The Lombok Guide Issue 103

Issue 103 | 28 November - 12 December 2011

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PUBLISHED BI-WEEKLY IN LOMBOK, FOR LOMBOK

HOW TO GET FROM THE NEW INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO SENGGIGI

MAGNIFICENT, MAGICAL… MENTIGI!

LOMBI HAS A HEART FOR LOMBOK

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IN THIS ISSUE Getting to Lombok

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Attractions & Actitvities

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Lombok Map

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Special Feature

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Senggigi

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Senggigi Map Page 14 What’s Hot

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Special Feature

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Local Scene

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Mr Fixer

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Local News

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The Cities

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Cities Map

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Distribution

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Southwest

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Pasar Classifieds

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Discount Vouchers

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Kuta & The South

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Useful Contacts

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The Gilis

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Gili Bytes

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Gilis Map

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Beach Bungalows

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FESTIVE BREAKS IN LOMBOK!

With less than four weeks until Christmas, Lombok is preparing for another busy holiday season.

The best hotels on Lombok and the popular Gili Islands are already reporting heavy bookings and, with special packages and celebrations for Christmas, many are sure to be fully booked over the coming weeks.

With clean white sand beaches, beautiful tropical islands, green jungles and mountains to explore – and top quality resorts to cater to your every desire – who wouldn’t love Lombok for Christmas? If you’re planning a festive season break on our beautiful island, make sure you book early!

To find out more, pick up a copy of The Lombok Guide from the locations listed on page 58 or visit www.thelombokguide.com and discover the magic of Lombok for yourself…

like thousands of others, you’ll be enchanted!

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GETTING TO LOMBOK

BALI TO LOMBOK BY AIR It’s easy to get to Lombok from Bali – flight time is only 25 minutes. Buy tickets direct from the airline counters at the domestic airports, or contact local travel agents, in both Bali and Lombok.

Garuda Airlines has direct flights between Lombok, Bali and Jakarta every day, Call Center : 0 804 1 807 807, Sales Office : 0370-642303,649999.www.garuda-indonesia.com Merpati Airlines flies direct between Bali and Lombok five times a day. Lombok, ph: 0370 621111, Airport: 0370 633637 / 087864253577. Bali, ph: 0361 420999. www. merpati.co.id Trans Nusa Air operates two flights between Bali and Lombok daily. Lombok, ph: 0370 624555. Bali, ph: 0361 8477395. www.transnusa.co.id Lion Air flies between Bali and Lombok with three flights daily. Lombok, Call Centre: 080 4177 8899. Bali, ph: 0361 765183. www.lionair.co.id INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS Lombok International Airport (approx 40km south of the city of Mataram and 1 ½ hours drive from Senggigi ) has full Visa on Arrival facilities, with efficient and fast visa processing.

Silk Air (a subsidiary of Singapore Airlines) flies direct between Lombok and Singapore, three times per week.

Lombok, ph: 0370 628254 / 628255. www.silkair.com

once a day. Lombok, ph: 0370 624555. www.transnusa. co.id Batavia Air has flights between Lombok, Surabaya and Jakarta every day. Lombok, ph: 0370 648998. www.bataviaair.co.id BALI TO LOMBOK BY SEA Padang Bai Harbour (Bali) provides the sea link between mainland Bali and Lombok. Lembar Harbour (Lombok) is approx. 1 hour south of Senggigi, Lombok. Arrange your own transport and buy tickets direct from the harbours, or use a reputable tour company to provide a transfer service.

Public Ferries depart every hour for the sea voyage between Padang Bai Harbour (Bali) and Lembar Harbour (Lombok). The crossing between the islands costs Rp 36 000 per person and takes approx. 4 to 5 hours. Lembar Harbour ph: 0370 681 209. Padang Bai Harbour ph: (0363) 41849 / 41840ww.peramatour.com FAST BOATS There are now numerous “fast boat” services operating between Bali and Lombok. Most serve Gili Trawangan, but several call at both Gili T and Teluk Kodek on mainland Lombok.

The crossing between the islands can be treacherous in bad weather, so choose a reliable operator and avoid companies that practice “over loading” in busy times.

Gili Cat departs Padang Bai Harbour – Bali at 11.30am every day for Gili Trawangan & Lombok (Teluk Kodek) and Garuda Airlines flies between Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia and has an excellent safety record. The return voyage departs Gili Trawangan at 9.00am.

Lombok every day, with a short stop-over in Jakarta. Call Centre: 080 418 07807. Airport: 0370 649100. www.garudaWith a crossing time of just over 1 hour, Gili Cat provides indonesia.com the quickest sea crossing between Bali and Lombok of all the fast boat operators. Price includes free transfers Merpati Airlines also has flights three times per week between Lombok and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (via Surabaya). between Padang Bai, Ubud, Kuta, Jimbaran, Nusa Dua and Sanur – Bali. Other locations are available with small adLombok, ph: 0370 621111. www.merpati.co.id ditional surcharge. Ph: (0361) 271680. www.gilicat.com DOMESTIC FLIGHTS European connections are easy via Jakarta (the capital city Island Getaway is a comfortable fast boat departing from Benoa Harbour, Bali (only 20 mins from Kuta) daily at 8am. of Java) or Bali. Direct flights from Jakarta to Lombok are The crossing takes around 2 hours. available every day and are usually timed to connect with European flights. Lombok is easily accessible from Jakarta, Bali, Jogyakarta and Surabaya and is an important connec- Island Getaway operates direct to Gili Trawangan and Teluk tion for travel to the eastern islands, in particular Sumbawa, Kodek on Lombok. Departs Gili T 11.30am and Lombok 11.45am. Transfers to and from Gili Air and Meno are availKomodo and Flores. able on request. Fares include free air conditioned transport to your hotel or villa (small surcharge for Ubud and remote Garuda Indonesia Garuda Indonesia has direct flights beareas). Ph Bali: (0361) 751570 / 726 523; or Bali: 0819 tween Lombok, Bali and Jakarta every day, Call Center : 0 1673 3051; Gili T: 0878 6432 2515. www.island-getaway.

804 1 807 807, Sales Office : 0370 642303, 649999. www. com garuda-indonesia.com Lion Air has daily flights between Lombok, Jakarta and Blue Water Express, operated by Blue Water Safaris, Surabaya. Ph: 0370 6627444 / 642180. www.lionair.co.id provides transfers between Bali and Gili Trawangan. BWS Merpati Airlines has flights available between Lombok, Bali, operates two boats, with 25 and 15 passenger capacities, departing from Serangan (near Benoa Harbour) at 8am and Jakarta, Surabaya, Bandung, Sumbawa, Flores, Kupang and many other Indonesian destinations. Lombok, ph: 0370 10am, and from Padang Bai Harbour at 11.15am every day.

Return transfer from Gili Trawangan is at 11am. Fares in621111. www.merpati.co.id clude air conditioned hotel transfers in Bali. Ph: (0361) 723 Trans Nusa Air flies between Lombok, Sumbawa and Bima 479. www.bwsbali.com

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Malimbu, West Lombok

BEACHES The whole island is surrounded by fantastic beaches, most of which are covered in clean white sand and fringed by coconut palms. Drive just north of Senggigi to Malimbu or Nipah and enjoy deserted beaches with fine snorkelling and swimming. The southwest coast also has fine beaches, especially around Sekotong and Taun.

Visit the small island of Gili Nanggu for rustic accommodation and great snorkelling just off shore or stay at Secret Island Resort on Gili Gede to explore the twelve other undeveloped islands in the southwest. The beaches around Kuta are breathtakingly beautiful. Visit Gerupuk for fantastic scenery, Kuta for long stretches of white sand and turquoise waters, or swim in the peaceful lagoon at Mawun.

DIVING With so many beaches and small islands, Lombok offers a myriad of diving and snorkelling opportunities. The best known locations are around the Gili islands Gili Air, Gili Meno and Gili Trawangan.

Snorkelling is easy from the shore and all three islands are well served by professional dive operators who offer full PADI certification courses, day and night dives to the many sites around the Gilis, as well as specialised courses and live-aboard adventures to exotic locations. For the more adventurous, there is superb diving around the islands off the southwest coast,

as well as near Kuta on the south coast and the small uninhabited islands off the east coast.

SURFING Lombok is becoming a world-renown surfing destination amongst surf enthusiasts world-wide. Huge waves and challenging surf lure die-hards to BangkoBangko (also known as Desert Point) on the south-western tip of Lombok. Kuta, on the south coast, is surf-central and has a range of accommodations and services catering specially to surfers.

Here you can hire a board, get board repairs and take surf lessons from the professionals.

The waves at Gerupuk and Kuta offer a variety of challenges from beginners to sheer madness!

TREKKING Much of the island is still covered by natural rain forest and jungles, making Lombok ideal for ecotourism and adventure tours. There are a number of spectacular waterfalls on the island which provide lovely trekking opportunities, whether travelling independently or as part of a tour. Sendang Gile on the slope of Mt Rinjani in the north is an easily accessible waterfall in a stunning jungle setting and popular with visitors.

Air Jeruk Manis, near Tetebatu is reached by walking through pretty rice fields and forests. The awesome Benang Stokel and Benang Kelambu waterfalls, in central Lombok, are located within a short trek of each other and make a perfect day trip for those who appreciate truly magical natural surroundings.

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Attractions & Activities

MOUNTAIN CLIMBING Mt Rinjani, Lombok’s famous volcano, soars 3726 m above sea level and is the second highest volcano in Indonesia, attracting thousands of trekkers and climbers annually. The huge crater near the top contains a beautiful lake, Danau Segara Anak (Child of the Sea Lake) and a smaller volcanic cone, Gunung Baru Jari, which was formed a couple of hundred years ago. There are a number of caves, small waterfalls and hot springs located around the volcano.

In 2004 Rinjani won the World Legacy Award and the volcano is recognised internationally as an important eco-tourism destination. Two, three and four day treks on the volcano are offered by tour companies and trek organisers in all the main resort areas of Lombok.

HISTORIC SITES & TEMPLES There are a number of interesting temples around the west coast, many of which are Hindu or ancient animist sites of worship.

Pura Lingsar is possibly the only place in the world where Hindus and Moslems come together to pray and celebrate. Built around 1714, Pura Lingsar was originally based on the prevailing animist beliefs of the time, and some of the original animist

statues remain today. Perang Topat, is an annual festival held at Lingsar and features a ritualised war with rice cakes, which also serve as an offering to the Gods.

Pura Narmada (or Narmada Temple), around 10 km east of Cakranegara in Narmada, was created circa 1805 as a replica of Gunung Rinjani and Segara Anak, the lake within Rinjani’s crater.

The gardens at Narmada are beautifully maintained and surround the pools and lake.

Pura Suranadi, a complex of three temples located a few kilometres north of Narmada in Suranadi, is the oldest and holiest of the Balinese temples in Lombok, founded by the 16th-century Javanese priest, Danghyang Nirartha. Underground streams bubble up into restored baths, used for ritual bathing. Huge sacred eels live in the pools and streams here, and can sometimes be lured out with an offering of boiled eggs (purchased at a nearby stall).

To see a sacred eel is considered very lucky!

HANDICRAFT VILLAGES Lombok is famous for its traditional earthenware pottery made from local clay with distinctive “Lombok primitive” designs. You can also purchase handwoven sarongs and fabrics (ikat).

Pringgasela in central Lombok is a small

village which is steeped in tradition and is a major centre for weaving ikat. Visit the small houses and shops here to purchase traditionally woven, colourful fabrics.

Masbagik, close to Pringgasela, is a small pottery village. Wander the streets and see the pottery being made in the small yards behind the simple homes here and purchase the wares for amazingly cheap prices.

Sukarara is 5 km to the west of Praya, heading south towards Kuta. This is a weaving village where quality ikat and traditional cloth is displayed and sold.

Weavers work outside many of the shops, using antiquated “back strap looms” to painstakingly produce works of art.

Some of the larger pieces can take several months to weave, and collectors from around the world visit this village to purchase the blankets, sarongs and cloth produced here.

Banyumulek, easily reached on the road south to Lembar Harbour, is an important centre for pottery on Lombok. The small village is packed with shops selling pottery produced in the area, as well as from the other main pottery-making villages such as Penujak and Masbagik. Lombok pottery, with its distinctive terracotta styles, has become famous internationally and is exported throughout the world.

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HOW TO GET FROM THE NEW INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO SENGGIGI

the entrance road directly in front of the arrivals hall.

As with any new airport, procedures at the new Lombok International Airport are still taking shape. Each week, services such as airport taxis and travel agencies are becoming better organised, but it can still be confusing for a first-time traveller landing in Lombok.

There is no ticket office for this service. The fixed fare of Rp 25,000 per person is collected by uniformed DAMRI staff, who will issue you with a ticket once you have boarded the bus.

Just head straight out of the arrivals terminal to the bus and the driver or his helper will assist you. Baggage is stored under the bus in the luggage compartment.

To help make your airport experience more pleasant, we’ve put together a guide to arriving at LIA and where to go from there. Special thanks to David Clegg and Iain Kent for their contributions.

Disembarking from your aircraft, walk across the tarmac and enter the terminal building through the glass doors on the ground floor.

International arrivals will be directed to customs clearance and Visa on Arrival counters.

Baggage carousels are clearly signposted, as is the terminal exit.

Pass through the exit doors and turn left to avoid the crowd of people waiting for passengers who are being met by friends or hotel staff. If you have booked an airport transfer with your accommodation, look for a person holding a small sign with your name written on it. If not, veer left around the crowd and then head to the front of the terminal.

As you walk out of the arrivals terminal, you may be met by a barrage of touts who will offer (among other things) transport or taxi services.

These services are often overpriced and can cause unnecessary hassles. Licenced airport taxis are available and are the safest and most economical.

It is best to ignore these touts and continue walking as if you know exactly where you are going. If they are very persistent, say “No, thank you” or “Tidak, terima kasih”, avoid any eye contact with them and keep walking.

Some may attempt to pick up your bags and head off without your consent. Keep your luggage intact and under your control, and head out towards the front of the terminal.

If you want a taxi to Senggigi (or anywhere else), turn left after leaving the arrivals hall and you will see a row of 5 desks. Go to the last desk in the row, which now has a sign “Taxi Service”. Buy a ticket there for Rp 17,500.

The ticket is a service charge from the airport authority (Angkasa Pura I).

Take the ticket to the first taxi in the queue, give it the driver and tell him where you want to go. Taxis are metered and should cost

between Rp 140,000 to 170,000, depending on your exact destination. Deal directly with the taxi driver and be sure that he turns the meter on when you get in the car. Generally, a fare to Ampenan will be around Rp 120 000. To central Senggigi, it should cost around Rp 150 000.

If you are able to give the taxi driver a precise address of where you are staying this will help. Your booked hotel or villa will be able to supply this information and the average cost of the taxi.

For your safety, request that the taxi driver locks all doors when you are inside during the journey. If you are stopped for any reason during your journey, ensure the doors stay locked at all times, even if this may mean that the taxi driver has to communicate with anyone outside the vehicle through a partially open window.

If you have any doubts about the driver, as a precaution write down his name and number from the identification card displayed on the vehicle’s dashboard.

The journey time from Bandara Internasional Lombok (BIL) or Lombok International Airport (LIA, as it is now becoming known), to Senggigi is approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes by taxi.

This is likely to reduce to around one hour when the new 21 km dual carriageway, currently under construction, is completed (this is 60% complete as of November 2011). If you are travelling at night, check out the amazing new solar-powered street lights along the new road.

Another alternative to taxis is to take the new air-conditioned DAMRI airport shuttle bus. Look for the large white bus with the “DAMRI” logo, normally parked to the right on

Officially, the scheduled departure times are every hour for shuttle buses to Sweta Bus Terminal (near the city of Mataram) and every 1 and 1/2 hours to Senggigi, from 3am until 8pm. However, you may find yourself on a bus that combines both routes, stopping first near Mataram and continuing on to Senggigi.

The DAMRI shuttle uses modern Mercedes buses which seat 40 passengers and are air conditioned and reasonably comfortable, although they can get a bit cramped if it is a combined city/Senggigi service. Some drivers also have the unfortunate habit of playing Indonesian pop music very loud to entertain passengers!

The helpful drivers tend to stop at other popular points along the route, including dropping off passengers at the roundabout in Gerung (useful if you are heading to Sekotong or Lembar), several points near the city, and outside the old Selaparang Airport on the way to Ampenan.

The trip terminates outside the Galleria shops on the main street in Senggigi (diagonally opposite Asmara Restaurant). If you need to stop beforehand, let the driver know and he will usually accommodate your request. The trip to Senggigi takes around 90 minutes. At the shuttle stop in Senggigi, flag down a metered Blue Bird taxi to take you to your hotel or villa (or even the nearest bar!)

This airport shuttle service is also available for transfers from Senggigi to the airport. Board the bus at the Galleria stop (you will see the DAMRI buses parked on the roadside) and pay Rp 25,000 for your ticket on board.

It is best to check with the driver the day before your departure to ensure you catch the bus in plenty of time to connect with your flight. This is a safe and economical transfer service and you will find the DAMRI staff friendly and helpful.

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SENGGIGI

WEST COAST RESORT

Just 20 minutes from Lombok’s Selaparang Airport, Senggigi is the main tourism centre on Lombok and, apart from the Gili islands, the most developed tourism area on Lombok. The town of Senggigi is about 10 km north of Ampenan, and about 30 minutes drive from Teluk Nara and Bangsal – the harbours to the Gili Islands.

Nowhere near as large or as busy as its Bali counterparts, Senggigi is a great base for exploring the rest of the island. The pace is laid-back, with activities centred on the beaches and day trips to places of interest, which are all within a few hours drive from the town.

At night, Jalan Raya Senggigi (the main street) comes alive. Dine in the many restaurants catering to all tastes and budgets, listen to live music at the bars, or dance the night away at the nightclubs.

Senggigi Beach is the large bay that forms the centre of Senggigi, with the main road running parallel to the beach, and large resorts occupying the space between. The Senggigi Beach Hotel, Santosa Villas and Resort, and the Sheraton Senggigi Resort all line the curved bay of Senggigi Beach and offer a full range of resort facilities, equally attractive for singles, couples and families.

The beachfront is currently undergoing “revitalisation” by the West Lombok Tourism Department, which threatens to ruin the natural beauty of the beach. It can become very crowded and is best avoided on Sundays and public holidays. However, many more beautiful beaches exist just minutes away to the north.

One of the most spectacular sights on the island is the sunset viewed from Senggigi Beach, with the bright orange sun sinking into the sea to the west and Bali’s Gunung Agung volcano silhouetted on the horizon

like a giant pyramid floating in the ocean.

Senggigi Reef, off the southern point, has good coral for snorkelling and, in the right conditions, some decent surf breaks.

Canoes can be hired from the beach on the weekends and during peak tourism times. Local outrigger boats (prahu) can be chartered from the beachfront for trips along the coast or out to the Gili Islands.

The main road in Senggigi is lined with small attractive hotels catering to all budgets, shops, tour agencies, restaurants, bars and nightclubs; many of which have live music in the evenings. There are a couple of supermarkets, numerous ATM’s and moneychangers, a post office and all the normal tourist facilities.

Senggigi is a relaxing and attractive place to stay, with a good range of luxury hotels and resorts, as well as mid-range and budget accommodations.

Tourism development runs north along the coastal road for about 10 km, with many hotels and restaurants positioned along the beautiful beaches that line the entire west coast.

About 2 km north of central Senggigi is Kerandangan Valley, with a popular beach nearby and some small boutique hotels, such as Puri Mas Spa Resort and Villa Campi Sorga, situated in a pretty valley.

At the end of the road through Kerandangan Valley is the Taman Wisata Alam – Kerandangan Nature Reserve – with clearly marked hiking paths leading through the rain forest along the river.

There is a small Ranger’s hut and visitors centre near the entrance, and picnic areas with basic concrete tables along the paths.

The park boasts a small waterfall, pretty river scenery, families of local monkeys, and a variety of tropical plants and birdlife.

Further north, Mangsit has developed as

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an accommodation alternative to Senggigi, with boutique style hotels positioned along the breathtaking beaches of this section of coast. The popular Qunci Villas, Puri Mas Beach Resort, Windy Beach Resort and Holiday Resorts are located in Mangsit.

Furthest north are Klui and Lendang Luar, with two hotels – Jeeva Klui and Hotel Bulan Baru – and long stretches of pristine beaches.

Mainly deserted white sand beaches, flanked by coconut groves and untouched by hotel development, continue all the way north along the main coastal road. Malimbu and Nipah are two picturesque bays less than half an hour from Senggigi, which are good for snorkelling, swimming and getting away from it all.

Teluk Nara and Teluk Kodek are on a large bay that forms a natural harbour, about 25 kms north of Senggigi. All the main dive operators have boats here, which transfer guests to the Gili islands, as an alternative to nearby Bangsal Harbour.

Bangsal Harbour, less than 5km further north, is reached by turning left at the crossroads in Pemenang and from there it is easy to catch the public ferries (actually large outrigger boats) out to the Gilis, or to charter boats for island hopping.

Whether you are seeking luxury accommodation at a top resort with fine dining and spa facilities, or a budget holiday with days spent exploring – or all the choices in between – Senggigi caters for all tastes and budgets.

From Senggigi, it’s easy to explore the attractions of the stunning south coast or to hop on a boat to the famous Gili islands lying just offshore. Swim, snorkel, dive, hike, lie in the sun, have a massage, eat and drink at some of the great restaurants and bars in town; or just take a break and be enchanted by the peace and beauty of Lombok.

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The lunch menu is equally varied and delicious with a big range of salads, such as “Rucola Salad with Pears, Walnuts, Parmesan and White Balsamic & Extra Virgin Olive Oil Dressing”, “Pumpkin & Goats Cheese Salad with Fried Chick Peas, Mixed Lettuce & Sun Dried Tomatoes with a Lemon Mustard Dressing”. There are also burgers, wraps and baguettes in a variety of mouthwatering combinations, including a Caesar Salad Style Baguette of “Poached Chicken, Cos Lettuce, Crispy Bacon, Parmesan & Caesar Dressing”, or “Grilled Focaccia with Honey Smoked Ham, Mozzarella, Tomato Rucola & Mustard, Parsley Butter”. More substantial fare at lunch includes Home-made Lobster Ravioli, Beef

What’s Hot! Carpaccio of Australian Tenderloin, Peking Duck Stack with Fried Wontons, steaks, chicken dishes and more.

At night, the menu gets even more gourmet with “Seared Canadian Scallops with a Mango Chilli Salsa”, “Imported Oyster Plate”, “Chicken Saltimbocca”, “Sashimi Tuna Steak”, “Duck, Curry with Rambutan”, “Grilled Tasmanian Atlantic Salmon served with Lime Aioli” and more.

This is only a small sampling of the new and innovative menu put together by newly appointed Executive Chef, Josh Job, from Daydream Island in far north Queensland, Australia… you might need more than a few days there to try it all! www. beachhousegilit.com In order to improve overall security in Indonesia and eliminate the widespread illegal practice of duplicate identity cards, the government introduced new electronic identity cards (e-KTP) starting in August 2011.

The law requires that all Indonesian nationals must be in possession of a valid KTP issued by their home province.

The replacement of the old KTP (Kartu Tanda Penduduk) identity cards with the modern electronic versions is part of a national program aimed at eliminating the prevalence of cases where an individual holds a KTP from more than one province.

Headaches for electoral staff are expected to be at least partially solved by the introduction of the e-KTP cards. During the 2009 national legislative and presidential elections, ghost voters and people using multiple ID’s confounded election organisers.

The new smart cards are equipped with an electronic chip that contains both the signature and the fingerprints of the cardholder and more data than recorded previously, such as information on land ownership and tax status. The cards will also include a permanent Single Identity Number (SIN), which can also be used for banking purposes.

The e-KTP is already available in Central Lombok and Mataram city. Other areas of Lombok are expected to be online by 2012.

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Quali Restaurant

Lonely Planet: “This terrific, hip hotel-restaurant has a well-selected modern menu [and] is an incredibly romantic setting�

[ Your Key to an Idyllic Lombok ]

Jl. Raya Mangsit, Senggigi, Lombok | Phone: +62 370 693800, Fax: +62 370 693802 Email: stay@quncivillas.com | Website: www.quncivillas.com

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Puri Bunga Beach Cottages

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Live Music! Great Food! Good Times!

Friday - ‘Ary Juliyant and Friends’ from 7.30 pm in the front garden Saturday - Not Bad Band from 8.00 pm on the top floor in the hidden Beer Garden Happy Hour 9-10pm “Buy 1 Get 1 Free!”

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Special Feature

Magnificent, Magical… MENTIGI!

can leak; though this is mitigated to some degree in residential domes by the addition of multiple doors and windows. As a dome has a much more open volume than a box shape building because of the lack of corners, this also gives a dome better air circulation.

Heating and cooling a dome typically costs 1/4 to 1/2 less than a conventional building of the same size… which makes a lot of sense in the tropics.

Something magical is happening on the west coast beaches, across to the three Gili Low maintenance is also a quality of hillside overlooking magnificent Mentigi Islands just a short distance away, and over domes. Wind, rain and tropical storms inflict relatively little stress on the exterior Bay on Lombok’s northwest coast. The the Lombok Strait to Bali. The sunsets of a dome and its shape sheds water face of the hill is being terraced to make with Mt Agung silhouetted on the horizon quickly. way for a new way of living, using earthare breathtaking. friendly dome constructions.

Naturally, domes need to be constructed Reluctant to mar the natural beauty of the properly and this is where the skills and area, PT Greenland decided to develop There is nothing new about dome only 30% of the land; reserving the rest for experience of the architect are important. constructions, but they are making a green spaces and trees native to the region. “I spend 90% of my time in the planning come-back as architects and builders re-think modern home construction in “I first saw the land from the ocean, as and architecture; 10% in the building,” he consideration of environmental impact, we were sailing around the northern tip of said. “Usually it is the other way around. It extreme weather changes, natural disasters, Lombok,” said co-owner, Britta Slippens, doesn’t take so long to build if you have a and the need for energy efficiency in the who also operates Blue Water Cruises boat properly executed design.”

21st century. charter in Bali and Lombok. “It was such a The Mentigi Bay project has also bought magnificent piece of land I knew we had to life to the local communities, who have The earliest form of domes can be seen in protect the integrity by keeping it natural, the igloo, while the classic shape is found been involved with the development from full of plants and flowers, with buildings in ancient Middle Eastern and Roman the beginning. Working with Britta and the of organic shapes that blend with the architecture, including the awe-inspiring Mentigi Bay staff, local children have been environment.”

Pantheon in Rome, which dates from the learning about conservation and rubbish Many of the domes are designed by a 2nd century. management. This waste management German artist and architect who once project has been so successful that the The curved shape of an igloo exhibits studied under Salvatore Dali and who local village constructed and paid for their the best qualities of dome structures: has been building domes in Indonesia for own rubbish bins to be placed along the great strength and good insulation. The many years. His designs are visionary and roadside. Local mothers and fathers are strength is created by the arched shape of extraordinary, while still incorporating employed at Mentigi Bay’s beachfront the building – just as an egg is considered practical and functional living spaces. property and the small café there. the strongest form in nature, with forces The domes come in different styles and spread equally across the arched surface.

Working alongside the chief architect, sizes, depending on personal preferences, A properly constructed dome is local men and women are now learning earthquake, tornado and hurricane resistant with the configuration of domes being how to construct domes and have virtually endless. The domes currently (the US Federal Emergency Management embraced the concept with enthusiasm. under construction use bamboo for the Agency, FEMA, rates them as “near“We want to share this expertise with frame, as it is readily available locally, absolute protection” from F5 tornadoes local people,” he said, “as an alternative to extremely flexible with a high tensile and Category 5 Hurricanes). traditional construction and as a new skill strength, and will not rust or corrode in In addition, domes are very economical to Lombok’s coastal environment. The domes for the future. They are now a really good build and use less building materials than are then constructed from concrete or clay; team; hardworking and eager to learn.” conventional houses… making them an With the curved domes echoing the domed again avoiding problems common to the ideal solution for housing in Indonesia. roofs of the mosques in the villages, island, such as corrosion and attack by These qualities – combined with the it may not be long before we see local termites. graceful curved beauty of dome buildings The dome, for a number of reasons, is very people building domes to live in… as – have inspired PT Greenland, the owners energy efficient. The spherical shape of the is the case in New Ngelepen village in of Mentigi Bay, to introduce dome Jogjakarta, East Java; dome offers minimal construction to Lombok. an area devastated by surface area for the earthquakes in 2006.

The project is being developed on the volume they contain, hillside overlooking a beautiful stretch of so there is less surface And, of course, the beach at Mentigi Bay, just a few minutes exposed to the sun domes are beautiful south of Teluk Nara harbour – one of the and less heat transfer.

– soft, organic, and main transfer points for the Gili islands.

The one piece futuristic from the 18 building blocks are spread out over 5 construction of the outside, spacious and hectares of green hillside, with six of those dome also eliminates luxurious inside. Could already sold. The views from all blocks are many of the joins Mentigi Bay be the way magnificent – with panoramic views of the through which air of the future?

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LION AIR IS ROARING TO GO

During his recent visit to Bali, US President Barack Obama happily presided over a contract signing ceremony between Indonesia’s Lion Air and Boeing Corporation for the purchase of 230 aircraft worth US $21.7 billion.

Sweetening the deal, Lion Air has also taken an option on the purchase of an additional 150 planes worth a further US $14 billion. The purchase of the initial 230 planes will be funded by a 12 year bank loan from US Ex-Im Bank.

Lion Air, an established and important customer of Boeing, currently operates 178 Boeing Next Generation B-737s.

At the signing ceremony between Boeing and Lion Air at the Grand Hyatt Resort in Bali, President Obama lauded the historic importance of the deal for the Chicago-based aircraft maker that employs more than 100,000 people in the United States and called the agreement signed in Bali “the biggest commercial transaction in the history of Boeing Aircraft.”

Lion Air CEO, Rusdi Kirana – a travel agent before he and his brother, Kusnan, pooled $850,000 – started operating Lion Air with a single aircraft in 1999.

Since then, Lion Air has become Indonesia’s largest air carrier, controlling 38% of the passenger market and carrying 20.5 million passengers in 2010. In comparison, the national flag carrier, Garuda, carried only 12.3 million passengers in 2010.

With plans for an open-sky arrangement in Asia by 2015, a massive Boeing purchase sets the airline up for further expansion into the Asian market but for now the biggest market is Indonesia, with the number of domestic air passengers jumping 22 percent, from 43 million in 2009 to 53 million in 2010, according to Indonesia’s statistics agency. That trend has continued in 2011.

However, aviation experts in Indonesia are calling on Lion Air to meet the challenges of managing rapid growth in an airline that has received official warnings from the Ministry of Transportation for sub-standard on-time performance of below 70%.

Local News BALI DECLARATION SIGNED AT ASEAN SUMMIT

ASEAN leaders at the recent Summit meeting in Bali have jointly signed the “Bali Concord III”, committing to take an active role in facing a variety of global challenges.

The State News Agency, Antara, reports that the “Bali Concord III,” also known as the “Bali Declaration,” was signed at the Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center on Thursday, 17 November 2011.

The ten heads of government from ASEAN members signing the declaration were: The Prime Minister of Cambodia, Hun Sen; Sultan Hasanal Bolkiah of Brunei Darussalam; the Prime Minister of Laos, Thongsing Thammavong; the President of Myanmar, Thein Sein; the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Dato Sri Mohd Najib bin Tun Abdul Razak; Philippine President, Benigno Aquino III; Singapore Prime Minister, Lee Hsien Loong; the Prime Minister of Thailand, Yingluck Shinawatra; the Prime Minister of Vietnam, Nguyen Tan Dun; and Indonesian President, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.

Reflecting the three pillars of ASEAN, namely “political security, economic welfare and culture”, the declaration encompassed joint action and shared perceptions on: • Conflict resolution, battling transnational crime, piracy, ending corruption and nuclear disarmament.

• Participation in the global economy, increasing economic capacity within ASEAN, the adoption of production standards, commodity distribution, improving economic access and technological advancement, increasing investment in agriculture, and energy diversification.

• Natural disaster relief and prevention, climate change, health, education and culture.

Additional agreements concluded in Bali also addressthe establishment of a coordinating centre for humanitarian relief in the management of disasters (AHA Centre) and another agreement for solidarity in the defence and promotion of ASEAN cultural diversity.

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Complete pet supplies in Senggigi!

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Windy Beach Resort Mangsit, Senggigi, Lombok

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Puri Mas Gallery The Essence of Tradition, Luxury & Style

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Just 5 minutes north of Senggigi Phone 693831 for free pick up and drop off service in Senggigi area Jl. Raya Mangsit Beach, Senggigi, Lombok NTB Indonesia | Tel: 0370 693831 | Fax: 0370 693023 info@purimas-lombok.com | www.purimas-lombok.com | Skype: purimasreservations

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HOUSE FOR SALE IN MONTONG, BTN PURI HIJAU Built to a high standard

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Exotic Style Treasure Chest Fashion - Bags - Accessories

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We Sell Nice Resort Wear, Hand Made Bags From Natural Materials and Many Kind of Accessories For Your Style At Tropical Island

RETAIL AND WHOLESALE Ph: 0370 693 358 / 081 856 7145 Art Market, Jl Raya Senggigi Lombok

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The Little Shop Unique Gifts with Reasonable Prices We Sell: Wood Bowls, Shells, Accessories, Paintings, Statues, Bronze, Candles, Frames and Many More...

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Italian Beachfront Restaurant Delicious Fresh Seafood, Authentic Italian Dishes Oriental Food, Barbecue on the Beach Wood Oven Pizza, Homemade Pasta and Italian Bread

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NOW OPEN IN SENGGIGI! MAMAS, NIKMAT, CATER PRODUCTS Sirloin, Tenderloin, Fillet Steaks Cold Cuts and Deli Meats Salami, Ham, Chicken and Turkey Sausages - Breakfast, Pork, Chicken, Beef, Herb and Mixed Dry Pasta and Sauces Gandari Purified Ice Cubes

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Jl Raya Senggigi (next to Rambo Petshop) | P: 0817 5730 012 | E: lombok_annasgiftshop@hotmail.com

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Tongue-in-cheek answers to your personal and building problems QUESTION: My wife and I have retired to the holiday island of Lombok and have bought a nice 2 bedroom retirement villa with a pool and a small garden with nice valley views. We are both dog lovers and seem to have adopted a local stray dog, who is always happy to see us and acts as our security guard. He sleeps outside our gate and is always there, day or night. He doesn’t ask for much. When we arrive home he is always there to greet us. In between scratching and licking his privates, he does doggy laughs and doggy smiles; he is so pleased to see us with his tail wagging so hard, he nearly falls over!

To begin with, we started feeding him with leftover food scraps but have since started buying Barkalot dog biscuits for him. Sometimes I go for a walk and he follows like a faithful servant. Just to keep him happy on our journeys together into the local forest, I always have a pocket full of Barkalot biscuits, which I hand to him every now and again. One day, I went for a walk and my contortionist four-legged friend was nowhere to be seen. I felt a bit peckish and decided to try

one of the doggy biscuits. To my surprise, they were very tasty, especially the round green ones which taste of fish! I have since become addicted to Barkalot biscuits and am thinking of trying Friskies cat biscuits for a change. Do you think my addiction is harmful?

MR FIXER: Doggy biscuits are full of essential minerals and vitamins necessary for strong teeth and a glossy coat. You should be okay, as long as you don’t get a sudden urge to cross the street to smell someone’s bottom!

QUESTION: I hope you can help me. The other day I set off to go shopping, leaving my husband in the house watching TV. The car stalled and then it broke down about a kilometer up the road, so I had to walk back to get my husband’s help. When I got home I couldn’t believe my eyes: he was in the bedroom with our pembantu!

I am 32 years old, my husband is 34 and our pembantu is 18! My husband and I have been married for ten years. When I confronted him, he broke down and admitted he had been having an affair with the pembantu for the past six months. He won’t go to counseling, and I’m afraid I am a wreck and need advice urgently. Can you please help?

MR FIXER: A car stalling after being driven for only a short distance can be caused by a variety of faults in the engine.

Start by checking that there is no debris in the fuel line. If it is clear, check the vacuum pipes and hoses on the intake manifold and

Mr Fixer

also check all grounding wires. If none of these solves the problem, the fault could be in the fuel pump itself, causing low delivery pressure to the injectors. I hope this helps. (Thanks, Nigel – Ed) QUESTION: Just before I married my wife, Wendy, I had her name tattooed on my penis to show her how much I loved her. When erect, my wife’s name was fully visible, but when deflated reads “WY”.

My wife was thrilled with this symbol of my devotion.

We have decided to spend our honeymoon on the idyllic tropical holiday island of Lombok with its many beaches, restaurants and nightlife. We especially enjoy our evenings at the ever popular Happy Café, where the live bands are always excellent.

It was on such a night that, whilst sharing the toilet with another customer, I couldn’t help but notice that he had the same tattoo on the same part of his anatomy. How is it possible that my wife’s name was tattooed on someone else’s penis? Can you explain this anomaly?

MR FIXER: That’s easy. What your toilet friend actually had tattooed was: “WELCOME TO LOMBOK AND HAVE A NICE DAY!” Got a question for Mr Fixer? He’s always got a quirky answer your personal building problems! Just email your problem to “Mr Fixer” at kitadesign@hotmail.com

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[ Your Key to an Idyllic Lombok ]

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LOMBI HAS A HEART FOR LOMBOK

Dream Divers on Gili T will also offer training to people who are interested in learning this lifesaving skill.

Senggigi café and bakery, Café Lombi, donated two potentially lifesaving defibrillator units to Lombok businesses on Saturday, 5 November 2011.

Café Lombi technicians have checked both defibrillators on voltage output and will service the units every 6 – 12 months to ensure they are in good condition and have a stable output.

The first of the units was donated to the clinic at the Senggigi Beach Hotel.

“We choose the clinic at SBH as it has a clinic where a doctor is on-call 24 hours a day and also because there are many local people who come to the beach in front of the hotel every weekend, making it the nearest easily reachable location for potentially the highest number of people,” said Café Lombi manager, Martin.

“Firstly, let’s hope they will never need to be used anywhere,” Markus, the owner of Café Lombi said, “but if they are needed, we hope they can be used to save someone’s life.”

Café Lombi owner, Markus, with Dream Divers GM, Andy The second defibrillator unit was presented at the Dream Divers office in Senggigi.

General Manager, Andy, will take the device to Gili Trawangan where it will be accessible to the general public and visitors to the island.

Markus with clinic staff at Senggigi Beach Hotel

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The three main cities in Lombok – Ampenan, Mataram and Cakranegara – have expanded over the years and now merge together to create what is, for Lombok, an urban sprawl of shops, administrative centres and residential areas.

A visit to the cities makes an interesting day trip, exploring the numerous small shops selling everything imaginable at low prices. There are numerous pearl shops in Ampenan selling unset pearls and pearl jewellery at cheap prices. These are genuine pearls from the pearl farms on Lombok and Sumbawa and, if you bargain the price, are a good deal. Gold shops are also popular in both Ampenan and Cakra, with 24 kt gold being sold by the gram, regardless of the design.

For cheap and interesting food choices, explore the many restaurants, warungs and food stalls in the cities. Or just wander around the streets to soak up the atmosphere and discover fascinating insights into Lombok city life!

Ampenan was the original old port in Lombok during Dutch colonial times and some of the old architecture is still visible around the town, particularly toward the beach to the west. This area becomes a market at night, filled with warungs and kaki lima (food carts) for cheap, tasty food and local flavour. With its numerous shops, cheap hotels, dusty roads and plentiful cidomo (horse carts), gold and pearl shops, and its Arab quarter, Ampenan is a colourful town to explore.

Kebun Roek, just near the traffic lights in Ampenan on the road from the airport, is the site of the local markets. Every day traders set up stalls selling fresh produce from around the island, local snacks and products, live chickens and fresh fish in the afternoon when the fishing boats

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Mataram Mall come in. A stroll through the markets is a pungent and enlightening experience!

Mataram, about 3 km to the east of Ampenan, is the administrative centre for Lombok and Sumbawa (NTB Province), with government offices, banks, mosques, schools and colleges, bookstores, the main post office, and Mataram University downtown.

In Mataram, the Nusa Tenggara Barat Museum houses historical and cultural artefacts from Lombok and Sumbawa.

It’s an interesting place to visit and occasionally hosts special exhibits.

Displays include exhibits on geology, history and culture. Address: Jl Panji Tilar. Ph: 632159 for opening times.

There is a small admission fee. Also worth visiting is the cultural centre, Taman Budaya on Jl Majapahit. Music and dance performances are presented here regularly. Phone: 622428 for details.

Mataram Mall, on the main street in Mataram, has an upstairs food court for cheap local meals. Lombok’s only real mall, there are four floors of shops and stalls selling a vast selection of goods.

Particularly good buys are shoes, jeans, and copy brand bags and belts.

There is a department store, several electronics stores, and shops selling clothing, CD’s and DVD’s. Hero Supermarket, on the ground floor, is useful for some western goods, food and toiletries. The Chemist next door has imported toiletries, supplements and medicines. McDonalds and KFC have outlets on the ground floor.

Pura Meru (Meru Temple)

Cakranegara (usually abbreviated to “Cakra”) is Lombok’s main shopping area. It is also home to many Chinese and Balinese, who make up over 50 percent of the city’s population. The streets of the city make an interesting tour with gold

shops, sporting goods, clothing stores and very good fabric stores selling imported silks, laces and cottons, to name a few.

Many of Lombok’s weaving and basket making industries are located near Cakra; turn left at the central traffic lights and look for the market on the right near the bridge. The baskets in particular are sold in Bali at many times the local price.

The next large town east of Cakra, Sweta, has a huge market every day near the Bertais bus terminal, with all kinds of goods on sale, from foodstuffs to clothing, exotic birds, handicrafts and more.

Nearby Temples and Places of Interest Pura Meru on Jl Selaparang, Cakranegara, was built in 1720 by Balinese Prince Anak Agung Made Karang and is the largest temple on Lombok. Its three meru are for the Hindu trinity – Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma. This is an important temple for the Balinese here and its annual Pujawali festival, held over five days during the full moon in September or October, is the biggest Balinese Hindu event on Lombok. The outer courtyard hall has large drums used to announce ceremonies and festivals. In the central courtyard are two buildings with raised offering platforms. The interior enclosure has 33 shrines as well as the three multi-tiered meru.

Pura Mayura, just across the street from Pura Meru, was built in 1744 as the court temple of the last Balinese kings in Lombok. An open hall or bale kambang (floating pavilion) stands in a large artificial lake here and is used as a place for meetings and to relax. Today the palace gardens are a playground for children. The temple sits behind the sedate water gardens and is open daily; admission is by donation.

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The Southwest Secret Islands, Pristine Beaches!

The Sekotong region starts just south of Lembar Harbour and features stunning beaches and bays set against a backdrop of rolling hills. The drive itself is a worthwhile trip, meandering through villages where life is largely untouched by tourism and where the people are involved in their day-to-day activities of farming, fish cultivation, boating and fishing, brick-making and other traditional pastimes.

Along the roadsides you will see people building and repairing boats, laying out hand-made bricks to dry in the sun, working in the fields, and sometimes guiding primitive wooden ploughs harnessed to huge water buffalo, as they prepare the fields for planting.

The peaceful village of Taun (or Tawun), is situated on a wide, placid bay in Sekotong. The ocean is sparkling turquoise and the dazzling white sand stretches in a wide sweep around the bay, while the hills behind form a perfect backdrop to this idyllic setting.

Just out in the calm bay are the three lovely islands of Gili Nanggu, Gili Tangkong and Gili Sudat – all easily accessible by local outrigger boats. A small sign in the nearby village will direct you to the local boat hire area, where you can arrange boat trips out to Gili Nanggu and the other small islands offshore.

Of the three, only Gili Nanggu has accommodation for visitors, with Gili Nanggu Cottages providing simple cottages on the beach and a restaurant, as well as some more up-market rooms further back from the beach. The island is small and the beach here has soft white sand and a reef just off the beach for snorkelling.

Travelling a little further south, before the local marine culture complex (Balai Budaya Laut), there is a small dirt road leading out onto a white peninsular of sand that juts into beautiful clear waters.

Drive to the end for superb views and a

close up look at Gili Genting.

Gili Genting sits just off the tip of the peninsular and at low tide you can walk across the sandbar and explore this uninhabited island. Old volcanic rocks and stone carved from centuries of tides create small caves and alcoves, providing shelter for picnics and interesting nooks and crannies to explore.

Back on the main road and slightly further south is Sundancer Resort, with its distinctive blue roofs dotted on the hillside overlooking another white sand beach. The hotel development is still under construction.

Across the road from Sundancer, on the beachfront, is Dive Zone – currently the only diving facility in this part of Lombok and the experts on diving around the southwest islands, having pioneered development of previously unknown dive sites in this area.

Dive Zone offer dive trips around Sekotong and the islands, as well as in three locations in South Lombok – including challenging world-class diving off southeast Lombok.

Past Dive Zone another few kilometres is Cocotinos Boutique Beach Resort, which opened in mid 2010 on the secluded beach at Tanjung Empat. With 28 rooms, including beachfront villas with private swimming pools, Cocotinos brings the first luxury accommodation option to the area.

At the next intersection there is a signpost to the right for Labuhan Poh and Pelangan, the site of Bola Bola Paradis.

This is a small hotel, situated right on the beachfront with comfortable and clean rooms at reasonable prices. The hotel is popular with people surfing the big waves at Bangko Bangko.

The largest of the islands in this area is Gili Gede, (appropriately translated as “Big Island”). The island lays just offshore and is so large, visitors often mistake it for part of the mainland. Gili Gede is easily reached in only minutes by

boat from the village of Tembowong.

Gili Gede is one of the few islands in the area that has accommodation, at Secret Island Resort and at Via Vaccare on the other side of the island, with more hotels planned for the near future. There are around 400 people living on Gili Gede, who are very welcoming and not trying to sell tourists anything. Gili Gede is a great island to explore, because of its natural beauty and friendly people.

Secret Island Resort has a range of accommodation, including a unique bungalow perched on a pier over the reef – the only one in either Lombok or Bali.

The Resort offers activities that all the family will enjoy, while also being a place where you can get away from it all.

Secret Island Resort has two different speed boats offering “Snorkel Mania” trips around some of Lombok’s very best snorkeling reefs, plus professional Sport Fishing Charters aboard their comfortable 9m custom-built boat, “Scorpio”. The resort can also organise transfers and island hopping excursions to the other beautiful islands in the area.

To the south of Gili Gede, the islands of Gili Ringgit, Layar and Asahan are lined up like secret treasures in the calm sea.

Bounty Cruises, a Bali based company, own a large parcel of land on Gili Ringgit and have constructed a boat mooring and pier on the island. There is good snorkelling on the west side of Gili Ringgit, accessed by boat. Large gardens of hard and soft corals lay just beneath the surface and the reef extends along most of the island’s coast.

On the other side of the island is where the pier is located, with a fantastic white sand beach. It is a favourite for guests from Secret Island Resort, and Dive Zone often brings divers to the island to relax in between dives, as the scenery and beach here are so lovely.

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Pearl Beach Resort The Boutique Resort of Sekotong

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It’s easy to snorkel offshore, just north of the pier and, although the reef isn’t as large as on the other side of the island, there is still plenty to see. Bright blue starfish drape themselves across patches of coral, and bright yellow and black Moorish Idols dart through the water. Schools of hundreds of small iridescent fish swim past and weirdly shaped squid drift by in the deeper areas.

We met a boat load of happy tourists on Gili Ringgit, out for the day with Dive Zone, who described the diving as some of the best they’ve ever experienced. Most couldn’t stop gushing about the huge school of turtles they had just seen near Gili Layar!

All around these Southwest Gilis, abundant coral reefs lay just below the surface waiting to be explored, filled with thousands of brightly coloured tropical fish, huge sprawling blue starfish and magical turtles gently gliding through the water.

Out in the ocean, slightly further south, beautiful Gili Asahan attracts visitors with deserted white sand beaches and swaying palm trees. Pearl Beach Resort, newly-opened in 2010, is a lovely boutique hotel with charming and welldesigned bungalows here looking out over a breath-taking beach. Of a much higher standard than most of the southwest accommodation, each bungalow has a private terrace, and western standard

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otherwise it is a remote and peaceful area.

Bali is clearly visible, with the island of Nusa Penida only about an hour’s sail away.

The drive to the point is dotted with bucolic scenery and tiny villages, making it a worthwhile trip even for non-surfers.

There is basic surfer accommodation in the area and plans for development in the near future.

Those who wish to explore the underwater world further can join dive adventures with Dive Zone, located on the beach at Sundancer Resort in Sekotong. The western dive master, George, is only too happy to show visitors these exciting and bathrooms with hot water. totally unspoiled dive sites.

There is also a beachfront restaurant The dive sites reflect a good cross-section serving western and Indonesian meals of what Indonesian diving has to offer. to guests. Pearl Beach is perfect for Dive in and be fascinated by turtles, white romantic escapes and for those seeking the tip reef sharks, cuttlefish, moray eels and tranquillity of a private island resort. many other varieties of marine life. The Leaving Gili Asahan and back on the reefs are full of bright soft corals and mainland, the surfing Mecca of Bangko colourful stone and fan corals, which Bangko is located on the far southwest harbor an amazing variety of rare marine tip of Lombok. The wide white sand bay life, including ghost pipe fish, leaf fish, is lined with fisherman’s huts and draws pygmy seahorses and much more. hundreds of surfers every year from as far It’s easy to imagine hotels and resorts away as Hawaii and Brazil to challenge the on all these beaches and islands in the huge waves of Desert Point, just offshore. future, as well as yachts, fishing boats, Although the road deteriorates after windsurfers, dive boats and the like. But Labuhan Poh, it is still passable for for now, the Southwest is unspoilt and most vehicles in the dry season. During the Gilis remain the secret islands… the surfing season, from mid-May to stunningly beautiful, pristine and unique; September and again in December, and known only to the lucky few. the beach is buzzing with surfers, but

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KUTA AND THE SUBLIME SOUTH COAST

South Lombok has beaches that inspire photographers from around the world and draw crowds to bake on the blindingly white sands, swim in the crystal clear oceans and challenge some of the best surf breaks in Indonesia.

Kuta is the main town and tourism centre on the south coast of Lombok, and is the hub for exploring the fantastic southern beaches and the many points of interest in the region.

Located around 60 km south of Mataram and about one and a half hour’s drive from Senggigi, Kuta (sometimes spelt Kute) makes for a wonderful day trip from other points in Lombok, or an alternative holiday destination for travellers exploring Lombok.

With the Lombok International Airport currently under construction in the area, all the major roads are being renovated and the main road to Kuta is very good.

The new airport is located only 15 minutes north of Kuta and is expected to spark major development in the area. For now, the beaches are pristine and spectacular.

Kuta and the surrounding beaches have

gained an international reputation for some of the best surfing destinations in Southeast Asia. It is here that the gentle waters surrounding Lombok meet the currents of the Indian Ocean, forming great swells and surf breaks. Kuta attracts thousands of visitors every year for the great surf locations at Gerupuk, Tanjung A’an and nearby beaches. It’s easy to hire a board and a surf guide from here to learn surfing or, for experienced surfers, to access the more challenging surf breaks in the area.

The drive down to the south coast is an interesting rural tour of small villages and farming communities. Fields of tobacco, corn and peanuts line the roadsides and farmers till the fields using antiquated ploughs pulled by large water buffalo.

Just before arriving in Kuta, the road passes two traditional Sasak villages – Sade and Rambitan. On the east side of the road is Rambitan, a village that caters to tourists and has authentic clusters of thatched Lumbung (rice barns) and traditional homes made of thatch and bamboo, with hardened cow and buffalo dung floors.

Nearby, on the hilltop, is one of the oldest mosques in Lombok, Mesjid Kuno. The small building with a thatched roof is considered holy and many believers make pilgrimages to pray here.

Slightly further south is Sade, a hilltop village with more Lumbungs and traditional homes. Both villages have been renovated and cater to the tourist market, but are still interesting examples of traditional Sasak architecture and communal living within the compounds, where life continues as it has for centuries.

Residents, who act as guides for a small fee, encourage walks through either of these villages and are happy to share a glimpse of their lifestyles with visitors.

The south coast itself provides plenty of opportunities for exploring beaches and coastal scenery of such breath-taking beauty it is hard to describe. Hire a car or motorbike and you can spend days visiting beautiful, mainly deserted beaches, both to the east and west of Kuta.

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Kuta itself is a small, relatively unattractive town of hotels, home-stays and backpacker’s hostels that cater mainly to the thousands of surfers from around the world who are drawn to the area every year to surf the left- and right-hand breaks out in the bay.

and situated on a peninsula of land that juts out into the ocean, with stunning views of the sea, and the surrounding islands and bays. There is a good surf school here and no fewer than five surf breaks.

surfing when the swell is large enough.

At other times, it is a lovely beach with impressive views of Gili Lawang just offshore; with three startling pinnacles of rock jutting out of the ocean.

The beaches and scenery continue all the way to the east coast, with fantastic places such as Bumbang, Awang Bay, Ekas and Pantai Sorga (Heaven Beach)… the name says it all!

Further west are picturesque Selong Blanak, Sepi and Blongas, and many more scenic bays and beaches along the way; all are mostly deserted. The road deteriorates rapidly and the going can be rough at times. Be sure to use an experienced local guide with a good vehicle. The recently opened Sempiak Villas in Selong Blanak has a restaurant and several comfortable villas for those wishing to stay in this secluded region.

Simple beach cottages and a charming restaurant sit right on the sands of Bumbang beach, for those wishing to stay a few days, surfing and exploring the eastern beaches.

There is a good variety of hotels and restaurants for budgets travellers and one luxury resort: the Novotel Lombok Resort.

Designed to blend in with its environment, and with a stunning beachfront location, the Novotel is a wonderful example of traditional Sasak architecture.

Situated just to the east of the main Kuta area is Mandalika, named after the legendary Princess Mandalika. It is near here that thousands of people gather every year to celebrate the colourful ritual of Bau Nyale, when masses of sea worms spawn in the waters offshore.

Around 4 km east of Kuta is Tanjung A’an, with perfect white sand beaches and good waves for surfers. Slightly further east is Gerupuk, well known as a top surf location

To the west of Kuta are another series of beautiful beaches and bays hidden behind headlands and rolling hills, providing peaceful and secluded spots for picnics and swimming. All are within easy day trips of Kuta.

Ashtari, around 2km west of Kuta, stands out from the usual Kuta cafés and is a “must stop” for those touring in the area.

Perched on top of the hill with spectacular views over Kuta and the surrounding beaches, Ashtari serves exquisite teas and juices, and delicious vegetarian meals and snacks that are truly out of the ordinary.

Mawun Beach is around 30 minutes drive to the west and is a picturesque, almost circular bay with small green headlands rolling into the ocean from either side. It is a spectacular beach with calm blue waters, perfect for swimming and spending a day lazing on the white sand.

Mawi, around another 7km to the west, has good right- and left-hand barrels for

Steeped in history and legend, surrounded by beaches of almost surreal beauty, the south coast is a fascinating area to visit, whether your interests are historical, cultural or just the opportunity to see and explore some of the most beautiful and pristine coastal scenery in Indonesia.

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Useful Contacts General Information: (0370) 108

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Phone: 0370 631311 ATMs - Jl. Pejanggik No.20, Cakranegara, Lombok - Jl. Taruna Jaya, Mataram, W. Lombok - Mataram Mall, Mataram, W. Lombok - Selaparang Airport, Mataram, W. Lombok Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) Jl. Langko No.64, Mataram, W. Lombok Jl. Raya Senggigi, Senggigi, W. Lombok Phone: 0370 631046, Fax: 0370 631005 ATMs - Jl. Langko No.64, Mataram, W. Lombok - Jl. Pejanggik No.68, Mataram, W.Lombok - University of Mataram (UNRAM) - Jl. Sandubaya, Sweta, W. Lombok - Jl. Selaparang No.37, Mataram, W. Lombok - Jl. Raya Senggigi, Senggigi, W. Lombok - Mataram Mall, Mataram, W. Lombok - Jl. Jendral Sudirman 51, Praya, C. Lombok Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) Jl. Pendidikan No.16, Mataram, Lombok Phone: 0370 632246, Fax: 0370 633084 ATMs - Jl. Airlangga, Mataram, W. Lombok - Mataram Mall, Mataram, W. Lombok - Jl. Pahlawan No.92, Selong, E. Lombok

MEDICAL / HEALTH CARE Medika Husada Clinic Jl Raya Senggigi (next to Choice Café, 50m from Art Market) Phone: 0370 6644820 Hospitals Mataram Public Hospital (Rumah Sakit Umum Mataram) Jl. Pejanggik No.6, Mataram, W. Lombok Phone: 0370 623498 / 6604605 New Mataram Public Hospital (Rumah Sakit Umum Mataram) Jl. Bung Karno 1 Mataram. Phone: 0370 645045 Central Lombok Public Hospital Jl. Jendral Basuki Rachmad, Praya, Central Lombok. Phone: 0370 654007 East Lombok Public Hospital Jl. Professor M. Yamin No. 55, Selong, East Lombok. Phone: 0376 21680 Biomedika Clinic Jl. Bung Karno 143 Mataram. Phone: 0370 645137 Risa Clinic Jl. Pejanggik 115 Cakranegara. Phone: 0370 625560 / 632117 DENTAL drg. Farida Istiarini, Sp.Ort (Hospital Permata Hati) Jl Majapahit No 8 Ampenan. Ph: 0370 631999 / 0818368528.

Joli Sourire Dental Care Mataram Mall. Jl. Pejanggik, Cakranegara. Ph: 0370 668 1797 drg. Lina Kulsum Jl. Gunung Dieng No.7, Mataram, Lombok Phone: 0818536236 / 0370 632131 MONEY CHANGERS Multigraha Kelolavalas - Jl. Rasa Senggigi km.10, Senggigi, W. Lombok, Ph; 0370 693693 - Jl. Pejanggik No.1, Mataram, W. Lombok, Ph: 0370 631567 Multigraha Valas Jl. Saleh Sungkar No.1 Ampenan, W. Lombok, Ph: +62 370 624045 PT. Bali Mispintjira Jl. Raya Senggigi km.13, Senggigi, West Lombok, Ph: 0370 692247, 0370 692247 SHOPPING Senggigi Abadi Supermarket Jl. Raya Senggigi, Km.8.5, Senggigi, West Lombok. Phone: 0370 693311 Senggigi Jaya Supermarket Jl. Raya Senggigi, Km.8, Senggigi, West Lombok. Phone: 0370 693530 Art Market (Pasar Seni) - Jl. Raya Senggigi, Senggigi West Lombok - Gili Trawangan, West Lombok Barata Department Store Jl. Niaga II, Ampenan, West Lombok Phone: 0370 646123 Grand Store Mataram Mall, 3rd floor, Jl. Pejanggik, Cakranegara, W. Lombok. Ph: 0370 629931 Hero Supermarket Mataram Mall, 1st floor, Jl. Pejanggik, Cakranegara, W. Lombok. Ph: 0370 629918 Tiara Department Store Mataram Mall, 1st & 2nd floor, Jl. Pejanggik, Cakranegara, West Lombok Phone: 0370 629902 Kharisma Book Shop Mataram Mall, 2nd floor, Jl. Pejanggik, Cakranegara, West Lombok Phone: 0370 629875 Ruby Supermarket Jl. Pejanggik No.111, Cakranegara, West Lombok. Phone: 0370 631092 Jembatan Baru Supermarket Jl. Pejanggik No.41, Cakranegara, West Lombok. Phone: 0370 636106 MGM Plaza Jl. AA Gede Ngurah No.98, Cakranegara, West

Lombok. Phone: 0370 646007 EMERGENCY Senggigi Tourism Police: Jl. Raya Senggigi, Phone. 00370 693267 Lombok Regional Police: Jl. Gajah Mada No. 7 Ampenan. Call this emergency number: 110 Fire Brigade: Phone. 0370 672013. In emergency call 113 Hospital UGD (Emergency Unit Service): Phone: 0370 622254 Ambulance: Phone. 0370 623498. In emergency call 118 TAXIS Blue Bird Taxi, Phone: 0370 627000 Lendang Karun, Phone: 0370 644444 IMMIGRATION Jl. Udayana, Mataram, Phone: 0370 632520 PUBLIC SERVICES ELECTRICITY PLN Mataram. Ph: 0370 632182 PLN Senggigi. Ph: 0370 693535 WATER PDAM Mataram. Ph: 0370 632 510 PDAM Senggigi. Ph: 0370 693886 POST OFFICES Mataram: Jl. Sriwijaya, Phone. 0370 632645 Senggigi: Jl. Raya, Phone. 0370 693711 CONSULATES AUSTRALIA (incl. New Zealand, Canada) Phone: 0361 241118, Fax: 0361 221195, Email: bali.congen@dfat.gov.au BRAZIL Phone: 0361 757775, Fax: 0361 751005.

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The Gili Islands Pearls in The Ocean

Three perfect coral islands, fringed with white sands and swaying palm trees, lay in the sparkling ocean just off the north-west coast of Lombok. For many years the Gilis have attracted visitors from around the world for their pristine waters, great diving and snorkelling opportunities, and laidback charm.

The word “Gili” actually means “small island” and so these islands have come to be known as “The Gilis” by travellers, who have long considered them to be at least equal to the appeal of Thailand’s and India’s south coasts.

The Gilis have sparse vegetation and rainfall, and it can seem much hotter than on the mainland. This means there is sunshine most days of the year, even when it’s raining in Lombok and Bali. Water is mainly drawn from wells or shipped from the mainland, so there is a need for conservation to preserve the limited resources. Be prepared for salty showers in most of the small hotels and homestays, although the larger hotels and villas provide fresh water.

There are no cars or motorbikes on the islands, and the main form of transport, apart from walking, is by horse and cart (locally called cidomo). There is a good selection of restaurants, bars and accommodation on all three islands, with the biggest range on Gili Trawangan.

Telephone and internet facilities are available, and most of the normal tourist amenities, although there are no banks and only the larger hotels and dive operators accept credit cards. Moneychangers exchange at a slightly lower rate than the mainland, so it’s wise to change your money before going.

All three islands have developed independently and at different paces, giving each a different personality or style, and catering to different types of holidaymakers and travellers. This means that travellers have a good choice, depending on their individual tastes and what type of island escape they prefer.

The islands provide ample opportunities for visitors to swim, sunbathe, snorkel or scuba dive with the many internationally accredited dive operators based in Lombok. Popular dive companies are owned and operated by westerners with PADI qualifications, and professional standards of safety and environmental awareness.

Gili Air is closest to the mainland and the most quickly accessed of the three Gilis.

This island has the largest local population of the three and combines the charm of a tropical island, with access to the people and culture that make Lombok so special.

Blue Marlin Dive, Dream Divers and DSM Dive Centre are probably the biggest dive companies, with offices on the Gilis and in Senggigi on the mainland. Manta Dive, Big Bubble, Trawangan Dive and Vila Ombak Diving Academy on Gili Trawangan also have good reputations.

Snorkelling is easy in the calm waters directly off the beaches and, although much of the coral in the shallow waters has been destroyed, it’s still enjoyable, with plenty of fish to see. At greater depths and at dive locations around the three islands, the pristine waters are home to an abundant variety of corals, aquatic life and thousands of species of tropical fish, at least comparable to the top dive locations in Thailand.

Diving facilities abound and there is nice snorkelling directly from the shore, particularly from the east and northeast beaches. The south of the island has some good surf, in the right conditions.

Gili Meno is the middle and smallest island of the three, with the lowest population. It is not as developed as Trawangan or Air, but has its own special tranquil style. The pace is a much slower, with the laid-back charm of a true castaway tropical island experience.

Small hotels and basic beach-side huts provide accommodation for those seeking a peaceful place in the sun, with unpopulated beaches, clean waters and quiet walks under the star-filled skies at night.

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In the most recent edition of the Lonely Planet guide for Bali and Lombok, the Gili Islands are very well covered. Whoever came to visit these lovely islands clearly had an excellent time here!

The two biggest things that struck me from what they had written were how fast the Gili Islands were changing and how many people miss out on the delights of Gili Air because reviews constantly tell the world that Gili T is where the parties happen.

On the first point, the guide book mentions that Gili Air has five dive shops. This book was printed at the start of 2011 and now, near the end of the year, there are eight dive shops with two more planned by the year end. Karang Divers was number seven and newly- opened 3W is number eight.

Some believe this is too many. I think it is important to look at this expansion from other angles: • Physically, 3W is located in the main tourist part of Gili Air – Tourist Town – (turn right at the dock) and is between other established businesses so it doesn’t encroach on new land; and Karang Divers is inside Villa Karang (the hotel to the left of the dock), so again no building on new land.

From a business point of view, both these new dive shops are small and personal and are looking to work closely with customers. They are not on the scale of the larger dive shops dotted around the island and offer a different kind of service.

From a wider viewpoint, each of these new shops casts an increasingly wide net to attract new customers to the islands. The diving here is excellent and new shops need to be pro-active in bringing in new customers if they are going to survive in a competitive market. This means using new media more inventively: websites, Facebook, Twitter, Linked In and Trip Advisor profiles, to name but a few. All of these activities help spread the word about Gili Air and its impressive diving and this can only be a good thing.

(there is a huge sign!) Walk five minutes inland from the dock, turn right and it’s the first local café on your right. I’ve included a picture this time of Tandra outside her lovely “Warung Kampung”.

A walk around Gili Air shows you the change of pace that’s coming to island.

Nearly every accommodation on the island is adding to their premises; whether it’s new bungalows, rooms or even an entire resort, as in the case of The Beach House which is building shiny new bungalows in Tourist Town.

I have yet to be on the island for peak season but I have been told that there is a drastic shortage in accommodation, so perhaps this isn’t a bad thing. Again, most of the building appears to be on preexisting plots which has little impact on the surrounding land. The building also appears in keeping with the serenity of the island, no concrete towers like you find in Overall, I think that the expansion is a Thailand… thankfully! good thing and can only benefit the island I would imagine that if you visit now and as a whole. then come back again in two years’ time, Being a newbie to the island and hearing you’d be visiting an entirely different about the great work of the Gili Eco Trust, island. The new international airport on I was keen to speak to the manager there.

Lombok will certainly bring in hordes of Unfortunately, this could only be done by new visitors to Lombok and the Gilis. email, which isn’t the best medium for a While many tourists stay on Trawangan friendly chat. However, I did find out that for the parties, Gili Air is not without the Trust is continuing to do great work entertaining nightlife. The parties here are that benefits the ecology of all three Gili excellent! Mirage Bar and Legend have Islands, like paying the fisherman not to regular weekly parties attracting enough fish so as to allow the ecosystem time to people to make them fun. Plus, a new bar grow, and constructing Biorock artificial has just opened at the bungalows called reefs to help with reef rehabilitation.

Wanderer. Recently, they put up posters all I believe that there is a lot that can be done around the islands saying they were having to benefit both tourists and locals alike on a grand opening, but they forgot to give this island and over the next few months directions to where they were! I, like many I’m going to see how I can help. In my others, missed the opening night. Still, this pre-diving instructor days, I managed does make three beachfront places offering large charities back in the UK and I would the opportunity to party well into the night. like to be more involved in my new local Gili Air is changing, but it’s not so fastcommunity. Please drop me a line if you paced that it will ruin this peaceful island are also interested in doing more. anytime soon. Currently, the island offers On a quick side note: in my last column amazing diving, an excellent spa, a Yoga I mentioned the excellent, and perhaps centre, great food – with both local and even best, local food on the island sold by western cuisine – and fun nightlife. Plus Tandra. I couldn’t find a name for the place it has, perhaps, some of the best sunsets but I clearly wasn’t looking hard enough found anywhere in the world.

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furthest from the mainland, but easily reached in less than an hour by local boat or 10 minutes by speedboat.

This is the most famous of the three Gilis, with a reputation as “the party island”.

While this reputation refers to the many fun parties held at different bars and

The Gili Islands Pearls in The Ocean restaurants on the island, it is a misleading description of this lovely place.

all tastes, particularly toward the southern end, known locally as “Sentral”.

There is a wide variety of accommodation on Gili Trawangan, ranging from simple home-stays to up-market hotels and villas with swimming pools. There’s a great selection of bars and restaurants to suit

Snorkelling is extremely easy just off the shore and there is still an abundant variety of tropical fish species to enjoy. The island is famed for its vast gardens of coral and is one of the best dive spots in Lombok.

Getting To The Gilis

The Gilis are easily reached from Bali via the numerous fast boat services now operating between Bali and Gili Trawangan.

From mainland Lombok, there are many different options, as described below. Tour companies and dive operators in Senggigi also provide transfers daily.

FROM BALI: The fast boat services are a popular option, providing fast and easy transfers direct from Bali to Gili Trawangan. www.GiliBookings.com is a booking site offering easy online ticketing services for fast boat transfers. See the “Getting to Lombok” section on page 2 for full details.

HOTEL TRANSFERS: Many of the larger hotels on the islands now provide speedboat transfers for guests, as well as pick up services from the airport – enquire when you make your booking.

FROM TELUK NARA AND TELUK KODEK: Teluk Nara is a large peaceful bay on the west coast, about 25 minutes drive north of Senggigi. Most of the dive companies have their boats moored in the bay and transfer guests to the islands every day from Teluk Nara.

Gili Cat, Blue Water Express and Island Getaway also operate fast boat services between Lombok and Bali from this harbour. It is possible to negotiate private boat trips out to the islands with the local boat owners here, thereby avoiding the hassles of Bangsal.

At the northern end of the bay is Teluk Kodek, where Vila Ombak, The Beach House, ko ko mo and Scallywags have bases for transferring their guests by

speedboat to the Gilis.

MENTIGI BAY: Also on the west coast, a few kilometres before Teluk Nara, Mentigi Bay is a base for Blue Water Cruises. The company offers relaxing day cruises around the Gilis onboard a beautiful traditional phinisi boat, with plenty of opportunities for swimming and snorkelling. Boats depart daily at 9am. There is a small café at the bay and a variety of fun water sport options available.

Blue Water Cruises also operate regular cruises to Komodo Island and other islands to the east, as well as dive and cruise packages. Visit their website for details: www.bluewatercruises.com.

FROM BANGSAL HARBOUR: Catch a taxi or bemo to Bangsal Harbour, the small harbour on the north-west coast, about 30 minutes from Senggigi.

Public ferries (really just large outrigger boats) depart regularly to all three islands and charters are available, with prices depending on the number of passengers and your bargaining skills.

Unfortunately, the area is plagued by touts and scams, so ignore them and head directly to the ticket office on the beachfront. Public ferry and charter boat prices are posted clearly on the wall of the ticket office.

Be aware that public boats leave when there are enough passengers to warrant the trip, so you may have to wait for a while.

Best times are between 8am and 4pm. If you don’t want to wait, it doesn’t cost very much to charter a boat, especially if you have a few people in your group.

Don’t let anyone carry your bags or, if they offer to carry baggage, negotiate a price first.

Ignore people who tell you that there are no return public transfers… there are; or that there is no water, mosquito repellent, etc., on the islands. All the essentials are readily available at shops on all three islands. Bangsal is a pretty area; it’s a shame some of the touts try to ruin it for everyone.

If you get stuck at the harbour in the evening, there is a nice home-stay called Arnel on the harbour road with pretty rooms at reasonable prices.

The attached Salero Minang restaurant serves delicious Minang meals and the friendly owners can help with everything from vehicle hire to travel information and laundry services.

FROM SENGGIGI: You can charter local outrigger boats from the beachfront in Senggigi (in front of the Art Markets). The trip out to the islands takes around one and a half hours.

The journey up the coast in the morning is very scenic, but you may get wet on the way back. Make sure you negotiate a price with the boatman first!

A good alternative is to check out the many dive centres on the main street in Senggigi who offer reasonable rates for transfers, usually including pick up from your hotel.

Arranging snorkelling and dive trips inclusive of island transfers is a good way to save time, money and hassles.

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