Hadiah Reef

# Hadiah Reef, Gili Nanggu

Discover Hadiah Reef, an exceptional dive site located off Gili Nanggu in the Gili Islands, Lombok. This pristine reef system sits in the nutrient-rich Lombok Strait, offering vibrant coral gardens and abundant marine life.

Divers explore colorful hard and soft corals, intricate coral formations, and dramatic underwater topography at depths ranging from 5 to 25 meters, suitable for intermediate to advanced divers. The reef features excellent visibility during optimal conditions, typically 15-20 meters.

Marine encounters include reef sharks, jacks, fusiliers, snappers, groupers, and schools of tropical fish. Macro enthusiasts discover nudibranchs, crustaceans, and small reef dwellers among the coral branches.

The site’s strategic position in the Strait creates strong currents, attracting pelagic species and creating dynamic diving conditions. These currents require good buoyancy control and diving experience. Hadiah Reef rewards skilled divers with exceptional biodiversity and pristine coral health, making it a must-visit destination in the Gili Islands. Best diving seasons: April-October.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Moon Wrasse Thalassoma lunare ianmccutcheon

Black-barred Halfbeak Hemiramphus far rachael_p

Brown Tang Zebrasoma scopas ianmccutcheon

Darkcap Parrotfish Scarus oviceps ianmccutcheon

Yellow-barred Parrotfish Scarus dimidiatus sirlopo

Lemon Damsel Pomacentrus moluccensis ianmccutcheon

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)