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Bali (Indonesia) travel guide

Bali (Indonesia) travel guide

Oceania's favourite neighbour: temples, rice terraces and surf.

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Beyond Oceania This neighbouring destination is covered as an add-on to an Oceania trip.

  • CapitalDenpasar
  • CurrencyIndonesian rupiah (IDR)
  • LanguageIndonesian, Balinese
  • Main hubDenpasar (DPS)
  • EntryVisa on arrival / e-VOA for many; Bali tourist levy
  • Drives onLeft

Just a few hours from Darwin and Perth, Bali is the most popular overseas trip for Australians and a common stopover on the way to or from Oceania. Ubud's rice terraces, clifftop Uluwatu Temple and the surf beaches of the Bukit Peninsula are the classics.

Read our Bali stopover guide.

Where to stay in Bali (Indonesia)

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Culture
Uluwatu Temple

Uluwatu Temple

A sea temple perched on 70 m cliffs, with a Kecak fire dance at sunset.

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Tours & activities in Bali (Indonesia)

Day trips, cruises and guided experiences, many with free cancellation. Via GetYourGuide.

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Guides & articles

Islands
The Best Honeymoon Destinations in Oceania

The Best Honeymoon Destinations in Oceania

Overwater bungalows, private islands and alpine lodges: the best honeymoon spots in Oceania compared, with the best months to go and rough nightly costs.

14 October 2026 Β· 8 min read
Beyond Oceania
Adding a Bali Stopover to Your Australia Trip

Adding a Bali Stopover to Your Australia Trip

Bali is a short hop from Australia and an easy add-on to an Oceania trip. Here is how to handle flights, the 2026 entry rules, where to stay and how to use a few days well.

10 September 2026 Β· 7 min read

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