Barry's Place Atauro
Timor-Leste
Activities:
Learn to Freedive with Laura.
1st November - 23rd December 2025
Are you ready to take your snorkelling to the next level? Come explore the biodiverse Timor-Leste reefs with me on a Wave 1, Wave 2 or introductory Molchanov Freediving course. I will also be offering sightseeing nature point outs, showing you some of the most incredible coral and fish species.
With over 3 years lived experience diving the waters of Atauro, surveying the fish and benthos (coral & invertebrates), I cannot wait to share this exquisite place with you.
So whether you ending your whale watching tour, are a regular visitor or Timorese and seeking to level up your snorkelling I would be delighted to share this special place with you.
https://www.mara-adventures.com/learntofreediveintimor-leste
The following activities can also be booked through the Front of House staff.
Snorkel trip
Do a snorkelling trip to the locally managed protected outer reef area 'Haruina' and other nearby protected areas.
The cost of a Snorkeling trip is around $10 - $15 per person as it depends on how many people on the boat, and if you need equipment.
Mask and snorkel hire $2.50
Flippers $2.50
Life jacket $1
Entry fee into protected area $2 person
Boat hire per hour is $12.50 divided by how many people on the boat (eg 2 people = $6.25 each, 3 people = $4.25 each etc)
Kayak and SUP (Stand up paddle board) hire
$10.00 per hour
Mountain bike hire
Beloi-Vila-Beloi half day hire $5.00 per bike
Beloi-Akrema-Beloi half day hire $10.00 per bike
$25.00 per hour (includes fishing gear)
to Adara village or Manukoko Mountain peak $20.00 full day, per group
Outrigger boat trips to other villages (1 - 6 people maximum)
Biquelli $50.00, Maquili $50.00, Baroana $60.00, Akrema $70.00,
Vatu'u $80.00, Berau $80.00, Adara $120.00, Atekru $130.00,
Circumnavigate Atauro $150.00 - full day
(All boat trips, and maximum number of passengers, are weather dependent. Guests are encouraged to take a phone, sunscreen and water.)
Scuba diving trips can be arranged by contacting the relevant dive centres: Atauro Dive Resort, Compass Charters, Aquatica Dive Resort or Dive Timor Lorosae. Please visit our diving & snorkelling page for more information.
Swimming
The swimming is great directly in front of the lodge. particularly in the mid to high tide range where you can avoid the sea grass. There are no recent records of any nasties in the sea around the lodge such as sharks, crocodiles or stone fish. However, care should be taken as there is a strong cross current at times, and guests should not attempt to swim out to the reef — it is a long way back! For those who do not want to take the boat to the reef they can view some coral and fish close to the beach on the southern side of the jetty.
Other places to visit include:
Manukokorek Pasta and Pizza Restaurant. Vegetarian, chicken, chourico or margarita pizza and pasta meals are available.
Booking in advance and pre-ordering (at least half a day) is required for meals. — Leocida 77955692
Beloi Beach Hotel — Neyl 75583421 (Best cocktails on Atauro)
There are two churches in Beloi village, one Protestant (AOG) and one Roman Catholic. The Protestant service starts at 9.00 am and the Roman Catholic service starts at 10.15 am every Sunday. The church is the hub of the community, and very few people work on Sundays. The music and singing in these church services is vibrant and locals welcome any visitors.
Tuk Tuk taxi: transport to Vila can be arranged and called by our staff in the restaurant area. Atauro now has 19 Tuk Tuks operating and a schedule has been organised to ‘share the love!’Cost is $2.00 per adult and $1 per child each way. (set price)