The Bali and Indonesia, by locals
Guides to the Bali and Indonesia written by people from here: what to see, where to eat, what to do, and how to have mobile data from the moment you land.
- Bali itinerary for 7, 10 or 14 days: fewer bases, better daysPlan Bali for a week, ten days or two weeks with Ubud, the coast, Nusa Penida or Amed, clearly counted nights and transfer estimates from operators.
- Bali money and costs: rupiah, AUD exchange, ATMs and budgetsRead Bali prices in rupiah, compare AUD exchange costs and plan cash, cards and daily spending with dated 2026 references and entry fees kept separate.
- Bali time, plugs and language: practical tips for your tripCheck Bali time against Australia, the UK and New York, choose the right plug adaptor and prepare for temple visits, drinking rules and Nyepi in 2027.
- Bali safety and health: vaccines, Bali belly, dengue and scootersPrepare for Bali with official advice on vaccines, Bali belly, dengue and Zika, rabies, scooter licences, travel insurance and what to do in an emergency.
- Bali travel guide: plan your first holiday from AustraliaPlan Bali from Australia: visas, levy and arrival, when to go, routes for 7–14 days, where to stay, costs, health and island trips, plus UK and US notes.
- Bali visa for Australians: e-VOA, entry rules and tourist levyPrepare your Bali e-VOA, All Indonesia arrival card and tourist levy, with passport rules, extension steps and notes for Australian, UK and US travellers.
- Best time to visit Bali: monthly weather and Nyepi 2027Choose your Bali dates with official monthly temperatures, wet and dry seasons, Australian holiday planning, boat-weather checks and Nyepi on 8 March 2027.
- Getting to Bali: Australian flights, DPS arrivals and transfersPlan flights to Bali from Australia, arrive at DPS with the right documents, find the Grab pickup and choose a transfer to Ubud, Canggu or the coast.
- Nusa Penida, Lembongan or the Gili Islands: boats and trip planningChoose Nusa Penida, Lembongan or the Gili Islands with operator boat times, west and east coast plans, Lombok connections, local fees and sea safety.
- Things to do in Bali: temples, rice terraces and waterfall daysChoose Bali sights by area: Uluwatu, Tanah Lot, Ubud, Besakih, Lempuyang, northern waterfalls and Batur, with official admission details and useful choices.
- Ubud Bali guide: rice terraces, Monkey Forest, temples and walksPlan Ubud by area, from the centre and Monkey Forest to Campuhan, Tegallalang and Tampaksiring temples, with official admission details and useful routes.
- Where to stay in Bali: choose the right area for your holidayCompare Ubud, Canggu, Seminyak, Sanur, Uluwatu and quieter Bali bases by beach access, daily plans and transfers before booking your accommodation.