Nusa Penida Ferry Returns: Two Trips a Day from Padangbai
The KMP Nusa Jaya Abadi, the main vessel on the Padangbai — Nusa Penida crossing, made its first run after repairs on the morning of October 5, according to the local transport authority.
Nusa Penida Gets a New Sea Ambulance Service
Nusa Penida now has a sea ambulance that will carry patients between the islands and medical facilities.
The Nusa Medica Sea Ambulance service was officially launched on September 22 at Bias Munjul harbour on Nusa Lembongan.
Nusa Penida Moves to Improve Safety After Tourist Deaths
A series of tragic incidents on Nusa Penida has prompted local officials to tighten safety measures.
The first accident occurred on 12 September at Kelingking Beach. A 29-year-old Australian woman fell from a cliff and died. The following day, a traveller from the UK drowned at Crystal Bay. The Klung…
Nusa Penida Ferry Breakdown Brings Long Delays to Padangbai
If you were planning to travel to Nusa Penida with your motorbike, you may now face an unexpected problem in Padangbai. The main ferry on the route is out of service, and the temporary replacement is…
Nusa Penida Gets a Single 112 Emergency Number
Klungkung Regency has launched a single emergency number — 112. Calls are free, and the number can be used to report a fire, accident, crime, natural disaster, or someone in urgent need of medical hel…
Nusa Penida Entry Fees Expand to All Beaches and Viewpoints
From 12 August, visitors to Nusa Penida will be charged 25 thousand rupiah to enter the main beaches and viewpoints. This is separate from the island entry fee that foreigners already pay. Guides say…
Nusa Penida to Test Ocean Current Power Plant
A pilot power plant that generates electricity from ocean currents is being planned in the waters off Nusa Penida, with commissioning targeted for 2029.
Researchers are currently studying the marine conditions around the island. By the end of 2027, they are expected to select the site, determine the most suitable technology, and estimate the project’s…
No-Fly Zone: Drones Temporarily Banned in Nusa Dua
If you were planning to film the scenery around Nusa Dua, hold off on launching your drone for now. Bali police have tightened control over the airspace in the area because of two international police…
Chinese Investor Wins Court Battle Over Nusa Penida Lift
The drama surrounding the controversial glass lift at Kelingking Beach on Nusa Penida has taken a new turn, though the story is far from over.
The project's investor, PT Indonesia Kaishi Tourism Property Investment Development Group, has won its first legal round: the Denpasar Administrative Court annulled the Bali Municipal Police orde…
Nusa Penida’s New Tourist Fee System Sparks Traffic Chaos
On September 1, 2026, a new system for collecting the tourist levy, called One Gate One Destination, officially came into force on Nusa Penida. The reform, set out in local Regulation No. 4 of 2026, h…