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Tips, maps and field notes from the research behind our guides. Free to read, updated through the 2027 season.

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Aerial view of reef walls and turquoise lagoons
Ocean · Explainer

What is the Coral Triangle, and why Indonesia sits at its heart

Six countries share the most diverse marine region on Earth. Here's what makes it special, where its borders run and where to see it for yourself.

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Diver beside a reef wall
Diving · Maps

Indonesia's dive regions on one map

Where the reefs are, how the currents move and which months each region is at its best.

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Close-up of a teal coral
Wakatobi · Guide

Wakatobi: how to reach Indonesia's most remote reefs

Flights, boats and the best island base for your first trip to Southeast Sulawesi.

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Mount Agung above the coast of east Bali
Bali · Tips

East Bali beyond the crowds

Black-sand beaches, fishing villages and Mount Agung views, away from the south.

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