Sight guide · Lombok · Indonesia
Visiting Gili Meno and the Nest
The smallest and quietest Gili is ringed by white sand and reef.
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Photo: Paxson Woelber, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
Gili Meno and the Nest is an island in Gili Meno, Lombok. Allow half a day to 2 days; it is low cost. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Island
- Area
- Gili Meno
- Time needed
- Half a day to 2 days
- Cost
- Low cost
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- couples, nature, outdoors and photo spot
- Best months
- July–September
About Gili Meno and the Nest
The smallest and quietest Gili is ringed by white sand and reef. Off its west coast, the Nest is a circle of 48 life-size figures cast in concrete by Jason deCaires Taylor, now encrusted with coral, which lies in shallow water and can be reached by snorkellers.
Tip: Snorkel the Nest early in the morning, before group boats arrive, and look out for turtles along the drop-off to the north.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: Half a day to 2 days.
- Cost: Low cost.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Gili Meno, the smallest and quietest Gili, with an inland salt lake and the Nest sculptures.
Best time to visit Gili Meno and the Nest
Gili Meno and the Nest is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:
- August: 30°C (86°F) highs, about 3 rainy days, very busy crowds.
- July: 30°C (86°F) highs, about 4 rainy days, very busy crowds.
- September: 31°C (88°F) highs, about 4 rainy days, busy crowds.
When to visit Lombok has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Our 3-day Lombok itinerary visits Gili Meno and the Nest on day 1, together with Gili Trawangan, Mount Rinjani trek and Gili Trawangan.
- No. 3 of the 16 sights in our Lombok things-to-do list.
- Day 1 of the 1-day plan.
- Day 1 of the 2-day plan.
- Day 1 of the 5-day plan.
- One of the picks in outdoors in Lombok.
If you like Gili Meno and the Nest
- Gili Trawangan — Gili Trawangan, 1–3 days
- Mount Rinjani trek — Senaru, 2–4 days
- Gili Air — Gili Air, 1–3 days
- Sendang Gile and Tiu Kelep waterfalls — Senaru, 2–3 hours
Staying near Gili Meno and the Nest
Stay in Gili Meno ($$$) to walk here: the smallest and quietest Gili, with an inland salt lake and the Nest sculptures. All areas to stay in Lombok.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Gili Meno and the Nest?
Plan half a day to 2 days.
+Is Gili Meno and the Nest free?
No, it is low cost. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit Gili Meno and the Nest?
July–September for the most comfortable weather. Snorkel the Nest early in the morning, before group boats arrive, and look out for turtles along the drop-off to the north.
+Do I need to book Gili Meno and the Nest in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.