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Turtle Point is Gili Meno's classic turtle hill.
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Turtle Point, also known as Turtle City, is a boat-accessed reef hill off the northeast coast of Gili Meno Island. The site concentrates action around the top of the submerged hill, where divers usually find the best turtle encounters, schooling reef fish, and relaxed routes for slow scenic passes. It remains appealing for beginners while still rewarding experienced divers who want a clear, easygoing turtle site with enough structure to keep the dive interesting.
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Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
10m - 30m
Depth Note
The submerged hill tops out around 10 m and reaches about 30 m at the deeper edges.
Best Season
Year-round
Typical Conditions
Gently sloping reef hill with coral bommies, sandy patches, and clear water on most days.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
The site reaches deeper water around the edges, so keep depth and gas planning appropriate for the route you choose.
Access Restrictions
Boat access is the practical approach; most visits are organized through local dive centers.
Legal Notes
Avoid touching turtles or standing on the reef, and follow local reef etiquette and operator guidance.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A relaxed turtle dive with a shallow top, easy route-finding, and enough structure around the hill to make the swim interesting.
Freediving
The shallow top can work for trained freedivers, but the site is still best known as a relaxed scuba turtle dive.
Snorkeling
One of the most snorkel-friendly turtle spots in the Gili Islands, especially when current is light and the water is clear.
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Directional shelter context for incoming swell.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
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Research Sources
Operator guide with year-round seasonality, coral structure, and visibility context.
Independent guide describing the site as an easy, popular turtle dive with many snorkelers.
Operator blog covering boat logistics and frequent dive-center use.
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