Diving holidays in Indonesia: Proof the family that dives together stays together

Tamara HinsonNZ Herald·25 Aug, 2026 07:00 AM6 mins to readMisool is a remote eco-resort in Indonesia where sharks and families return. Photo / Tamara HinsonMisool is a remote eco-resort in Indonesia where sharks and families return. Photo / Tamara HinsonThe Raja Ampat island of Batbitim is home to a little-known dive lodge founded to support endangered marine species. It’s also the go-to spot for Tamara Hinson’s multigenerational family holidays.

Getting to the tiny Indonesian dive resort of Misool is no mean feat. For me, it involves taking flights

Diving holidays in Indonesia: Proof the family that dives together stays together

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