Indonesia - Bali - Nusa Lembongan - 1999

Nusa Lembongan is an island off the east coast of Bali. It is 4.5 km long and 2.5 km wide and 50 m high at its highest point. It has two villages and is well set-up for tourists. There are spectacular views, crystal clear water, the sound of the surf, gentle breezes, little traffic, no hawkers and no stress on this island. It is one of three islands in the group, the others being Nusa Penida and Ceningan.
Climate
There are two seasons, the Rainy season from November to March, the Dry season from April to October. The islands are quite dry averaging only about 1000 mm of rain annually. The average temperature only varies from 28°C to 30° C. But the humidity increases markedly during the wet season.

What to do

Surf
Snorkeling and diving
Cave house
Rent bike or scooter
Mushroom bay walk along the coastal track
Walk or cycle the island
Dream Beach
Nusa Ceningan
Underground house

Surf

Shipwreck – right
Lacerations – right
playgrounds easy left/right

Where to stay

shipwreckvilla
shipwrecksvilla@nusalembongan.com.au
robin 081338032900
rick 081337399577

refer to Lonely Planet Bali and Lombok guide for a range of accommodations.

Getting there

1. The Scoot Boat
(0361)285522
The office is in Sanur on Jl Hangtuah. Free pick up from your accommodation if staying in Sanur, Kuta, Nusa Dua or Jimbaran.
Prices march 09
Adult: return US$35 one way $US21
Student:return(12-16yrs)US$29 one way US$17
Child:return(5-11yrs)US$23 one way US$15
2. Perama 10:30 10:30 100 000r one way 1 hour

3. Public boat

4. From Nusa Penida - Toyapaka daily to Lembongan

5. Cruises to island from Benoa Harbour
Bali Hai www.balihaicruises.com
Bounty cruises www.balibountycruises.com
Island Explorer Cruises www.bali-activities.com

The day cruise leaves at 9 am, cost starts from US$50. Depending on which cruise also included is lunch, activities in Lembongan and free pick up and drop off from and to your hotel. Pick up time at Kuta will be around 7.30 am returning at 6 - 6.30pm depending upon the traffic.

6. Charter a boat