Rabbit Hole (Batupahet) - Lombok & Gili Islands

Spooky Channel on Roatán’s north side is one of those dives that sticks with you, even if it’s not plastered across every dive magazine. We love how it blends the unexpected with classic Caribbean reef diving. You start in an inner lagoon, shallow and bright, before dropping into the channel itself. The walls rise around you, draped in corals, and that’s when it gets its name. Sunlight filters down in eerie shafts, creating these incredible plays of light and shadow, especially on a bright afternoon. We've found the visibility here can vary, but even on an average day, the atmosphere is electric. Keep an eye out for the big tarpon that often cruise through the channel, their silver scales flashing. We've spotted plenty of sharpnose puffers tucked into crevices and, if you’re patient, some well-camouflaged plumed scorpionfish on the ledges. It's an easy dive, maxing out at about 22m, making it perfect for newer divers looking for something a bit different, or experienced folks wanting a relaxed, atmospheric swim-through. Our favourite part is always emerging from the channel onto the outer reef, a vibrant contrast to the channel's shadowy charm.

Location: Lombok & Gili Islands, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates: -8.758700, 115.478800
Type: reef

Marine Protected Area: KK Nusa Penida

Best Time to Dive in Lombok & Gili Islands

The warmest water temperatures in Lombok & Gili Islands occur in December, averaging 30.1°C. The coolest conditions are in August at 28.3°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

January: 29.6°C
February: 29.3°C
March: 29.6°C
April: 30.1°C
May: 29.9°C
June: 29.2°C
July: 28.5°C
August: 28.3°C
September: 28.6°C
October: 29.3°C
November: 30.1°C
December: 30.1°C

Nearest Dive Centres to Rabbit Hole (Batupahet)

3Wdive
7 Seas International
Absolute Scuba
Abyss Dive Center - FFESSM, ANMP, CMAS, CEDIP, SSI
Abyss Ocean World - ["PADI"]
Adventure Divers

Marine Life in Lombok & Gili Islands

Home to 258 recorded species including 153 reef fish, 44 sharks & rays, 37 hard corals, 10 seagrass & algae, 4 other, 3 clams & mussels.

Notable Species

sorrah shark (Carcharhinus sorrah) - Sharks & Rays
Brown Spinecheek Gudgeon (Eleotris fusca) - Reef Fish
Fluted clam (Tridacna squamosa) - Clams & Mussels
Gendarme Fish (Acanthurus olivaceus) - Reef Fish
Staghorn coral (Acropora hyacinthus) - Hard Corals
Small giant clam (Tridacna maxima) - Clams & Mussels
Staghorn coral (Acropora solitaryensis) - Hard Corals
cymodocea (Cymodocea rotundata) - Seagrass & Algae
Argus Grouper (Cephalopholis argus) - Reef Fish
thalassia (Thalassia hemprichii) - Seagrass & Algae
Boring Clam (Tridacna crocea) - Clams & Mussels
Species code: Ea (Enhalus acoroides) - Seagrass & Algae
Staghorn coral (Acropora austera) - Hard Corals
Spine-cheek Gudgeon (Eleotris acanthopomus) - Reef Fish
seagrass (Halophila ovalis) - Seagrass & Algae
Species code: Hp (Halodule pinifolia) - Seagrass & Algae
Staghorn coral (Acropora valida) - Hard Corals
Bigmouth Goby (Redigobius bikolanus) - Reef Fish
Sleepy Goby (Psammogobius biocellatus) - Reef Fish
Staghorn coral (Acropora cerealis) - Hard Corals

Recommended Packing List for Rabbit Hole (Batupahet)

Based on average water temperature of 29.4°C, currents 23 cm/s.

Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
Mask - essential for every dive
Fins
BCD - buoyancy compensator
Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories