Nusa Dua attractions

Nusa Dua is a relatively small purpose built resort yet has a wealth of intriguing attractions right on its doorstep. Anyone looking for a little inspiring culture and a host of exhilarating fun activities can do much worse than stay in exclusive Nusa Dua. There is no shortage of things to see and do in this thoroughly modern international resort which is the reason it is such a firm family favourite.

The spectacular white sands of Geger and Mengiat beaches are the hub of Nusa Dua’s vibrant water sports scene, the best place in Bali for enjoying ocean activities. The fun doesn’t stop on dry land either. Championship golf, tennis, a fascinating art museum, exclusive shopping and nightly cultural shows ensures you have the perfect recipe for a culture packed, all action holiday.

Water sports
There is no limit to the fun to be had on the ocean waves in Nusa Dua. All its exclusive beach hotels have water sports clubs providing a full program of rewarding activities including dedicated tuition for children. Typically you can enjoy thrilling jet skiing, parasailing, wakeboarding, sea kayaking and windsurfing. High speed banana boat and donut rides will be a popular distraction for fearless kids. If all this isn’t enough, many hotels boast vast free form swimming pools with water chutes and cascading waterfalls.

The one at Club Med is arguably the best and open for non residents daily. Just beyond the main gates of Nusa Dua is a host of professionally run private water sports operators at Tanjung Benoa. Here the choice is even more extensive. Yos Marine (Jalan Pratama, Tanjung Benoa no10 tel: +62 (0)361 773774) is one of the most popular and provide every possible activity above and below the ocean waves including comprehensive scuba diving courses.

Turtle Island
A trip to the turtle conservation island of nearby Serangan is a real treat for all ages and young kids especially will be enthralled. Glass bottom boats leave from Nusa Dua for a fun day of snorkelling on the open sea followed by a visit to the award winning Serangan Turtle Hatchery. Here you can learn all about the rearing and conservation of Bali’s Green Turtle population and visit the adjacent reptile park and aviary. It is a fascinating day out for families in an idyllic spot and offers inspiring education in action.

Museum Pasifika
Nusa Dua has just one museum but it is a fabulous one and can compare with the very best in Bali. It features colourful displays of traditional and contemporary Balinese art, religious artifacts and treasures from across Southeast Asia. There are permanent exhibitions of Indochinese and European artwork. It is an informal art space that even kids will enjoy and definitely worth a day away from the beach. Kawasan Wisata Nusa Dua tel: +62 (0)361 774935 Open daily 10:00 to 18:00 admission rp60,000 

Dance dramas
Wherever you stay in Nusa Dua you are likely to encounter an evening of high drama and haunting music with a performance of traditional Balinese dance. Several nights a week many hotels put on grand cultural evenings for guests which are highly evocative and provide thrilling family entertainment. There are spectacular trance dances, masked dances and the hypnotic ‘Kecak’ monkey dance which is not to be missed. You may even be blessed with a rare performance of the ‘Wayang Kulit,’ an epic shadow puppet play.

Shopping
Right in the heart of Nusa Dua is the tempting Bali Collection open air shopping mall. A haven for everyone from cash rich fashionistas to art collectors, it offers a vast pedestrianised area of familiar designer labels, quaint art shops and countless trendy restaurants. In fact this is a popular spot for evening dining with lots more variety than the usual hotel restaurant scene. Shopaholics can get their fix of affordable designer goods, cheap handicrafts and some outlets are tax free too. Each night there is usually live music or dance and the centre lays on free transport home to all Nusa Dua hotels. More on shopping in Bali.

There is a host of further activities on dry land which mark out Nusa Dua as Bali’s capital of sport. There is a highly popular championship golf course, tennis academies at the Westin and Grand Hyatt resorts and even an international lawn bowls club. For those who crave all action on land and water Nusa Dua offers it all. 

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