For boats
Located
deep inside a the reef on NW coast of Lombok, Medana Bay
is calm and well protected in both monsoon seasons.
APPROACH
Coordinates
of the Marina 08°
21.833’S and 116°07.750’E
The approach from the east
tracks through 08°20.067’S and 116°08.361’E
in deep water to our way-point at 08°20.432’S, 116°07.685’E. From here
turn almost due south into Medana
Bay following our leading
marks into the mooring basin. If your approach is a little to the north of this
track you may be surprised by the depths suddenly becoming shallower from over
20m to just 7m as you pass over some coral. Don’t be alarmed – you do still
have 7m of water in this shallow, good for fishing.
The approach from the west
tracks in north of Gili Air and Gili Trawangan to the same way point, staying
well clear (north) of the coral fringe around Tanjung Medana (headland).
The mooring basin is at 08°21.833’S, 116°07.750’E
From the way-point please
observe and align your entrance with the Leading Marks set beside our pontoons
on the beach – two white squares with red outlines. These will bring you in
safely along a deep channel 300m wide and 30m deep into the central mooring
area 150m wide and 15m deep. At night time the Rear Upper Mark has a white
vertical strip light, and the Lower Forward Mark is a vertical blue LED strip.
Our Port (red) and
Starboard (green) marker buoys, marking the boundaries of our mooring and
anchoring basin, are set at a 4m minimum depth inside the protective coral reef
boundaries. Sometimes these markers are damaged by local fishing boats. It is
best to follow the Leading Marks.
The mooring buoys are the black floats paired with a smaller
white float at the end of the painter for easy hooking and lifting on to your
boat.
We take every care to
ensure the good condition of the risers and anchor fittings and attachments,
but ultimate boat safety remains the responsibility of the skipper.
ANCHORING, BUOYS, DOCKS
Please
contact marina office on info@medanabaymarina.com or to mobile +62 877 6585 9666 or
by fax to +62 370 633 564 with your expected arrival details.
Facilities
are still under construction, but now there is 2 small floating docks with 4-6
berths and electricity (depths from 1.5 to 6 meters).
There is also
about 12 moorings buoys up to 25 tons, and one buoy up to 50 tons (depths from
5 to 18m). Marina
stuff take every care to ensure that mooring risers and connections are secure
but your boat remains your responsibility.
Behind the
moorings there is room for boats to anchor in 15-20m of water.
When you
have settled in, please come ashore and check in at Marina office (in Sailfish café).
FACILITIES
On shore
there is a restaurant and a hotel. Marina
stuff can easily arrange provisioning, fuel, water and laundry. Sengiggi and supermarket shopping is about 30
minutes away by car.
More
details see section Photos.
ELECTRICITY
Metered supply at the
berths (floating pontoon only) is 1ph, 220V with 15amp breakers. Local supply
voltage is 220V for chargers and laptops in the café.
FRESH WATER
Fresh water to re-fill boat
tanks or wash down is available by metered hosepipe at the jetties.
DRINKING WATER
Bottled drinking water is
available for sale in 19 liter
"gallons". Our fresh tap water is not WHO approved.
ICE BLOCKS
Drinking
ice blocks are available for sale. Ask in the office.
TOILETS SHOWERS
Fresh water
toilet and shower facilities are available 24 hours a day within the marina
area.
SECURITY
Boat owners
and crews must be responsible for the safety of their own boats and belongings.
LAUNDRY
Local
laundry service is available. Drop your laundry for a weigh and pay service at
Sailfish Café;.
SAILFISH CAFÉ
Enjoy delicious
freshly cooked Indonesian and western food and hot and cold drinks at very
moderate prices at our own beachside 'Sailfish' café.
WI-FI
A Wi-Fi
internet service is also available at Sailfish.
FUEL
Medana Bay
Marina has a permit to supply diesel fuel direct from Pertamina by tanker of 5,000 litres.
Minimum
order is 2,000 litres
and requires two working days’ notice. Smaller orders for both petrol and
diesel are filled by outside suppliers who will deliver by jerry-cans to the
jetty.
All fuel
orders require cash payment in advance.
GENERAL GROCERIES
A range of
foodstuffs, fresh and processed are available for sale at the Grocery Corner.
BANKS ATM's
Bank BNI
and Bank Mandiri have ATMs accepting international cards in Tanjung town 4km
east, and Bangsal 6km west.
TELEPHONE
Two local
cellular services operate in and around the marina area, Telkomsel and XL.
Prepaid re-charge vouchers are available locally.
TRANSPORT
Local
transport in the form of pony carts (cidomo) for a short 4km ride to Tanjung
market, and motorcycle taxis (ojek) for longer trips or hire are available.
Lombok Taxis, fitted with meters and air conditioning, seat up to 4 passengers,
can be booked by calling 0370-627000. The fare to Senggigi or Mataram town is
about AUD 20.
Tour
Services/Fast Boats to Bali and Air Tickets. Please
contact reception who can assist you with bookings or provide contact numbers.
For crews
Diving and
snorkeling are good but not excellent and depending on how far out you go. For
more details ask in marina office.
Dive trips by
car can be arranged. Ask for the car with driver. I recommend to visit Elephant Park
(20 minutes by car). Ask in the office.
Alternatively
you can take a 3-day hike to the top of Mount Rinjani
or visit a traditional Sasak village.
This is
very good place to leave the boat for a day and visit Gili islands (Gili Air,
Gili Meno and Gili Trawangan) which are just 4-6 nautical miles away to the
west. Land transfer is via Bangsal public boat jetty 6 km away. Fast boats to Bali leave from Teluk Nare, 15 minutes by taxi. The
Senggigi area with many restaurants, bars and shops is about 35 minutes south
on the scenic coast road. Mataram city with a full range of banks,
supermarkets, hardware shops and a multiplex.
Biking tours
Lombok biking can arranges a number of guided tours to fit your individual
needs. Cross-country type bikes are available for hire on notice.
Motor Bikes
Motor bikes
are available for hire at Sailfish café.
Climb Mt.Rinjani
To climb
such an impressive mountain is an unforgettable experience. Standing at 3726m,
Mt Rinjani in the north of Lombok is the second highest volcano in Indonesia and
the third highest peak in the country. This is a three day, two night trek to
the peak or a two day, one night trek to the magnificent views from Senaru
ridge at 2,650m. More info - ask in the marina.
Pottery villages of Lombok
Lombok is famous for its unique hand-made, coil formed pottery. Visit the
villages and see daily village life and skillful women potters at work.
Surfing Lombok
Lombok is
well known for its best 'secret' surf point, Bangko-Bangko, often called
'Desert Point' on the far west tip of Lombok
suited for skilled surfers. Bring a good tube riding board.
Kuta beach
and the south coast of Lombok is a surfers' paradise with excellent breaks such
as Gerupuk Bay, Mawi, Mawun and 'Point X'. Some are
better accessed by hire boat. Local Lombok
surfers can also guide you to good spots and watch over your gear.
Traditional Sasak Villages
Segenter
and Senaru villages in the district of Bayan, north Lombok
is where life and civilizations of the past centuries still exist in a natural
way. These villages still live the unique way of life of the Sasak people, the
native inhabitants of Lombok.
Golf
Golf Course
- Kosaido Country Club is just 3km from Medana Bay
on Tanjung Sire. This delightful 18-hole course offers views of Mt.Rinjani to
the east and the Gili islands to the west.
Waterfalls, natural parks and orchids
Sendang
Gile waterfall, 600m above sea level close to Senaru village at the foot of
Rinjani, offers a totally refreshing massage under its 30m fall of crystal
clear cool mountain waters. Another 30 minute walk takes you to the next fall,
and the source of the padi field irrigation canal. Visited by locals on
Sundays; on other days it is cool and quiet.
Buddhist Vihara
North Lombok has a significant number of Buddhist villages with their associated
Vihara and meditation centres in the foothills and on the edge of the
rice-fields just a few km from Medana.
Balinese Temples
You will
also see many Balinese houses and temples in the vicinity.
Sarong weaving of Pringgasella and Sukarare
The weavers
use traditional back-press hand looms and the total process also involves
spinning, yarning, dying and drying. One can purchase items directly from the
weavers or from local shops. The styles at both places are quite different,
reflecting different local customs.
Basket Weaving Wooden handicraft villages
Loyok
village near Kota Raja in the rural area of central and eastern Lombok is a centre for handicrafts made of plaited bamboo
strips for daily use. A variety of baskets, bowls, traditional stacking boxes
and handbags are available here.
Beleke is
famous for its woven rattan crafts of bowls and baskets and are the main
suppliers to the Bali markets.
Sayang-Sayang,
just north of Mataram city, has a great collection of small shops stacked with
a wide variety of crafts from all over Lombok
and their own products of wooden masks and furniture decorated with mother of
pearl inlay.
City Tour
Old
Cakranegara market is worth a visit with locals trading in fresh fruit,
vegetables, herbs and spices, rice and fish, local artifacts, sarongs and
clothes. At the other extreme we have Lombok Epicentrum Mall (LEM), with three
levels of air-conditioned stores offering a full range of goods and a luxurious
Studio XXI cinema screening the latest movies in English in six studio lounges.
Dive Snorkel the three Gilis (Gili Trawangan,
Gili Meno, Gili Air)
These three
perfect coral fringed islands, with white sand beaches and swaying palm trees
and absolutely no motor vehicles, lie in the sparkling ocean just one hour's
sail from Medana off the north-west coast of Lombok. For many years the Gili's
have attracted visitors from around the world for their pristine waters, diving
and snorkeling opportunities, and laid-back charm.
Sekotong Pearl Farms
Lombok is known for its golden 'South-Seas' cultured pearls. Several pearl farms
are located within the chain of ten small islands (Gili) along the northern
side of the Sekotong peninsula. At nearby Teluk Nara, Autore Pearls offer a
show room with an adjacent pearl farm.
Pearls as Jewellery
Available
in Sekarbela and Kamasan districts of Mataram, beautiful hand-made jewelry,
featuring large semi-baroque drop-shaped South Sea
cultured pearls, are made and sold here.
Amazing Mosques
Visit some
amazing mosques, from ancient Bayan Old Mosque, part of the heritage of Islam
in Lombok, believed to have been built upon
Islam's arrival in the 16th century, to the totally modern Islamic Centre
rising over central Mataram.
Fees
Mooring
fees
Rp. 110k a day
(~A$10/day)
Dinghy
dock/anchorage fees
Rp. 7.5k a day
(~A$7.5/day)
Guard
fees
Rp. 100k a day
(~A$10) (only if individual guard requested)
Berthing
Fees (minimum, up to 12m)
Rp. 180k a day
(~A$18)
Catamaran
Berthing Fees (minimum)
Rp. 270k a day
(~A$27)
For larger
vessels the rate is pro-rata to the nearest metre length.
Rate Rp.15k
per metre for a day (~A$1.50/m/day)
Example: 20m
monohull - Rp.300k/day (~A$30/day), 20m catamaran Rp.450k/day (~A$45/day)
All rates
include use of our facilities
• Toilets
& showers
• Wi-Fi in
the café and spacious gardens and coconut grove
• 4kg
rubbish disposal per day
Fresh water
for boats
Rp.100k/cubic
meter (~A$10.00/m3)
Electricity
by meter
Rp.7.5k per
kWh (~A$0.75/kWh)
Laundry
service
Rp.8k/kg
(~A$0.80/kg)
1 day trip
by car (including driver) 800.000 Rupiah