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WEATHER ELECTRICAL PLUGS
Bali is a tropical island famous for its endless summer with The plugs in Bali are type C and F. The standard voltage is 230
warm days and perfect balmy nights all year around. Bali is V, and the standard frequency is 50Hz. We recommend
located close to the equator and as a result it only has two buying a universal adapter
seasons: Wet season, from November to mid March // Dry WATER
season, from mid March to October. For the month of March
the wet season is coming to an end and things are starting to Tap water is not drinkable in Bali. Ice served in drinks at
brighten up. established bars, hotels and restaurants are usually safe.
The average temperature in March is 27°C // The average low TAXIS
is 23°C // The average high is 30°C.
Blue Bird Taxi (+62 (0)361 701 111) is a popular and reliable
PASSPORT taxi company in Bali. All of their taxis are metered.
Australian Passport holders are required to have a minimum BARGAINING
of 6 months validity remaining on their passport for the date
they return back to Australia. Indonesia have very strict rules You can bargain at most stalls and art markets in Bali. Items
relating to the condition of you passport, they won’t accept sold at shopping malls and brand outlets usually have fixed
any passports that are damaged, stained or ripped. If you are prices, except during promotional sales.
required to obtain a new passport, simply visit TIPPING
www.passports.gov.au. Passports can take up to 14 working
days to process. Tipping isn't mandatory since prices are subject to 10%
VISA government tax and up to 11% service charge. You can
choose to tip 5 – 10% of the bill as a token of appreciation.
If you hold an Australian Passport you do not require a visa to CUSTOMS & ETIQUETTE
enter Bali (for up to 30 days).
LANGUAGE Temples are generally free to visit, though a donation box is
available at the entrance. Must-wear on temple visits: a
The main languages spoken in Bali are Indonesian, Balinese sarong (usually with a sash around your waist). Always use
and English. your right hand for gesturing. Using your left hand or feet is
considered rude.
CURRENCY
SPECIAL DAYS
The currency of Bali is the Indonesian Rupiah. 1 USD is
equivalent to about 14016,00 IDR. Bali Hindu New Year / Nyepi Day (Wednesday 25th March
2020) Hari Raya Nyepi is a day of silence and self-reflection.
CREDIT CARDS & ATMS Hari Raya Nyepi is celebrated on the first day of the Saka lunar
calendar.
There are plenty of ATMs in Bali’s main cities like Nusa Dua. As
long as you’re not eating at local ‘warung’ restaurant, you can RENTALS
pay for your meal with your credit card, but cash is preferred.
An international drivers' license is required to rent cars and
PHONE motorbikes in Bali.
While you can enjoy Wi-Fi easily at the hotel, you might need MONKEYS
to navigate your way through Bali’s rush hour with mobile
Wear minimum accessories when visiting Bali’s monkey
apps like Google Maps. It’s always a great idea to switch your
forests. Don't feed or approach the wild monkeys as they can
smartphone’s home SIM card to a prepaid local network be rather unpredictable.
provider. You can buy SIMs with call and data credit at service
counters at the airport or at convenience stores.
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