Offering warm weather all year round, Bali is a sun kissed destination within the Islands of Indonesia. Simply a tropical paradise, it offers both affordable and luxurious style accommodation, with private villas being the most popular.
Choose to soak up the sun on the beautiful beaches, laze by the pool, shop till you drop or for those looking for a little more adventure perhaps some white water rafting or mountain cycling.
Climate: Average year-round temperature of 30°C in Bali, and in September it is expected to have mostly sunny weather with an average of 27°C, and almost rain free (but you never know!).
This information helps streamline your travel experience and we highly recommend you apply for your Visa, Visa exemption and Customs Declaration prior to your arrival in Bali.
Here is the most up to date information on what is required for your trip to Bali :
• Passport with 6 months validity from date of return to your home country
• A Visa is required for most Passport holders, this can be obtained online via https://evisa.imigrasi.go.id/ prior to travel (or on arrival at the airport if you are not able to apply online).
For your Visa Upon Arrival, please select option B1 Tourism Visa on arrival. Cost is 500,000 Indonesian Rupiah.
For passport holders that do not require a Visa, you are still required to apply for a Visa Exemption : evisa.imigrasi.go.id/web/application_bvk
• The Bali Provincial Government applied a new tourist levy of IDR 150,000 per person to foreign tourists entering Bali. The tourist levy is separate from the e-Visa on Arrival or the Visa on Arrival. Cashless payments can be made online prior to travel or on arrival at designated payment counters at Bali's airport and seaport. See the Bali Provincial Government's official website lovebali.baliprov.go.id/home
for further information.
• Your Customs Declaration Form must be completed online prior to travel, available within 3 days of travel ecd.beacukai.go.id/
• International Vaccination Certificate is recommended but not a requirement
Please note you can still obtain your Visa upon arrival, however it is highly recommend this is done prior to your arrival. Bali has Smart gates for those with a current VOA they applied for online to make your arrivals journey much easier.
Airport: You will be flying into Ngurah Rai International Airport. When searching for flights, the name of your destination will likely come up as Bali Denpasar (DPS).
Transport on arrival: If you have not yet been to Bali, it can be quite daunting on arrival with people hassling you. We recommend pre-arranging your arrival transport.
Taxi’s: The best taxi company by far is Blue Bird Taxi, which uses blue vehicles with a light on the roof bearing a stylised bluebird. Drivers speak reasonable English and use the meter at all times. Watch out for fakes – there are many. Look for 'Blue Bird' over the windscreen and the phone number.
You can download and use the GRAB app, which works just like Uber for getting around Bali.
We will update you on transport to and from the wedding closer to the date.
For our lovely guests travelling with children under 8 years old, please let us know if you would like us to arrange a nanny for you.
The cost is approximately $10 AUD per hour/per child and an additional $5 AUD for the nanny's meal.
We also recommend checking out Bali Baby Hire and Bali's Best Babysitting for additional services and information:
https://www.balisbestbabysitting.com/
On the wedding day, we will have a fun kids’ setup at the venue, where your children will be looked after and entertained with their nannies.
We highly recommend booking your nanny as soon as possible, as they tend to get fully booked quickly during the high season.
Please reach out to us if you need more details or assistance.
Travel Insurance
Due to the ever changing nature of the world events, we STRONGLY SUGGEST you have travel insurance or flexible fares to cover you against any unforeseen cancellations or date changes.
You need to have unlimited medical cover, we recommend NIB the comprehensive travel insurance option.
We want you to have the best time in Bali - minus the tummy troubles! Here are a few tips to help you avoid the infamous Bali Belly (traveller’s diarrhoea):
✅ Stick to Bottled or Filtered Water – Avoid tap water, even for brushing your teeth or washing your face. Also be careful with accidently drinking pool water!
✅ Say No to Ice (Unless You're Sure!) – Ice from hotels and reputable restaurants is usually safe, but be cautious with street vendors.
✅ Wash or Peel Fruits & Veggies – Avoid raw salads or anything that may have been washed in tap water. If in doubt, go for peeled fruit!
✅ Be Careful with Raw Food (Sushi, Oysters, etc.) – Only eat sushi or seafood from high-quality, well-reviewed restaurants to reduce the risk.
✅ Be Selective with Street Food – If you’re keen to try street food, pick busy stalls where food is cooked fresh and served hot.
✅ Use Hand Sanitiser – Always wash your hands before eating or use a sanitiser to keep those germs away.
✅ Take Probiotics & Charcoal Tablets – Some travellers swear by probiotics or activated charcoal to help with digestion.
If you do get Bali Belly (hopefully not), stay hydrated, drink coconut water for electrolytes, and rest up.
There is a highly recommended Medical and Emergency Clinic near Kuta called BIMC Hospital, they are open 24 hours and Australian doctors are on hand.
Phone Number : +62 361 3003 911
Address : Jalan Bypass Ngurah Rai 100 X, Kuta 80361.
Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
You can exchange your foreign currency into Indonesian Rupiah once you get to Bali.
This will give you a good idea of how much each note is worth:
10,000 Rupiah (Approximately $1.00 AUD) – Purple
20,000 Rupiah (Approximately $2.00 AUD) – Green
50,000 Rupiah (Approximately $5.00 AUD) – Blue
100,000 Rupiah (Approximately $10.00 AUD) – Pink
Money changes:
Money changers in Bali are big tourist traps and travellers regularly get ripped off. Always double check the money you've been given and use your own calculator to check rate. ONLY use a money changer with the letters "PT" on their shop. This means it is a government registered business in Bali and uses official rates. Credit Cards are widely accepted in most shops and hotels, but for markets cash is the only form of payment. You can make withdrawals from ATM’s which can be found on every corner and in Circle K shops and Mini Marts.
Basic Indonesian words:
Selamat Pagi: Good morning
Selamat Siang: Good afternoon
Selamat sore: Good evening
Selamat malam: Good night
Apa kabar? How are you?
Kabar baik: I’m good
Terima kasih: Thank you
Sama Sama: You are welcome
Ia/ Tidak: Yes/No
Permisi: Excuse me
You all have about 6 months to learn the above haha
Most shopping is done in Bali by the “barter” system (except for the major shopping malls and department stores and some other fixed price shops). The shop keeper will give you a “starting price” and then you barter the price down to something that you both are happy with. As a rule, you can usually expect to pay about half the original asking price. Be sure to think about how much you are happy to pay for an item before entering the discussion, and keep in mind, once you have agreed on a price, you are then expected to purchase the item.