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Southeastern Islands

Bali, Indonesia

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Overview

The Southeastern Islands of Bali, Indonesia, are splendid for diving, snorkelling, surfing, exploration and relaxing.

Getting there and around

Getting there

To Nusa Lembongan from South Bali
From South Bali there are boat services to Nusa Lembongan, departing from Sanur Beach and Benoa Harbour. More information about the boat services is in the main Nusa Lembongan article.
To Nusa Lembongan from East Bali
Regular public ferry services run to Nusa Lembongan from Padang Bai and Kusamba, but these are unreliable, get very crowded and have a poor safety record. Not recommended.
To Nusa Penida direct from Bali
It is possible to take regular public ferries to Nusa Penida direct from Sanur, Kusamba or Padang Bai in East Bali, but this is difficult.
Boat charters
You are able to charter speedboats to get into either Nusa Lembongan or Nusa Penida from Sanur or Padang Bai. Expect to pay about Rp 1,000,000 each way.

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Getting around

Getting between Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida
Public boats depart daily at 06:00 close to the suspension bridge between Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan and run to Toyapakeh or Buyuk Harbour near Sampalan in northern Nusa Penida.

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Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport

Kuta, Badung · International · DPS

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UnderstandThese three islands sit some 15 km off the southeastern coast of Bali. The Badung Strait separates the islands from Bali. All three feature white sand beaches and wonderfully crystal clear waters.

Get inThe only realistic way (although you can charter a helicopter) to reach these islands from Bali is by boat. There are several options according to budget and speed.

Get aroundRenting a motorcycle is a practical option and widely available on Nusa Lembongan]. Expect to pay between Rp 70,000 and 100,000 per day. Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan lend themselves very well to walking.

SeeSunsets over Bali are not to be missed.

DoNusa Penida is best known as a world-class diving destination. The rich waters around the three islands support no less than 247 species of coral, 562 species of fish and Green and Olive Ridley Turtles.

EatNusa Lembongan offers a choice of eating options restaurants ranging from streetside push carts serving local noodles and soup to fine dining in an elegant resort.

DrinkJungut Batu has a well established surf scene and there are a few waterfront bars there worth checking out. Expect very cold beer, Australian sports and lots of surfie talk.

SleepVirtually all of the accommodation is on Nusa Lembongan with just a handful of very simple homestays on Nusa Penida and one solitary bed and breakfast on Nusa Ceningan.

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Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Southeastern Islands" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
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