Taking a trip to Nusa Dua Bali
I have never been to Nusa Dua before so this afternoon climbed on my bike and rode down the bypass to Kuta and then on to Nusa Dua.
Nusa Dua is on the south east part of the coast on the other side of ther Bukit ( the bit that sticks out at the bottom ). It has a variety of fancy hotels and resorts and is definitely a different environment than Poppies Lane.
First thing I noticed was the whole area seemed to be manicured and really just a big collection of resorts back to back with various roundabouts to help visitors get lost.
I made it to the beach and it was quite deserted apart from small groups of Indonesians and vendors selling snacks and drinks.
I bought a Pacari Sweat and 3 bananas from one lady for 7,000rp.
Stolling to a little headland I watched the waves come in and locals go about their tidying duties.
Heading back to the main road I rode down one street that could of been a photojournal of Bali. Really, there were families on motorbikes, street vendors and the local guys hanging around for the cock fight that was starting anytime. As I was taking off I saw a guy who looked like a banjar member in traditional black outfit get out of a car and thought he might be the judge.
This temple structure was on the corner with familiar figures.
I joined the 5pm traffic back to Kuta which was actually flowing freely without to many crazies trying to kill people.
Here at Internet Outpost Ika is wearing her ’sexy shirt’ again…oh boy!
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From the little I saw of Nus Dua I’d say its upmarket. Didn’t see too many guest houses and the warungs looked like places for locals only.
I’ve been reading your logs pretty much everyday since I came across this site about a month ago. It’s thorough and accmpanied by great pics. I really don’t feel like I need to go there anymore.
Nick,
I used to work down there in Nusa Dua at the Bali Hilton and the Novotel Bali.
In one of the restaurants, they were selling a cigar for $60 USD. Yes, that’s for a single cigar!
The prices at these hotels are outrageous, but they are very, very nice.
Plus Nusa Dua gets good waves in the Bali summertime.
Jason
Waikiki, Hawaii
A pity you haven’t been out to the the tip of the peninsula that separates the very long beach of nusa dua - that’s where the bali boys let fly their layang-layangs. On the right side down there is a tiny white sandy beach and a small temple where you can read the astonishing announcement which says “Attention - its forbidden to make love (berpacaran) in the temple pura dalem of desa xy”. When you see the romantic place you can imagine why…
I discovered the site baliblog.com a couple of weeks ago. As it is not that “b(e)log” at all, it’s now on top of my bali-favourites. I am married to a girl from a small village near goa gajah/Ubud. We have 3 boys and live in Switzerland. For the last 13 years we went every second year to Bali for a 2 months holiday. As it seems, this nice habit will be shortened to 1 month due to the new visa policy. I didn’t tell Ketut yet that in the future her family will have to pay an entrance fee of 250 US $ to her “island of the goods”. Until now I just believed that Megawati is only a good for nothing; now I know that she is by far more than that - nuts! The only thing I hope is, that finally even the Balinese, their most faithful supporters, realize that.
great entry nick! felt like i was there for a quiet little interlude, drinking pocari sweat (love it!), listening to the waves, and heading back in the local traffic.
couldn’t get much closer to bali than that except by being there!
Hi Nick, are u planning to go to Nusa Lembogan Island at all? It’s a small island about an hour or so trip by boat from Bali and has some beautiful scenery and is relatively untouched compared to Bali.
The whole visa reciprocity issue between Indonesia and America / Australia etc. is a non starter for me. There will never be reciprocity until there is ecomomic balance between those countries ( which there never will be, especially after the latest move to hinder foreign tourists ).
Right now I am in an internet cafe in Padangbai and can look across to Nusa Lembogan. Here in Padangbai it deadville and the vendors know it. Great time tio visit I’m telling you guys. Empty rooms, low prices, empty streets, plenty of space and people have time to hang out and chat.
Was talking to a Japanese girllast night who’s former boyfreind lived in the Gili’s for 3 years. She said he would just pay the local immigration guys to give him a new stamp. I’ve heard that in Kuta too. Not saying you want to do that but if you want to extend your 30 day visa ( when it is introduced ) there might be an under the counter option.
Was reading the paper the other day and a senior British business man was discussing the barriers to foreign investment in Indonesia. His view was balanced and said that Indonesia does have positives for sure but corruption andthe perception of Indonesia as being unstable are negatives.
I’ve gotten such conflicting info about travel times in Bali. How long does it take to travel to Nusa Dua from Kuta. And is it 35 minutes by road to Tanah Lot from Kuta?
Nusa Dua - Kuta, about 25 minutes, Tanah Lot about 40 I think.
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Interesting log Nick with lots of great pics. I like the way you are covering all parts of the island. Is Nusa Dua & Sanur still the same?. Yaitu, ultra up-market and expensive.