A Bali travel experience starts with a Bali flight and one that will land you on the Island of the Gods in roughly 5 or 6 hours if leaving from the Eastern Seaboard of Australia.
Travellers jumping from the top end of the country can be there in less than half the time, making it a particularly great destination for those keen to explore Western Australia or the Northern Territories before heading overseas.
Arrival into Denpasar will give you numerous options on where to go and what to see first. Bali is a relatively small island — just 2,232 sq miles — so your Bali travel plans can take you to most anywhere on the island in around two hours from the airport.
Bali Travel Pointers for Everyone
Getting around Bali is relatively easy with plenty of cars for hire, buses, and very affordable drivers and tour operators to choose from.
One of the most popular ways for getting about is on the back of a scooter with a local, or hiring a scooter or motorbike. It can be a little dangerous, so make sure to wear that helmet, and don’t drink anything intoxicating, because that’s not good either! Check your insurance product disclosure statements before taking on the streets, and be wary when riding into the busiest areas of Bali, as the local traffic can get incredibly chaotic, and the combination of party goers and moving vehicles can lead to your travel plans going awry.
Choose your path
There’s so much more that a Bali travel experience can offer, from the volcanic black sand beaches of Lovina in the north, to the hustling and bustling nightlife of Kuta Beach in the south.
Bali’s east and west isn’t to be missed out, either, and you and the family can find your way to the Bali Safari and Marine Park for a stroll with the animals on the eastern side, while the west of Bali delivers some surfing spots of choice.
