Bali & Beyond
The emerald shores of Indonesia have never been more accessible. Take off with Garuda Indonesia to explore Bali's bounty of lush rainforests, Lombok’s white-sand beaches and countless buzzing towns at any time of the year.
Garuda Indonesia takes you to your tropical sanctuary in true style, promising world-famous hospitality for your dream escape; boasting a five-star full-service experience from an award-winning crew – the best to connect you to Bali and beyond.
Garuda Indonesia offers sky-high benefits for its passengers, starting with a generous 30kg baggage allowance for Economy Class and 40kg baggage allowance for Business Class passengers, plus an additional 23kg for sporting equipment for those wanting to experience Indonesia’s best diving opportunities or Bali’s famed surf breaks for themselves. Flying direct from Melbourne and Sydney, Garuda connects you to Indonesia’s top destinations, with a host of domestic services to help you discover how easy it is to explore beyond Bali.
Embrace the emerald isles of Indonesia with easy access to a diverse landscape of natural beauty. Lombok is only a speedboat trip away from Bali and promises a wealth of treasures: blissful beaches, ancient volcanoes and deeply spiritual temples. On the island’s sandy south coast, Mandalika gives travellers the choice of high-octane thrill or beachside chill thanks to its world-class motorcycle racing circuit and shores to rival Bali’s best. Another of Indonesia’s wonders is Komodo, the famed island home of the Komodo dragon. Komodo National Park, which occupies a majority of the island, is best explored from nearby Flores Island. Direct flights to Labuan Bajo on Flores Island are available from Jakarta and Bali. Flight time from Bali is just 1 hour 15 minutes onboard Garuda Indonesia.
Yogyakarta, the beating heart of Javanese culture, serves up sumptuous cuisine and vibrant local arts. Just a short flight from Bali, a visit to this historic region also presents a golden opportunity to visit beautiful Borobudur, an 8th century architectural masterpiece and the largest Buddhist temple in the world. Direct flights from Bali open the door to Indonesia’s distant delights. In North Sumatra, tranquil Lake Toba takes the title as the world’s largest volcanic lake. On the coast of North Sulawesi, set against the backdrop of the island’s rugged mountains, idyllic Likupang is the gateway to some of Indonesia’s very best dive sites.
On Bali’s Bukit Peninsula, Jimbaran Bay promises local vibes and luxury stays just 10 minutes’ from Denpasar Airport. The ultra-glam gather on Uluwatu’s limestone clifftops – crowned with exclusive villas, swanky beach clubs and million-dollar views. Whether you’re here for a party or peace, don’t miss Uluwatu Temple’s vistas or a paddle at Bingin Beach. In contrast, families flock to Nusa Dua for manicured shores, golf greens and grand resorts. Here, days are best spent flopped on Geger Beach or banana boating Benoa Bay – a watersports mecca.
Catch breathtaking sunrises and snorkel havens at the island’s eastern hideaways: Sanur’s five-kilometre coastline jostles with gentle waves and colourful fishing boats; its port marks the launch point for exploring neighbouring Nusa islands: Lembongan, Penida and Ceningan. Candidasa charms with its tranquil lagoon and the highlands, sculpted with rice paddies and ornate water temples, mark the start of adventurous treks. The nearby port of Padangbai is a gateway to The Gili’s —an island trio promising ethereal beaches, full moon parties and unrivalled sunsets.
The epitome of wellness awaits in Ubud’s emerald terraced hills. Only an hours’ drive from Kuta, Bali’s cultural heart draws yogis and retreat-seekers eager to detox Western stresses with Indonesian holistic traditions. When you’re not in deep meditation or downward dog, find magic in the Sacred Monkey Forest or a rice paddy sunrise.
Seminyak is the place to be seen for foodies and Instagram’s elite. World-class restaurants and influencer lairs line Eat Street, from Melbourne-grade brunch spots to Asian-fusion institutions. Inland, private pool villas are landscaped in jungles while palm-fringed shores host starlit dining, iconic beach clubs and some of Bali’s best sunsets. Nearby Canggu’s hipster enclave charms with its surf-ready waves, wholefood cafés and artisan bazaars.
A hive of affordable spas, souvenir markets and non-stop nightlife, Kuta invites hot days swirling through Waterbom Bali and balmy nights sipping ice-cold Bintang on Poppies Lane. The lively bars and street stalls stretch into Legian, where strips of shops and fragrant warungs bustle behind big-name beachfront resorts.
Choose the warm welcome of spectacular Indonesia and book the holiday of a lifetime with Garuda Indonesia.
