The East Coast of Bali

Don Silcock · Issue 39, Nov/Dec 2007 · pp. 29–35

Products mentioned: Nikon D200, Subal housing, Nikon 10.5mm lens, Nikon 12-24mm lens, Nikon 17-55mm lens, Nikon 70-180mm lens, SS200 strobes

The north coast of Bali is well known for the excellent diving at Tulamben’s Liberty wreck and the weird & wonderful critters to be found at the muck sites at Seraya, Purl Jati (PJ) & Secret Bay. Getting to these sites means a 3 to 4 hour drive from the main tourist area of Kuta and involves a trip up the scenic east coast of the island. I have made that journey many times and normally stop for a toilet break at Candi Dasa, about 60 km north of Kuta. Often referred to as the eastern frontier of tourism in Bali, Candi Dasa is a pleasant small town located at the northern end of Amuk Bay and hosts a wide selection of hotels, restaurants & cafes. In December 2006 I decided that instead of passing through Candi Dasa I would stay there and dive the east coast. In all I made 33 dives on that trip and the purpose of this article is to document what there is to see in this area of Island Of The …