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BEAUTIFUL BALI - "Island of Gods"

What is it you are looking for in your perfect holiday? Is it another country where they speak an unfamiliar language, follow a different lifestyle to ours, are you looking for ancient links with the past, still relevant today, is it tranquillity you seek that makes you forget the pressures you left behind, allowing you to slow down and unwind.

Do you want to rage happily into the wee small hours of the morning, introduce your family to a foreign culture in a country whose people adore young children?
Fill your day with golf, tennis or water sports, laze beside a swimming pool sipping exotic tropical concoctions, be waited on hand and foot, join in with the people in the endlessly unfolding pageant of ceremonies that makes the rich pattern of Balinese life.

Bali holds a magical appeal for holidaymakers the world over with legendary scenic attractions including magnificent white beaches, tropical forests, lush rice terraces and soaring volcanic peaks. It has an ancient culture rich in legend and folklore and the friendly Balinese people will add a special dimension to your "i-xplore" holiday experience.

Nyepi Day 2008 - Nyepi Day is 7 March 2008, "Nyepi Day" is a very Sacred Celebration for Balinese people.            
                                                                         
NO Tours or Arrival, Departure or Local Transfers are allowed on Nyepi Day. No flights will operate in or out of Bali.                                                                     
                                                                         
The philosophy of "Nyepi" itself means quiet, peaceful, dark and silence.
So there will be no work done on that day. No one is permitted to perform outdoor activities. All people in Bali must stay at home from 12 midnight
on March 7th until 6.00am on March 8th, 2008.                                



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Cities & Attractions
Bedugul
Candi Dasa
Jimbaran Bay
Kuta
Legian
Lombok
Lovina/Singaraja
Nusa Dua
Nusa Lembongan
Sanur
Seminyak
South Kuta (Tuban)
Tanah Lot
Ubud
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Indonesia - Bali
Bali holds a magical appeal for holidaymakers the world over with legendary scenic attractions including magnificent white beaches, tropical forests, lush rice terraces and soaring volcanic peaks. It has an ancient culture rich in legend and folklore and the friendly Balinese people will add a special dimension to your i-xplore holiday experience.
Climate
Tropical. Year round average temperature is 27° C.
More rain falls between the months of November and March.
Currency

Rupiahs, divided into 100 sens.
Notes: 100, 500, 1000, 5,000, 10,000, 20,000, 50,000
Coins: 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 500
Australian and US dollars are the most readily accepted foreign currency.

Language
The national language is Bahasa Indonesia. English however is widely understood.
Electricity
220 volts / 50 cycles in most cities, but 110 volts is still used in some areas. Adaptors will be required for Australian appliances.
Timezone
Bali'stime is GMT +8 hours, which is usually 2 hours behind AEST.

Tourist Info
Airport
Bali's Ngurah Rai International Airport is situated in the south of the island, not far from the resort areas of Kuta Nusa Dua and sanur.
Airport Tax
International - Rp 100,000;  Domestic - Rp 11,000 + VAT (Domestic only) (These rates are subject to change without notice. Domestic rates may vary in regional Airports)
Customs
Prohibited from entry are Chinese medicines and printings, narcotics, fire arms and ammunition, pornography, fresh fruit and cordless telephones. There is no restriction on the import or export of foreign currencies, however the import or export of Indonesian currency exceeding Rp 50,000 is prohibited.
Duty Free
Customs allows on entry:
  • A maximum of 1 litre of liquor
  • 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 100 grammes of tobacco, a reasonable amount of perfume and personal goods to a value of USD250 per person or USD1000 per family
  • Video and still cameras, portable radio/cassette recorders, binoculars and sporting equipment may be imported by tourists provided they are also exported upon departure
Passport
Effective 01 Feb 2004 Visas are required for all visits by Australian Passport holders, Visa will be payable on arrival in Indonesia. (Fees US$10 up to 5 days, US$25 6-30 Days), passports must be valid for at least six months at the time of entry. For any other than Australian passport holders please check with your travel agent regarding visa formalities.

Getting Around
Business Hours
Office Hours: 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday
Banking Hours: 8am - 3pm Monday to Friday
Communication
Most hotels have direct dialing facilities. Check with the operator for long distance and international charges, which may also be found in the telephone directory.
Outgoing international code: 00
Indonesia international country IDD code: 62
Australia international country IDD code: 61
Credit Cards

Accepted at major hotels, restaurants and travel agencies:

  • Master Card
  • American Express
  • Visa
Health
No vaccinations are required but a Malaria risk exists outside of Jakarta and other large cities and outside of the tourist areas of Java and Bali.
Tipping
Major hotels add a 10% service charge to bills, therefore tipping is not necessary. Airport porterage is RP 1000 for a small bag and Rp 2000 for a large case.
Tipping Taxi drivers is not mandatory, but Rp 1000 would be sufficient.
Australian Government Departments

Australian Embassy (Indonesia)
Jalan H.R. Rasuna Said Kav C 15-16
Jakarta Selatan 12940
Telephone: 2550 5555
Facsimile: 522 7101/2550 5467

The Australian Consulate-General in Bali
Jalan Hayum Wuruk No. 88 B
Tanjung Bungak
Denpasar, Bali 80324
Telephone: 0361-241118
Facsimile: 0361-241120
E-mail: bali.congen@dfat.gov.au

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