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INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
ATTRACTION PLANNING AHEAD
FERRY
Bali is a wonderful place to visit all year round. Before you begin your next
trip, make sure to read our helpful travel information, to ensure you make
the most of your time in Bali and beyond.

BALI SEA
Menjangan Island
• Singaraja
• Pejarakan • Lovina
Gilimanuk Mt Catur Mt Batur
Lake Buyan Kintamani • Lake
BALI Batur
STRAIT Lake Tamblingan • Tulamben
Penelokan Mt Agung • Amed Gili Islands Medana
• Negara • Lake
BALI Pura Besakih Segara Anak
Bangsal • Mt Rinjani
Tegallalang (3726m)
Rice Terrace 1HR 45MIN (Ferry Port)
Candidasa Senggigi •
• Ubud
Tabanan • Padangbai • 2HR 30MIN LOMBOK
LOMBOK STRAIT Mataram •
Pura Tanah Lot
Canggu •
Nusa
Seminyak • Denpasar City Lembongan
Java Legian • Sanur • Nusa Praya
•
Kuta • •
South Kuta • Serangan (Ferry Port) Penida Lembar •
Ngurah Rai International Airport • •
Jimbaran • • Tanjung Benoa 20MIN Lombok International ALAS STRAIT

Uluwatu • • Nusa Dua Airport 
• Ungasan
Kuta •
Mandalika
INDIAN OCEAN WHEN TO GO BALI TOURIST LEVY
Bali has a tropical climate that is warm and humid A tourist levy of IDR150,000 (approximately NZD15) per
all year round. May to September is the dry person applies. Payments can be made online prior to
season with slightly cooler temperatures. October travel or on arrival at designated counters at Bali’s airport
to April is the green season and is warmer and and seaport. Ask your travel agent for further details.
more humid.
TIPPING & ETIQUETTE
LANGUAGE Tipping is not customary; however a token of
Bahasa Indonesian is the official language, appreciation is always welcome.
however English is widely spoken in major cities Balinese culture is unique, so take some time to learn
and tourist areas. about the varying customs and requirements. When
visiting any religious site, ensure you dress conservatively
TIME and avoid wearing short skirts and shorts above the
Bali is 4 hours behind New Zealand Standard knee, singlets or sleeveless blouses. A sarong and sash
Time (NZST). are usually available for hire at most sites. Remember to
remove your shoes before entering a temple.
VISAS & PASSPORTS
All travellers to Bali must carry a passport valid for NYEPI DAY
at least six months beyond the date of departure Nyepi is a Balinese ‘Day of Silence’ celebrated on 8th
from New Zealand. A visa must be obtained either March 2027. The day is honoured by no activity, no
on arrival into Bali or online up to 48 hours prior traffic, no fires and a total day of silence across the
to travel. The new All Indonesia Declaration form island. There are no arrivals or departures to the island
is a mandatory health and customs declaration of Bali on this day.
form which must be submitted online or via mobile
app within 72 hours prior to arrival for a smooth SHOPPING
From the moment you reach Bali, you’ll be astounded
and efficient entry process. As visa information by the sheer variety of goods on offer. At local markets
can change at any time, we recommend you seek and shopping centres you’ll find the real bargains.
advice regarding passports, visas, and other travel Bargaining is accepted just about everywhere except in
requirements at safetravel.govt.nz. supermarkets, department stores and hotels.

ELECTRICITY
230V 50Hz. An international adapter is required. TEMPERATURE & RAINFALL
Bali J F M A M J J A S O N D
CURRENCY Temperature (max ºC) 29 30 30 32 33 31 31 31 31 31 31 30
Indonesian Rupiah (IDR). Average rainfall (mm) 90 90 90 70 70 50 40 40 50 60 70 90

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