Gili Trawangan

Gili Islands, Indonesia

The largest and liveliest of the three islands, known for nightlife, diving schools, and trendy beach bars.

Places in Gili Trawangan

Ko-Ko-Mo Restaurant A beachfront restaurant serving fine Asian cuisine and international wines, overseen by a Sydney-trained chef.
Chili Bar & Segar A restaurant on the island's eastern coast offering a wide variety of creative dishes in bamboo huts over the beach.
Gili Trawangan beach bars A lively strip of trendy bars and underground speakeasies along the beach.

Best time to visit: May to September offers the driest weather and best diving visibility, avoiding the wetter November to March period.
Getting around: No motor vehicles are allowed on any of the three islands; travel is by foot, bicycle, or cidomo (horse-drawn cart), with boats connecting the islands to each other and to Lombok and Bali.
Currency: Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
Language: Indonesian and Sasak. English is widely spoken.
Timezone: WITA (UTC+8)
Current trends: Dining quality across the islands has risen substantially, with restaurants now serving refined Asian and international menus alongside imported wine lists, a marked shift from the islands' simpler backpacker-era food scene.

Gili Air — A middle-ground island balancing a relaxed pace with a solid range of restaurants and bars.
Gili Meno — The smallest and quietest of the three, favoured by those seeking a genuine escape.