Survival Guide

Before we go through all the things you might need to be careful of, here's our top things that you NEED to do if you're visiting

See A Breathtaking Sunset
There are some amazing sunsets to see in Bali so make sure you head to a relaxing spot with your camera in hand. Some of the best spots include Jimbaran Bay, The Rock Bar & Tanah Lot.

Head Outdoors
White water rafting, scuba diving and kite surfing are just some of the adventure activities you can do. If you’re more of a land lover you could try climbing Mount Batur at sunrise for a spectacular view.

Live Like A Local In The Rice Paddies
Whether you spend a week here or just a day trip the rice paddies of Bali will give you firsthand experience of how the locals really live.

Catch Some Waves
Bali is known as one of the world’s number one surfing spots. There’s waves for everyone from beginners to the pros.

Eat Like The Balinese
Don’t miss out big time on one of the best parts of Bali culture! Make sure you try Sate, Nasi Ayam and Nasi Campur and Betutu.

Visit A Temple
There are thousands of temples in Bali. Must sees include Besakih (the mother temple), Ulun Danu Beratan and Uluwatu. 

Emergency Call Number 112
Police 110 or (0361) 751598
Tourist Police (0361) 155 4
Ambulance 118 or (0361) 257550
Fire Brigade 113
Bali Taxi (0361) 701111
Bali Government Tourism Office (0361) 222387

Phoning home is pretty cheap when you’re in Indonesia. SIM cards are easy to purchase and the major national operators include:
Indosat - Telkomsel - XL - AXIS - Smart Telecom - Tri ”3” - Hutchison Telecommunications

The Aussie Government issue travel warnings for destinations depending on the security issues at hand. You can find them at Smartraveller. Since the Bali bombings in 2002 Smartraveller have advised to exercise a high degree of caution in Indonesia, including Bali, due to the threat of a terrorist attack.

1 Can I Eat The Street Food?
Enjoying exotic cuisines is a huge part any travel experience. Avoiding local food, especially in Bali, means seriously short-changing your tastebuds. Feel free to indulge. Head to stalls with big crowds, a high turnover of fresh food and lots of locals. Choose dishes cooked to order, rather than pre-prepared.

2 Can I Drink The Water?
While you’re in Bali you shouldn’t drink water out of the tap. Stick to bottled water and canned drinks, and avoid ice in your drinks if it’s made from tap water. Many travellers don’t even use the tap water to brush their teeth.

There are lots of adventure activities you can undertake in Bali, like white-water rafting, surfing, scuba diving, paragliding, volcano climbing and quad biking just to name a few.

Take the right precautions, always get travel insurance and make sure you’re covered for any activities you plan to take part in.

Cover Up!
Long sleeved shirts, long pants and long socks are all your friends. Spray repellent on them if you’re heading outside near dawn and dusk and before you go to bed.

Use Mosquito Repellent
As much as you can. The ones with DEET as a major ingredient work the best.

Dark Colours And Strong Smells Attract Mosquitos

Avoid perfumes and strong aftershave and wear lighter colours if possible.