Edmund Greyadder
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Hi Pughio83
well this week we have had ghost pipefish, frogfish, lots of nudibranchs of all varieties, mantis shrimps, orangutan crabs, cuttlefish mating, leaf scorpionfish to name a few. there is pigmy seahorses too, but i cant find them, the local DM's are friends with them! It isnt muck diving so the really weird isnt around. though we are exploring some new volcanic sand bays around 30km away hoping to find some.I would compare macro hear to lots of Bali.
For the bigger stuff yes we have hammers and bulls. July to September the cold upwelling waters bring awesome visibility, water around 22-25c and lots of bigger fish. Around Kambing Island nearly everyday there is something. Though we cant plan a dive to see hammerheads for example. We can plan a dive to Kambing and its very likely we will see something fun. Last year (I can only base it on that as it was my fist year here) we saw hammers, bulls, whalesharks, marble rays, mantas, mola-mola, threshers, grey reef, one tiger, marble rays. Not all on one dive! but throughout those colder water months. They are for more advanced divers though (experience deeper not just an advanced certification) as they are 40m dives and there can be some current. The other consideration this time of year is the west winds blow so the waves can be higher so getting to the island is not always possible. so we dont go everyday. but as often as poss.
Hope thats of use
cheers
Chris
---------- Post added July 3rd, 2013 at 07:24 AM ----------
Hi Matts
Well it would be great to see you guys come explore here. PM me on info@biradivers.com as if you bring 7 divers its free for you. If its less dont worry for Indonesians and KITAS holders there is an indo discount
As for topside, we are out in the jungle so there isnt much. But as mentioned there is the Pinisi Boat Building Village of Tanah Beru to visit, its pretty impressive, and all the other villages around they dont see many westerners so a good scooter day out for sure and you can find your own beach. Unfortunatly no surf, the wind is either very gentle or blows super hard but not surf worthy. Though i am going to start stand up paddle later in the year! Trekking isnt poss but there is a couple of hikes to see the Sulawesi Makaks - pretty big. And we have enough wandering wildlife to keep most engaged - wild boars etc. The beach in Bira village gets busy at the weekend with domestic tourists but down at Bara Beach we have white sands and cold beers. You can find me by the Bintang fridge for sundown pretty easy.
Hope thats of use
Cheers
Chris
---------- Post added July 3rd, 2013 at 07:28 AM ----------
Thanks Zippsy (real name of course!)
I was always a fan of Blackadder but i was blessed with grey hair as a teenager. One of my politer nicknames!!!!
Right then, i am off diving...............
CHRIS
well this week we have had ghost pipefish, frogfish, lots of nudibranchs of all varieties, mantis shrimps, orangutan crabs, cuttlefish mating, leaf scorpionfish to name a few. there is pigmy seahorses too, but i cant find them, the local DM's are friends with them! It isnt muck diving so the really weird isnt around. though we are exploring some new volcanic sand bays around 30km away hoping to find some.I would compare macro hear to lots of Bali.
For the bigger stuff yes we have hammers and bulls. July to September the cold upwelling waters bring awesome visibility, water around 22-25c and lots of bigger fish. Around Kambing Island nearly everyday there is something. Though we cant plan a dive to see hammerheads for example. We can plan a dive to Kambing and its very likely we will see something fun. Last year (I can only base it on that as it was my fist year here) we saw hammers, bulls, whalesharks, marble rays, mantas, mola-mola, threshers, grey reef, one tiger, marble rays. Not all on one dive! but throughout those colder water months. They are for more advanced divers though (experience deeper not just an advanced certification) as they are 40m dives and there can be some current. The other consideration this time of year is the west winds blow so the waves can be higher so getting to the island is not always possible. so we dont go everyday. but as often as poss.
Hope thats of use
cheers
Chris
---------- Post added July 3rd, 2013 at 07:24 AM ----------
Hi Matts
Well it would be great to see you guys come explore here. PM me on info@biradivers.com as if you bring 7 divers its free for you. If its less dont worry for Indonesians and KITAS holders there is an indo discount
As for topside, we are out in the jungle so there isnt much. But as mentioned there is the Pinisi Boat Building Village of Tanah Beru to visit, its pretty impressive, and all the other villages around they dont see many westerners so a good scooter day out for sure and you can find your own beach. Unfortunatly no surf, the wind is either very gentle or blows super hard but not surf worthy. Though i am going to start stand up paddle later in the year! Trekking isnt poss but there is a couple of hikes to see the Sulawesi Makaks - pretty big. And we have enough wandering wildlife to keep most engaged - wild boars etc. The beach in Bira village gets busy at the weekend with domestic tourists but down at Bara Beach we have white sands and cold beers. You can find me by the Bintang fridge for sundown pretty easy.
Hope thats of use
Cheers
Chris
---------- Post added July 3rd, 2013 at 07:28 AM ----------
Thanks Zippsy (real name of course!)
I was always a fan of Blackadder but i was blessed with grey hair as a teenager. One of my politer nicknames!!!!
Right then, i am off diving...............
CHRIS