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TRAVEL TIPS

WHEN TO GO TIPPING & ETIQUETTE
Bali, Lombok, Gili Islands & Nusa Lembongan have Tipping is not customary; however a token of
a tropical climate and are warm and humid all year appreciation is always welcome.
round. May to September is the dry season with
slightly cooler temperatures. October to April is the When visiting any religious site, ensure you dress
green season and is warmer and more humid. conservatively and avoid wearing short skirts, shorts
above the knee, singlets or sleeveless blouses.
Bali’s peak surf is during the dry season when the A sarong and sash are usually available for hire at
west coast provides the best waves, while the green most sites. Remember to remove your shoes before
season brings great waves to the east coast. entering a temple. Balinese culture is unique, so
take some time to learn about the varying customs
VISAS & PASSPORTS and requirements.
A valid passport is required with at least six months
validity beyond the intended stay. A visa is not SHOPPING
required for stays of up to 30 days. Travel advice is From the moment you reach Bali, you’ll be
available 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
TIME everywhere except in supermarkets, department
Bali, Lombok, Gili Islands & Nusa Lembongan are stores and hotels.
four hours behind New Zealand Standard Time
(NZST). ELECTRICITY
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 220V 50Hz. An adapter is required.
ATTRACTION CURRENCY
FERRY The local currency is the Indonesian Rupiah (IDR). NYEPI DAY
Nyepi is a Balinese ‘Day of Silence’ celebrated
LANGUAGE on 14th March 2021. The day is honoured by no
Bahasa Indonesian is the official language, however activity, no traffic, no fires and a total day of silence
English is widely spoken, particularly in major across the island. There are no arrivals or departures
tourist areas. to the island of Bali on this day.

TEMPERATURE & RAINFALL
Bali J F M A M J J A S O N D
Temperature (max ºC) 29 30 30 32 33 31 31 31 31 31 31 30
BALI SEA
Menjangan Island Average rainfall (mm) 90 90 90 70 70 50 40 40 50 60 70 90
• Singaraja Lombok J F M A M J J A S O N D
• Pejarakan • Lovina Temperature (max ºC) 31 31 31 32 32 31 30 31 31 32 32 31
• Average rainfall (mm) 97 122 135 92 60 27 18 4 25 109 216 140
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

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