic manta rays\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Encounter whale sharks in Triton Bay\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Enjoy pristine white sand beaches and turquoise lagoons\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Search for 'walking sharks' on a night dive\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>","Try to describe the diving in West Papua and you soon run out of superlatives - beautiful, pristine, extraordinary, dramatic, exciting and stunning all easily roll off the tongue. The landscape both above and below the surface of the sea is amongst the most beautiful on the planet and with so many diving areas and fabulous resorts, West Papua must rank as one of the top destinations in the world for discerning divers. 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