Place to visit
Vila Ombak Lantern Biorock, Indonesia: what it is and when to go
Vila Ombak Lantern Biorock is a reef in Indonesia (Mataram). Interests: Beaches and Diving. The best time to visit is April to September. There are about 12 h 29 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Reef · Beaches, Diving
- Where
- Indonesia
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- LOP Mataram (Pujut, Lombok Tengah), 52 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- -8.359, 116.04226
What it is and where
Vila Ombak Lantern Biorock is a reef in Indonesia (Mataram).
36 pyramids placed shaped Manta Ray
It is in Mataram, where this site lists 18 more places to see, 27 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are -8.359, 116.04226; the nearest main airport is Lombok International Airport (LOP, Mataram (Pujut, Lombok Tengah)), 52 km as the crow flies. How to get around Indonesia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Beaches and Diving places in Indonesia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Vila Ombak Lantern Biorock is April to September.
- JanPossible12:26
- FebPossible12:16
- MarPossible12:03
- AprBest time11:49
- MayBest time11:37
- JunBest time11:31
- JulBest time11:33
- AugBest time11:43
- SepBest time11:57
- OctPossible12:11
- NovPossible12:23
- DecPossible12:29
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
There are about 12 h 29 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Beaches | April to September | October to March |
| Diving | April to September | October to March |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Vila Ombak Lantern Biorock has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Indonesia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Indonesia
To enter Indonesia there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months and an onward ticket”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Indonesia checklist. Currency: Indonesian rupiah (IDR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112 for everything · 110 police · 118 ambulance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Dive Central GiliDive site364 m
- Manta Dive Gili TrawanganDive site632 m
- Trawangan DiveDive site1.0 km
- Big Bubble DiveDive site1.1 km
- Gili Scuba DivingDive site1.2 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Indonesia guide.
More in Indonesia: Beaches
- Nusa Dua: seaside resort
- Lovina Beach
- Parangtritis: beach in Bantul, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
- Dreamland Beach: beach in Bali, Indonesia
- Pangandaran: beach in Indonesia
- Ujong Blang Beach: tourism in Aceh, Indonesia
Every Indonesia place under Beaches, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Vila Ombak Lantern Biorock?
It is a reef in Indonesia.
When is the best time to visit Vila Ombak Lantern Biorock?
April to September. There are about 12 h 29 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.
How do you get to Vila Ombak Lantern Biorock?
The nearest main airport is Lombok International Airport (LOP), 52 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Indonesia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Indonesia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Dive Central Gili, Manta Dive Gili Trawangan, Trawangan Dive. The rest is in the Indonesia guide.
Keep reading
- Mataram18 places to see in and around Mataram, Indonesia: Bukit Munci. Best time: April to September.
- Beaches44 places for beaches in Indonesia, from Nusa Dua to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- IndonesiaBefore travelling to Indonesia: 10 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. There are two options and you should choose before flying: enter visa-free for 30 da…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.