Page 7 - Bali_Helloworld_NZ_2526.pdf

TRAVEL TIPS

WHEN TO GO CURRENCY
Bali has a tropical climate and is warm and humid The local currency is the Indonesian Rupiah (IDR).
all year round. May to September is the dry season
with slightly cooler temperatures. October to April is TIPPING & ETIQUETTE
the green season and is warmer and more humid. Tipping is not customary; however a token of
Bali’s peak surf is during the dry season when the appreciation is always welcome.
west coast provides the best waves, while the green When visiting any religious site, ensure you dress
season brings great waves to the east coast. conservatively and avoid wearing short skirts,
shorts above the knee, singlets or sleeveless
VISAS & PASSPORTS blouses. A sarong and sash are usually available
All travellers to Bali must carry a passport valid for at for hire at most sites. Remember to remove your
least six months beyond the date of departure from shoes before entering a temple. Balinese culture
New Zealand and obtain a visa on arrival into Bali or is unique, so take some time to learn about the
obtain an e-visa up to 48 hours prior to travel. As visa varying customs and requirements.
information can change at any time, we recommend
you seek advice regarding passports, visas and SHOPPING
other travel requirements for the countries you intend From the moment you reach Bali, you’ll be
visiting, from the New Zealand Government Ministry astounded by the sheer variety of goods on offer.
of Foreign Affairs and Trade at safetravel.govt.nz. At local markets and shopping centres you’ll find
the real bargains. Bargaining is accepted just about
BALI TOURIST LEVY everywhere except in supermarkets, department
As of February 2024 a tourist levy of IDR150,00 stores and hotels.
(approximately AUD15) per person applies.
Payments can be made online prior to travel or on ELECTRICITY
arrival at designated counters at Bali’s airport and 230V 50Hz. Two round pin plug. An adapter is
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT seaport. Ask your travel agent for further details. required.
ATTRACTION
FERRY TIME NYEPI DAY
Bali is four hours behind New Zealand Standard Nyepi is a Balinese ‘Day of Silence’ celebrated
Time (NZST). on 19th March 2026. The day is honoured by no
activity, no traffic, no fires and a total day of silence
LANGUAGE across the island. There are no arrivals or departures
Bahasa Indonesian is the official language, however to the island of Bali on this day.
English is widely spoken, particularly in major
tourist areas.

TEMPERATURE & RAINFALL
BALI SEA
Menjangan Island Bali J F M A M J J A S O N D
• Singaraja Temperature (max ºC) 29 30 30 32 33 31 31 31 31 31 31 30
• Pejarakan • Lovina Average rainfall (mm) 90 90 90 70 70 50 40 40 50 60 70 90
•
Gilimanuk Mt Catur Mt Batur
• •
Lake Buyan Kintamani • Lake
BALI Bantur
STRAIT Lake Tamblingan • • Tulamben
Penelokan Mt Agung • Amed Gili Islands Medana
• Negara • • Lake
BALI Pura Besakih • Segara Anak
Teluk Kodek • Mt Rinjani
(3726m)
1HR 45MIN (Ferry Port)
Candidasa
• Ubud • Senggigi •
Tabanan • Padangbai • 2HR 30MIN LOMBOK
LOMBOK STRAIT Mataram •
Pura Tanah Lot
Canggu •
Seminyak • Denpasar City Nusa
Java Lembongan
Legian • Sanur • • Praya
Kuta • •
Nusa
South Kuta • Serangan (Ferry Port) Penida Lembar •
Ngurah Rai International Airport • • Lombok International Airport 
Jimbaran • • Tanjung Benoa 20MIN ALAS STRAIT

Uluwatu • • Nusa Dua
• Ungasan
Kuta
• • Mandalika
INDIAN OCEAN

Taman Tirtagangga, Water Palace 7