Nusa Dua Beach in Bali
Everything you need to know about Nusa Dua Beach
Nusa Dua, from the start, was designed to be an ‘all-inclusive’ type of tourist destination. Proof lies in the pristine Bali Tourism Development Centre’s (BTDC’s) complex of world-class hotels, the up-market Bali Collection shopping square with its very well-maintained facilities, the area’s luxurious 18-hole golf course, clean white-golden sandy beaches and much more. The name Nusa Dua is derived from the two small islands to the east and about 20 minutes from the international airport, Ngurah Rai. Though it’s the most developed area in Bali, it still houses many temples, a museum, and lots of other attractions.
The enclave is an idyllic place for honeymooners and for those who bring the entire family, the white sand and shallow waters are ideal for children to play in while lifeguards keep a watchful eye. The 24/7 security staff on patrol or stationed at each complex’s gate is its way of providing the best security system for the big-spending tourists as well as foreign dignitaries on a business trip as the Bali Tourism Development Centre is an official venue for international conferences, congresses, meetings, and more.
The higher prices and rates in Nusa Dua inevitably reflect its combination of first-class service, high quality facilities, and cultural and historical relics Bali is rich in.
Nusa Dua Attractions
What to See in Nusa Dua
Museum Pasifika is a wonderful place that houses some pieces of art collected from Asia and the Pacific Islands. Temples are everywhere to be found, although Pura Geger is the only one that is open to the public anytime of the day.
The beaches are definitely not to be missed and if you are already staying in a resort that has its own beach area, such as the Grand Hyatt Bali or The St Regis Bali Resort, you can have more privacy and greater facilities for your day in the sun.
Candraloka Amphitheatre
Candraloka is Nusa Dua’s famous amphitheatre that hosts the annual Nusa Dua Festival, the Underground Music Parade, and many other events. The facilities comprise at least 5,000 seats, an excellent stage, a good lighting setup, and a 3,000-watt sound system – designed to host local and international cultural events.
Geger Beach
With calm turquoise-blue water and white-golden sand, Geger Beach has become one of Bali’s top beach destinations in recent years. It’s peaceful with a few seaweed farmers and no noisy vendors. One or two kiosks rent surfboards and swimming and sunbathing are the main activities plus there are a few small eateries that also rent sun loungers. Geger Beach ends at the cliff where Pura Geger is nestled at the top, but you can get to a solitary beach behind the cliff during low ebbs. You can also get there via the tiny dirt footpath somewhat hidden by tall plants, near Pura Geger; but still, it’s not possible to stay on that beach at high tide.
Museum Pasifika
Museum Pasifika represents the Asia-Pacific melting pot of cultures with works from more than 200 artists, 350 paintings, and 250 historical objects. Rooms one to five, feature the works of artists in Indonesia, be they Indonesian, Italian, Dutch, French, and Indo-European. Temporary exhibitions are held in Room six. Room seven is dedicated to art from Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia, while Room eight represents the Polynesians and Tahitians. Paintings of Aloi Pilioko and Nicolai Michoutouchkine are displayed in Room nine, with some premier works of art from Vanuatu and the Pacific Islands. ‘Tapas’ (bark artwork) of Oceania and Pacific are shown in Room 10, while Room 11 exhibits several paintings from Japan, China, Thailand, Malaysia, Myanmar, and the Philippines. The central outdoor yard is used for special events such as book launchings. Museum Pasifika is not only a great international tourist attraction; it is also a social and educational centre for both schoolchildren and artists.
Location: BTDC Area, Block P, Nusa Dua (Not far from the SOGO entrance of Bali Collection)
Nusa Dua Beaches
When entering the Bali Tourism Development Centre Complex, you’ll find three pathways to the beach. The two entrances within easy reach of the Bali Collection’s Gate C are the most popular and lead to the public beach between the Grand Hyatt Bali and Melia Bali Villas and Spa Resort. The shore is mostly crowded with locals and you’ll see food vendors either walking around or stationed at their bamboo stalls. It is covered with white-golden sand and cleaner than the beaches at Kuta or Seminyak. There is also a jogging and bicycle path with an information map of the area. Tides and currents are not dangerous here but you’ll encounter stronger currents if you swim out between the two small islands, making it a great surfing spot.
There is also Bengiat Beach, to the south from the public beach, separated by the Grand Hyatt Bali. The resort’s beach area and facilities are not open to the public, but you are still allowed to walk there and will get to Bengiat in less than 10 minutes. Bengiat is more of the high-class tourists’ choice; it’s much quieter and cleaner than the public beach. The turquoise-blue water is not really for surfing and there are a couple of small eateries serving international food here and beach loungers’ rental. It is accessible from the road next to the Inna Putri Bali Hotel, near the gate from Jalan Pantai Mengiat. Lifeguards stand by on both beaches.
Nusa Dua Islands
Nusa Dua is named after the two tiny ‘islands’ that were once separated from the main Bali zone. The north island is smaller and there’s only one attraction there: the Nusa Dharma Temple. The south island is better-maintained and has a big entrance gate, two open recreational fields, a couple of pavilions, and two monuments. In 1993, the World Tourism Organisation sent delegates from 107 countries here to participate in the planting of six species of trees and this is commemorated by a memorial in the middle of the island. Pura Bias Tugel is located not far from the main attraction here – the water blow at the rocky periphery on the eastern side of the island. When the strong current pushes tides against the giant reefs, it creates a massive surge of water that shoots up to 30 metres high. Jogging and picnicking are two popular activities on these two islands.
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