Travel facts

GETTING THERE

Bali is well serviced by Jetstar, Virgin, Garuda and Air Asia from various cities in Australia. jetstar.com; airasia.com; virginaustralia.com; garuda-indonesia.com

WHEN TO GO

In 2017 the colourful festival of Galungan takes place on 2–4 April and 1–3 November. Bali’s dry season from May to October has the coolest temperatures.

WHERE TO STAY

• Rumah Bali: +62-361/771-256; bedandbreakfastbali.com • Elite Havens: elitehavens.com/bali

• Rimba Jimbaran Bali: ayana.com

• Viceroy Bali: viceroybali.com

• Karma Resorts: karmagroup.com

• Warwick Ibah Luxury Villas & Spa: warwickhotels.com

WHERE TO DINE

• Bali Asli – Discover traditional Eastern Bali cuisine

while enjoying views of the volcano. baliasli.com.au

• Kayun Restaurant – Food is divinely inspired and served in a traditional garden setting: +62-851/0018-0708; resto.kayun-bali.com

• Made’s Warung – Find Balinese favourites and a glimpse into Bali of old in Kuta: +62-361/755-297; madeswarung.com

• Pak Malen – Indulge in babi guling on Sunset Road, Seminyak: +62-851/0045-2968 or Warung Ibu Oka,

Jalan Tegal, Ubud: +62-361/ 976-345

• Kampoeng Bali – An extensive Balinese buffet and cultural experience at Rimba Resort, Jimbaran. Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 6pm. +62-361/ 846-8468; ayana.com

• The village of Pesinggahan in Eastern Bali is the best place to try sate lilit ikan. Order from road side stalls or enjoy a full meal at Warung Lesehan Mertha Sari. +62-366/ 23-985

WHERE TO LEARN TO COOK BALI STYLE

• Bumbu Bali – Learn all about the flavours of Bali and how to prepare classic Balinese cuisine. balifoods.com/cooking-classes/

• Casa Luna – Join a cooking classes or gourmet food

tour in Ubud. casalunabali.com/cooking-school/

• Paon Bali – Spend the day in a traditional Balinese village as you learn to create authentic Balinese food. paon-bali.com

THINGS TO DO

• Take a walk on the wild side with Bali Herbal Walks.

baliherbalwalk.com

• Walk or ride through Bali’s plantations with

Bali Eco Cycling. baliecocycling.com

FURTHER INFORMATION

Bali Tourism Board: balitourismboard.org