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Batu Kelebit

Batu Kelebit often gets overlooked, sitting just a short jukung ride from Tulamben’s main sites, but it’s a quiet favourite of ours. We love dropping onto the wall here, which starts shallow and just keeps going, though we typically bottom out around 24 metres. It’s not about huge pelagics, though groupers do pop out of the blue sometimes; it's the sheer density of life in the cracks and crevices that really holds our attention. Look closely and you’ll find those tiny Shimada's and Pudgy Pygmygobies flitting about, along with the Elegant Sandburrowers doing their thing. The table corals are enormous, and we often spot crown of thorns starfish moving slowly across them, a reminder of the constant ebb and flow of reef life. Visibility averages a decent 17 metres, making it a relaxed dive. We’d suggest going early to catch the wall at its quietest, giving you more space to really scan the corals for those shy seahares. It's a great spot for macro enthusiasts and anyone who enjoys a peaceful drift along a healthy wall.