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Tourist Tragedy At Popular Bali Beach Calls Island's Safety Record Into Question
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Tourist Tragedy At Popular Bali Beach Calls Island's Safety Record Into Question

On Saturday 12th September, a 29-year-old Australian tourist fell to her death at Kelingking Beach in Bali's Nusa Penida.

Ketut Suardika
BMKG Marine Weather Warning: High Swell Warning for Southern Bali Waters, Badung Strait & Fast Boat Corridors
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BMKG Marine Weather Warning: High Swell Warning for Southern Bali Waters, Badung Strait & Fast Boat Corridors

BMKG Meteorological Station Wilayah III Denpasar issues Marine Warning Advisory No. 09/2026, alerting mariners and tourists to extreme swell heights of 2.5 to 4.0 meters along southern coastlines, the Badung Strait, and fast-boat crossings to Nusa Penida.

Bali Expert Meteorological Desk
High Season, Tulamben Karangasem Beach is Crowded with Tourists for Diving
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High Season, Tulamben Karangasem Beach is Crowded with Tourists for Diving

Tulamben Beach in Kubu District, Karangasem, Bali, has long been famous for its underwater natural beauty. Tulamben waters are one of the best diving spots in Karangasem and are often visited by foreign tourists during the high season.

Bali Expert Editorial Team
Summiting Sacred Mount Agung Is A Challenge Worth Taking On This Bali Vacation
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Summiting Sacred Mount Agung Is A Challenge Worth Taking On This Bali Vacation

Hiking to the summit of Mount Agung is nothing short of a life-affirming adventure, and many feel called to undertake it during their stay on the island.

Ketut Suardika
UPDATED: Death Count Saturday, 15 August 2026, 7.7 Earthquake in Flores.
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UPDATED: Death Count Saturday, 15 August 2026, 7.7 Earthquake in Flores.

UPDATE 25 AUGUST 2026: Updated figures provided by the National Disaster Relief Agency (BNPB) and published by the State News Agency National Archipelagic Wire on Tuesday, 25 August 2026, now number at 103 the number of people who died in the massive magnitude 7.7 earthquake on 15 August 2026 at ...

Bali Expert Editorial Team
Tidal Flood Risk Warning Issued For Top Bali Tourist Beaches
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Tidal Flood Risk Warning Issued For Top Bali Tourist Beaches

From 11th-17th August, there is a serious risk of tidal flooding along vast stretches of southern Bali.ย  The ย Denpasar Region III Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has urged the public to be aware of the potential for tidal flooding along six areasโ€™ coastline...

Bali Expert Editorial Team
Mass fish deaths in Lake Batur were triggered by natural limnology and hydrothermal events
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Mass fish deaths in Lake Batur were triggered by natural limnology and hydrothermal events

Denpasar (National Archipelagic Wire) - The Geological Agency, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) revealed that the phenomenon of thousands of fish suddenly dying in Lake Batur, Bangli Regency, was triggered by natural limnological and hydrothermal dynamics.

Bali Expert Editorial Team
Heavy Rain and Strong Winds, Wae Rebo Temporarily Closed
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Heavy Rain and Strong Winds, Wae Rebo Temporarily Closed

The Wae Rebo tourist destination in Manggarai Regency, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), is temporarily closed due to bad weather. There was heavy rain, strong winds and thick fog in the area.

Bali Expert Editorial Team
Marine Safari Bali Makes School Holidays an Adventure Beneath the Surface
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Marine Safari Bali Makes School Holidays an Adventure Beneath the Surface

School holidays are often filled with beach days and family outings, but they also offer a chance for children to discover something new. In response to this demand for such destinations, Marine Safari Bali invites families to look beneath the surface, combining immersive enco...

Bali Expert Editorial Team
Bali Tourists Urged To Obey Flag Safety System At Top Beaches
Safety, Swells & Meteorology โ€ข 4 min

Bali Tourists Urged To Obey Flag Safety System At Top Beaches

It is also a full moon, which typically brings tidal swells, higher wave heights, and strong undercurrents, all of which pose a risk to beachgoers.

Ketut Suardika
South Bali To Become Marine Conservation Area Improving Touristsโ€™ Experiences
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South Bali To Become Marine Conservation Area Improving Touristsโ€™ Experiences

Marine and maritime tourism is big business in Bali, as is the fishing industry, which is why leaders have come together to introduce new measures to protect the ocean around South Bali.

Ketut Suardika
Beach Safety For Kids Top Priority For Bali Tourists As Serious Incident Unfolds
Safety, Swells & Meteorology โ€ข 4 min

Beach Safety For Kids Top Priority For Bali Tourists As Serious Incident Unfolds

On Tuesday afternoon, despite intensive efforts from Search and Rescue teams, the two children had not been found.

Bali Expert Editorial Team
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