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East Timor Underwater Photo Sites
Sandy Slope with coral bommies.
| Facts about Maubarra It is in East Timor- Maubarra is in the Banda Sea.
- The typical depth is 0-30 Metres 0-100 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 10-30 Metres 30-100 Feet.
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Coral slope extending into a beautiful wall. Huge Anenome garden.
| Facts about Lone Tree- It is in East Timor
- Lone Tree is in the Banda Sea.
- The typical depth is 0-40 Metres 0-130 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 10-30 Metres 30-100 Feet.
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A shallow sandy bottom with scattered coral bommies Lots of critters and the occasional pelagic.
| Facts about Dan's Sandy Bottom- It is in East Timor
- Dan's Sandy Bottom is in the Banda Sea.
- The typical depth is 0-20 Metres 0-60 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 10-30 Metres 30-100 Feet.
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This is an amazing wall with cracks allowing sunlight to filter through the tom of the reef. Vibrant coral on a wall that descends to 100m+
| Facts about Adara Wall North- It is in East Timor
- Adara Wall North is in the Banda Sea.
- The typical depth is 50+ Metres 160+ Feet.
- The typical visibility is 10-30 Metres 30-100 Feet.
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Milo's Reef (named after a young resident who lives in the house fringing the beach nearby) is a 75 by 11 meter shallow NW by SE facing reef set at between 5-8 meters on a sand plain adjoining a drop-off to 35 meters. The dive is overlooked as it is located just east of two of Dili's more iconic sites, namely Dili rock and Taci Tolu. The dive entry point is straight out from the Taci Tolu youth center via a sand beach (probably the best shore entry in Timor-Leste. The reef is the home to a number of macro critters and because of its relative isolation on a sand plain is a fish mecca depending on tides with the usual suspects but Dugon, Turtles, Spotted Eagle Rays, Reef Sharks and Giant Barracuda are frequently encountered. The reef is also a favourite of the Atauro Spearo community who are more than happy to be the subject of wide angle photography sessions. The dive is an ideal refresher and photography dive and you can drift the drop-off as part of the experience pausing when the sound of 'frollicking puppies' is heard as this is the sign for passing Dugon who when you are on gear will check you out from a distance. If you are snorkling - the resident Dugon - Douglas will get in your face on a good day. Subject to longshore currents on occasion but there are good exits to the east and west of the site. No one dives this site except those lucky enough to have houses on the waterfront nearby or visitors on guided trips with freeflowdivingtimorleste.com who are aware of the site and do take divers there from time to time.
| Facts about Milo's Reef Taci Tolu- It is in East Timor
- Milo's Reef Taci Tolu is in the Banda Sea.
- The typical depth is 0-10 Metres 0-30 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 10-30 Metres 30-100 Feet.
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K41 is a beautiful shore dive of the main northern coast road in Timor-Leste. After a 5-10m surface swim, divers will drop to about 8m. On the east they will follow a long 25m high coral wall that extends down the coast. On the right, there is a muck dive that incorporates coral outcrops. A spectacular dive site.
| Facts about "K41" shore dive 41km east of Dili- It is in East Timor
- "K41" shore dive 41km east of Dili is in the Banda Sea.
- The typical depth is 0-30 Metres 0-100 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 30+ Metres 100+ Feet.
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This site is one of numerous shore dive sites on the north coast of Timor-Leste. Dives sites include coral walls and muck dives.
| Facts about "Bob's Rock" 45km East of Dili, West of the dive entry point- It is in East Timor
- "Bob's Rock" 45km East of Dili, West of the dive entry point is in the Banda Sea.
- The typical depth is 0-10 Metres 0-30 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 10-30 Metres 30-100 Feet.
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East Timor's premier macrophotography site. Rhinopias, seahorses, nudubranchs, cowries, ghostpipefish, leaf scorpionfish etc etc
| Facts about Tasi Tolu- It is in East Timor
- Tasi Tolu is in the Banda Sea.
- The typical depth is 0-20 Metres 0-60 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 10-30 Metres 30-100 Feet.
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Muck Diving site, just 5 minutes away from Dili
| Facts about Scary Crab- It is in East Timor
- Scary Crab is in the Banda Sea.
- The typical depth is 0-20 Metres 0-60 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 10-30 Metres 30-100 Feet.
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Dili its a great muck diving site. frogfishes, leaffishes, seahorses and, and and...
| Facts about Dili- It is in East Timor
- Dili is in the Banda Sea.
- The typical depth is 0-20 Metres 0-60 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 10-30 Metres 30-100 Feet.
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Everything is possible at ataouro, saw saw sharks, dolphins, pilot whales, killerwahles...
| Facts about Ataouro Island- It is in East Timor
- Ataouro Island is in the Banda Sea.
- The typical depth is 0-50 Metres 0-160 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 30+ Metres 100+ Feet.
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Very nice reef with a small wall in the beginning. 41 km away from Dili. Good corals, many reef fishes and sometimes smaller shark or a turtle. Entry: Relatively steep slope on sandy bottom.
| Facts about K 41- It is in East Timor
- K 41 is in the Banda Sea.
- The typical depth is 0-30 Metres 0-100 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 10-30 Metres 30-100 Feet.
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Its our training site, just 10 minutes from the capital of East Timor Dili. In the shallower part the coralls are broken, but apart from this a very nice divesite. Always good for surprises like ghostpipe fishes or frogfishes.
| Facts about Dili Rock- It is in East Timor
- Dili Rock is in the Banda Sea.
- The typical depth is 0-20 Metres 0-60 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 10-30 Metres 30-100 Feet.
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Location: 29.3km West of Dili. Find the Indonesian military graveyard for Indonesian soldiers killed during the 24-year occupation and park near the piles of white rocks.
Entry: The entry is straight out from the NW corner of the enclosure. Gradual entry on small rocks and sandy bottom.
UW profile: To the West there are coral gardens with brain coral formations. To the East, the area is marked by a predominantly sandy bottom with large coral formations. The sandy bottom is covered with small holes where hot water and gas caused by geothermal activity are escaping.
Points of interest: A large coral formation to the NE of the entry point holds several Moray eels. The sandy area is often frequented by blue spotted rays.
Topside There are no trees near the entry point but 100 - 120 meters to the West there is a large tree with good cover.
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| Facts about Bubble Beach- It is in East Timor
- Bubble Beach is in the Banda Sea.
- The typical depth is 0-40 Metres 0-130 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 3-10 Metres 10-30 Feet.
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Location: 9.5 km West of Dili. A few hundred meters after passing the Pope's monument and right before the big rock turn right on the dirt road to the water's edge.
Entry : Big rocks on entry then sandy bottom to a gradual drop with the reef to the west
UW profile: Initially, sandy bottom with coral cover on the slope ranging from 5 - 21 meters.
Points of interest: Coral garden slightly West of the entry point at 3-5 meters depth. Coral head at 20 meters with interesting mix of fish, moray eel, groups of 5-7 lionfish. Also seen: Puffer fish, turtles, ghost pipe fish, stone fish, frogfish.
Great place for night dives since it is only a 15 minute drive from the center of town.
Topside: Open expanse with no trees.
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| Facts about Popes' Monument- It is in East Timor
- Popes' Monument is in the Banda Sea.
- The typical depth is 0-30 Metres 0-100 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 10-30 Metres 30-100 Feet.
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Location: 36.3KM East of Dili. The turn off for Black Rock is right before the small ridge which overlooks Dollar Beach. Turn off the road and follow the tracks between the trees to the water.
Entry: Black Rock is a beautiful dive, but can be very challenging if the currents pick up during the dive. Consult the tide charts before you go. (See Tide Charts at left). Avoid times when the tide is changing especially during neap tides. Avoid diving here if the water looks as if it is "boiling". There can be three different currents acting on this site at the same time, Northward, Eastward and Westward. The most popular entry is on the East side of the rock in order to circle around the rock to the West and then back to the beach. The first part of the entry is marked with a flat shelf of broken coral. At low tide this can make for a bit of a walk before it starts to get deep.
UW profile: There is a wall to the East of the rock with depths up to 20+ meters. There is a gradual decrease in depth going Eastward towards the rock. Once around the rock and on the return to the beach, there is a nice coral garden ranging from 3-5 meters depth.
Points of interest: Two large cracks in the wall on the East side of Black rock hold many fish in small caves in the sides of the wall. Also seen: lobster, nudibranchs (various).
Topside: There are some shade trees near the water which can make for a nice picnic spot.
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| Facts about Black Rock, Dili- It is in East Timor
- Black Rock, Dili is in the Banda Sea.
- The typical depth is 0-40 Metres 0-130 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 10-30 Metres 30-100 Feet.
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Location: 44.5KM East of Dili. Coming down over the ridge after Behau Village the turnoff is marked by a rock with "HB" painted on it. Follow the tracks 15-20m to the water's edge.
Entry: The beach is covered with medium sized smooth rocks. The entry is gradual starting with rocks, going to sand and then coral gardens to the West.
UW profile: To the West, a gradual slope is covered by low lying coral leading to larger coral formations, small walls and coral covered ledges.
Points of interest On entry and after the rocks there is a group of several dozen garden eels that live in the sand at about 5-6 meters depth. One of the ledges further West, is covered with two giant clams approximately 50cm in length, at 9-10 meters depth. Also seen: Napoleon wrasse, lobster, banded sea snake.
Topside: The area at the water's edge is nicely covered with trees and great for picnics.
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| Facts about Behau Forest (Bob's Rock)- It is in East Timor
- Behau Forest (Bob's Rock) is in the Banda Sea.
- The typical depth is 0-30 Metres 0-100 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 10-30 Metres 30-100 Feet.
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Location: 42.0KM East of Dili. Enter the area enclosed by a wall. The entrance is rocky and care should be taken when entering with a vehicle with low clrarance.
Entry : One can enter the water at the small gazebo-like structure in the enclosure. The first few meters is rocky leading to sandy bottom and then on to coral structures.
UW profile : To the West the coral is more of an expansive coral cover with small outcroppings whereas to the East, the area is characterized by larger coral outcroppings in a more sandy area.
Points of interest: Alternating small walls and sandy slopes. Resident Napoleon wrasse to the East of the entry.
Topside : Nice shady area with big trees and gazebo. The area is often frequented by people from the local village who are interested in watching divers.
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| Facts about Behau Village- It is in East Timor
- Behau Village is in the Banda Sea.
- The typical depth is 0-20 Metres 0-60 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 10-30 Metres 30-100 Feet.
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