Gili Lawa Laut - Komodo National Park

 
I last dived this site on 3 May 2009

Gili Lawa Laut is the northern-most of two islands off the northeastern tip of Komodo Island. There are several dive sites around the island, and the bay on the south side is a common overnight mooring place. The bay itself is a good night dive spot, where I spotted some harlequin shrimp as well as a few other interesting things.

Between Gili Lawa Laut and Komodo is Gili Lawa Darat, and between the two smaller islands is a narrow passage that is also a good dive site. This site is generally just referred to as "the passage." As you might expect, the currents in this area can be very strong, and it's best dived only at slack tide.

Lastly, off the eastern tip of Gili Lawa Laut is the "Lighthouse" dive site. Currents are also swift here, and you want to stay close to the wall to avoid being swept out into the open water. The current will slack a bit once you get into the shadow of the island.

The Lighthouse dive site is the best one around the island for seeing Batfish, whitetip reef sharks, green turtles and clown triggerfish. I also spotted my first ever Ribbon Eel.

North of Gili Lawa Laut are two of the best, and most challenging, sites around Komodo: Castle Rock and Crystal Rock.

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