Travel & Info
Flight
Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (Denpasar Airport)
Travel Note
Flights
Myself and James will be arriving in Bali 2 weeks before the wedding. If you wish to attend other events such as the Hens & Bucks (28/06/2025) I suggest you book your flights prior to the 28th of June. However long you wish to stay in Bali for is your decision. I would personally recommend 2 weeks so that you can enjoy the week spent with us leading up to the wedding and then 1 week after to travel around Bali. Either way, we will be happy to see you even if its just on the day!
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Passport & Visas
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of your arrival - if not you will be refused entry into Bali. Please check your passport to see if you need a renewal beforehand. Australians require a tourist visa to enter Bali for periods of 30 days or less. Apply online for your e-Visa on Arrival (e-VOA) at least two days prior to your trip, this usually costs around $50 aud
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MyBlueBird / Gojek / Grab
Download these app's prior to arriving in Bali. These are the main taxi apps that you can use to get to and from each place
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Landing at Denpasar airport
Most hotels/resorts provide airport transfers - but not all. If you arrange for pickup from the hotel or from a driver, look out for your driver holding a board with your name on when you leave the airport. If you do not get transfers included with your accommodation we recommend using the above suggested apps to request a driver to take you to your accomodation. The airport also has a taxi counter located outside the arrivals hall next to the information desk. Tell the attendant your destination, pay the set fare and keep a hold of your receipt to show your taxi driver. Most drivers take cash, so we suggest to get a small amount of cash out at the airport to pay for the taxi ride.
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Wedding location is in Uluwatu
Uluwatu is approximately a 40min drive to the wedding location from the airport.
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Weather
The average temperature in July is 27°C This month is the 'dry season' so lots of sun
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Vaccine and health advice
Make sure your basic vaccinations are up to date and consider shots for typhoid, measles, hepatitis A and B and Japanese encephalitis. Rabies exists in Bali. Make sure to have a rabies vaccination and be careful around dogs and monkeys. Dengue fever is also a problem in Bali, there’s no vaccination available but make sure to use mosquito nets, apply a repellent that contains DEET and wear long sleeves and closed-toe shoes at dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active.
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Money
The local currency is the Indonesian rupiah (IDR). We have downloaded a currency converting app which helps a lot. Check with your bank that you won’t be hit with extra fees when using your credit card in Bali. Your Australian bank and Indonesian ATMs will each charge you for withdrawing money from your debit card, too, so it might be worth organising a travel card with low or no fees to use while you’re away. We found that WISE is the best to use in Bali
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How to avoid bali belly
2 weeks leading up to the trip, we recommend taking 1 BioCeuticals SB Floractiv everyday to reduce the risk of getting sick. Tap water in Bali isn’t safe to drink. Stick to boiled or bottled water and ask for drinks without ice.
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Insurance
Australia has no healthcare arrangements with Indonesia, so without comprehensive travel insurance, travellers have to pay for medical treatment in Bali – and some hospitals will ask for payment upfront before treating you. Indonesian medical facilities aren’t as sophisticated as Australian hospitals, which means that in the case of a serious illness or accident, a patient may need to be evacuated to Australia – at a cost of tens of thousands of dollars. Hence why you should consider taking out travel insurance If you rent a car or moped without the requisite licence, your insurer will deny a claim in the case of an accident.
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Phone calls / Sim Cards
Before you land, disable data roaming on your phone and don’t answer incoming calls. If you need to keep in touch with people at home, invest in a prepaid travel SIM card (you can buy your international SIM before you leave Australia) or buy a local prepaid SIM. Telkomsel or XL are the best to use in Bali. Wi-Fi is readily available in cafés, restaurants and hotels. Use a VPN to keep your data secure when using public networks.
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Charging devices
You will need a power adapter because the sockets are different, we recommend buying these in Australia prior to arriving.