Leaders in Bali’s Nusa Penida have pledged to tackle the island’s issues with traffic congestion. The tiny outlying islands have seen a sharp rise in the number of tourist visits annually, and major changes must be made if the growth is to be sustained long-term. The issue of traffic jams in Nusa Penida, especially around …
Nusa Penida
Nusa Penida is one of the most in-demand island getaways in Asia right now. The tiny outlying island sits off the coast of Bali and is seeing both a surge in the number of visitors and in the amount of tourist development. For generations, Nusa Penida has been a quiet island, home to fishermen and …
Tourists in Bali are being urged to observe the no-swim zones in place at many of the province’s most popular beaches. Over the weekend in Seminyak and in Nusa Penida, tourists had to be rescued from the ocean, and two people lost their lives. At Seminyak Beach on Sunday, 3rd August 2025, a local father …
Tourists traveling to Bali’s Nusa Penida are being advised of a shake-up to the payment system for tourism tax and e-tickets. Tourists traveling to any of the Nusa Islands are advised to bring a combination of both cash and cards. The Klungkung Regency Government, which oversees the Nusa Islands, has confirmed that it is working …
Leaders in Bali have confirmed plans to create a new GWK Cultural Park attraction on Nusa Penida. The Regent of Klungkung, who oversees the local government of Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan, and Nusa Ceningan, has shared his vision with the media during a trip to NuArt Sculpture Park in Bandung. During his official visit to …
Bali’s Search and Rescue teams are continuing intensive efforts to locate a tourist who was swept away by high waves from the world-famous Diamond Beach on Tuesday, May 27th. The 24-year-old tourist from Medan, known by his initials RH, was swept away on Tuesday afternoon. Diamond Beach in Nusa Penida is one of Indonesia’s most …
Bali has just celebrated Galungan Day. With Thursday, April 24th, observed as Umanis Galungan, Balinese families are honoring one of the most holy times of the year on the island. As the holy days are also a time of family gathering and community celebration, there is a lot more movement of people around the island …
Leaders in Bali have confirmed that it will soon be easier and safer to access some of Nusa Penida’s most famous viewpoints. Broken Beach and Angel’s Billabong are amongst the top natural landmarks in the province, welcoming hundreds of thousands of tourists every year. Nusa Penida is part of Klungkung Regency, and leaders from the …
A local teenager in Bali’s Nusa Penida died after being overcome by waves off Pandan Beach on Wednesday 2nd April 2025. While members of the public and emergency services worked to save the young man’s life, he passed away late in the afternoon. The 18-year-old, known by his initials MS, was out surfing with two …
The latest travel data from Bali shows a decline in the number of tourists visiting Nusa Penida. Bali’s most famous outlying island is best known for breathtaking beaches, including Kelingking Beach and Diamond Beach, but in the last two months, fewer people have explored the island paradise. The Head of Klungkung Tourism Office, Ni Made …
On Friday, 21st March, a tourist boat carrying eleven passengers, two tour guides, and crew members capsizes off the coast of Nusa Penida in Bali Province. One Australian tourist died in the incident, and two more have been left severely injured. The boat, known as Sea Dragon 2, departed from Sanur Port at around 8.30 …
Tourists visiting Bali, specifically those visiting Nusa Penida, are being urged to be extremely mindful of where they choose to swim in the ocean. Though the waters around Bali province are often crystal clear and extremely enticing, the powerful tidal currents beneath can be deadly. Police in Nusa Penida have confirmed the successful rescue of …