Place of interest

As for recreation, there no shortage of options. Nature walks, hoseback riding, diving, surfing - even buggy jumping and white water rafting - await the adventurous here.

Bali Barat National Park
Bali’s largest nature reserve encompasses 70,000 hectares of rainforest and 7,000 hectares of coral reefs and is home to many rare species of fauna.

Batur Caldera
The enormous crater basin of Batur is a spectacular sight. Dominating its centre is Mt.Batur, a brooding, blackened cone that erupted four times last century. Six small villages eke out an exixtence within walss of the caldera, peopled by a simple mountain folk known as Bali Aga (original Balinese).

Bedugul
The cool highland resort of Bedugul on the shores of Lake Bratan has become a popular retreat for tourists and residents alike.

Besakih
Bali’s “Mother Temple” is a sprawling complex of shrines and pavillons set high on the slopes of sacred Mt.Agung.

Goa Gajah
The ancient hermitahe of Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave) near Bedulu is one of Bali’s most intriguing archeological sites, comprising a man-made grotto, elaborate stone carving and Buddist stupas.

Kerta Gosa
The Kerta Gosa Hall of Justice is a small pavilion adorned with fantastic ceiling murals. In the 18th century it was Bali’s highest court of law.

Kuta
Kuta Bay, with its long stretch of white sand and brilliant sunset, has attracted swarns of visitors since its rediscovery by sufers and sun worshippers in the 1970’s.

Lovina Beach
Lovina is an 8km strip of black sand on Bali’s northern coast, reowned for its serenity and a local school of dolphins.

Nusa Dua
The beautifully landscaped beach resort of Nusa Dua is home to no less than 15 five-star resort hotels, the 18-hole Bali Golf & Country Club and excllent shopping facilities.

Nusa Lembongan
A small island off Bali’s southeast coast, Nusa Lembongan is popular for its white sand beaches and quiet pace of life. Several cruise operators offer daytrip from Benoa Harbour.

Sangeh Monkey Forest
Populated by a large troupe of monkeys, this thick stand of nutmeg trees os believed by legend to have fallen out the sky during a mythic battle between the gods, carrying with it a battalion of Wisnu’s monkey army.

Sanur
The resort area of Sanur has grown up arounf Bali’s largest traditional village and today boasts excellent facilities for the international visitor.

Tanah Lot
Tanah Lot (Earth from the Sea) is a stunning 15th century sactuary located on Bali’s south coast, built atop a rocky mound that a high tide is completely surrounded by water.

Tulamben
Some of Bali’s most interesting diving is found at Tulamben, where the shallow wreck of WWII US cargo ship is now festooned with colorful corals and schools of tropical fish.

Uluwatu
Perched on a limestone cliff 70 meters above Indian ocean, this 11th century temple is one of Bali’s holiest sites.