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Japanese Shipwreck (Wreck)

Forget Gili T’s party vibe for a bit, the Japanese Shipwreck off Lombok is a completely different pace. We’ve always been drawn to how nature reclaims things, and this wreck is a prime example. It’s a small, wooden fishing vessel, nothing dramatic like a big freighter, but it’s absolutely smothered in coral, especially the staghorn, which forms these incredible, intricate structures. You’ll find it quite shallow, starting around 12m, but the real show is down at the stern, around 20m. That’s where you’ll spot our favourite anemone, home to a bustling family of orange and white clownfish – perfect for a photo if you can hold still. Look closer, and you’ll notice Shimada’s pygmygobies darting in and out of the cracks. The currents here can be a bit shifty, so we always suggest diving this one on a calm morning. The entry from the pebble beach can be a bit of a shuffle if there’s any swell, but it’s worth it.