Turtle Heaven
Turtle Heaven (also called Turtle City) is a large coral pinnacle off the north-east side of Gili Meno, topping out at about 10 m with an average depth around 18 m. As the name promises, green and hawksbill turtles feed and rest here year-round. Schools of clownfish, damselfish and sergeant majors surround the pinnacle, the slopes hold shrimps, octopus, cuttlefish and scorpionfish, and giant clams sit in cages on top.
Facts
- Region: Lombok & Gili Islands
- Area: Gili Meno
- Depth: 10–30 m
- Level: beginner
- Current: moderate
- Type: pinnacle, reef
- Coordinates: -8.3423, 116.0612
- Highlights: green turtles, hawksbill turtles, clownfish, damselfish, cuttlefish, octopus, scorpionfish, giant clam, moray eels, nudibranchs
- Tips: Good for all levels; keep a respectful distance from resting turtles.