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Kid’s Zone

Outdoor Activities

Bali is an extremely welcoming place for kids of all ages, and the Indonesians themselves are particularly patient, tolerant and gifted in keeping kids happy.

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BAGus AGro PelAGA

An ideal agro-tourism experience, this luxury farm offers organic farming, yoga and trekking with 30 country-style Country Farm Rooms, 16 Luxury Farm Villas or camping on the resort’s grounds.

Jl Raya Puncak Mangu, Desa Pelaga, Petang T. +62 85100733111 | www.bagusagropelaga.com

BAli Bird PArK

Not only a unique place designed to increase the children’s awareness of their wildlife heritage, Bali Bird Park also welcomes school parties, provides children painting competitions and birthday parties.

Jl. Cok Ngurah Gambir, Singapadu T. +62 361 299 352 | www.balibirdpark.com

leAdBetter Golf AcAdemy

Recognized around the world as the number one golf coaching academy, Leadbetter offers the very best golf instruction in over 25 locations around the globe with experienced coaches teaching a broad range of clients from beginners and juniors through to the most dedicated amateurs, Indonesian Tour professionals and professionals.

A fun, open-air adventure centre in the heart of Bedugul offering 7 adventure circuits, 72 challenges for all ages including Suspended Bridges, Spider Nets, Tarzan Jumps, 160-metre long Flying-Fox, Flying Swings, and many more fun challenges.

Bali Botanical Gardens, Candikuning T: +62 361 934 0009 | balitreetop.com

PeeK A Boo

A children’s playground in Sanur with over 1000 sqm of airconditioned indoor space for families and children under 10 years old, including dedicated baby and toddler play stations while the adults can relax with a drink and a snack and watch their children play.

Jl Bypass Ngurah Rai #17 Sanur T: +62 361 282 638 | peekaboofun.com

mAson elePHAnt PArK & lodGe

Spend the day with majestic Sumatran Elephants here at Bali’s first and awardwinning elephant rescue facility. In the park’s lush and tranquil setting, the little ones can get to know 31 endangered Sumatran elephants, all rescued from Sumatran camps.

Jl. Elephant Park Taro, Taro Village, Tegallalang, Ubud Bali | T: +62 361 721 480 www.masonelephantlodge.com

WAterBom BAli

A world-class fun hub filled with the industry’s most exciting engineering feat, Waterbom Bali is nestled within 3.8 acres of tropical garden in the centre of bustling Kuta. Asia’s number 1 waterpark, also ranked 2nd in the world by TripAdvisor is home to 22 outstanding slides and rides that are built and maintained to strict international safety and hygiene standards.

Jl. Kartika Plaza, Kuta | T: +62 361 755 676 www.waterbom-bali.com

BAli zoo

Bali’s first zoological park and wildlife conservatory set on 8 hectares of lush lands in Singapadu, Gianyar. Bali Zoo is home to over 500 different types of rare and exotic animals including tropical birds, mammals and reptiles.

Singapadu, Sukawati Gianyar | T: +62 361 249 310 www.bali-zoo.com

Kids zone At BAli sAfAri & mArine PArK

Experience close encounters with real and beautiful, unique animals from around the world. Featuring educational shows, fun parks and interactive photo spaces, the little ones will enjoy a variety of thrilling moments here at Bali Safari.

Jl. Bypass Prof. Dr. Ida Bagus Mantra Km. 19,8 T: 1500-212 | www.balisafarimarinepark.com

turtle HAtcHery

Reef Seen Turtle Hatchery Project was established in 1992 to protect local sea turtles and their eggs. In this place children can watch and learn how to breed turtles.

Pemuteran Village, Gerokgak, Singaraja. T: +62 362 93001 / 92339

riP curl scHool of surf

With professional instructors, kids under 13 can learn how to choose a good board, read surf conditions, decide when to surf, take good position, catch small waves... and more!!

Photo Courtesy of Bali Dynasty Resort

liGA tennis Junior tennis AcAdemy @ltcA

Biggest tennis centre in Bali with world-class coaches, perfect for kids and teenagers between 4 to 18 years old. Free Open Days available, along with Tennis Camps & Holidays, Private Lessons, Group Activities, Membership and Tournament Registration.

Jl. Bumbak Dauh, Umalas, Bali Ph: +628 7771 400 500 | https://liga.tennis/ltca

cooKinG clAsses

Many private villas, hotels and resorts offer cooking classes, some even with visits to the local markets to purchase the freshest produce. Check out our listings under Hotels and Villas to explore your options.

BAlinese dAncinG

Many hotels and resorts offer this activity as part of their Kids Club’s schedule. However, if you wish to take external classes, then head up to the Ubud hills where many classes are on offer for all ages. A beautiful introduction to this is to watch the cultural display held in the Palace in the centre of town of an early evening, in full costume. Contact Ubud Tourist Office (Bina Wisata) on Jalan Raya Ubud from 8am – 8pm.

Beaches

There are several children friendly beaches, and even beach clubs who will cater to our little treasures with all luxurious needs close by.

sAnur

This beach has a wonderful promenade that stretches for kilometres, allowing for strolls with prams or even gentle cycling, dotted with restaurants and hotels. The beaches are white sand and perfect for wading, snorkeling and supervised swimming. There are some sport centres that rent equipment as well as organize lessons, if desired.

sundAys BeAcH cluB

This trendy beach club is hidden among towering limestone cliffs overlooking 180 metres of white sand. Entry is IDR 300,000 per adult and IDR 50,000 for kids aged 3-11 and set against food & beverages. Relax on deck chairs and bean bags or enjoy water sports, beach volleyball and a tantalizing selection at the shack-style restaurant. Jl. Pantai Selatan Gau, Banjar Wijaya Kusuma Ungasan Ph: +62 361 8482 111 www.sundaysbeachclub.com

nusA duA

This beach curves creating a lagoon feel, and is the throes of completing its promenade, allowing for strolls with prams or even gentle cycling, dotted with restaurants and hotels. This beach is perfect for wading, snorkeling and supervised swimming. When the tide is out there is hours of fun searching in the rock pools. There are some trees on the beach also offering shade as well as sunbeds for hire, and sport centres that rent equipment for activities as well as organize lessons, if desired.

tAnJunG BenoA

A lot of water sports are offered in this area, just next to Nusa Dua. The beach is clean and the sea calm and mostly flat due to the reef break being further out. You can water ski, parasail, snorkel, jetski, windsurf etc in this area. This is also a hotel and resort area, so there are many restaurants with a multitude of cuisines to pick from, most being kid friendly.

PAsir PutiH BeAcH cluB & BAr

Housed within an open-sided bamboo edifice, Pasir Putih welcomes walk-in visitors as well as guests of the tented Menjangan Dynasty Resort at Banyuwedang Bay in Northwest Bali. Enjoy all-day dining, beachside swimming or have fun kayaking, canoeing and paddle boarding in the calm turquoise sea. Desa Pejarakan, Gerokgak, Kabupaten Buleleng, Bali | Ph: +62 361 753300 | info@ menjangandynasty.com | www.menjangandynasty.com

cAfé lA PAsion

On the road to Balangan beach, this relaxing Latin-American style café features positive vibes, a non-pretentious atmosphere, delicious food & cakes and the best coffee you’ll ever have in Bali. Come by and hang out, meet with friends, do some work or just grab-and-go, this cafe is a definite must-try if you’re in the neighbourhood. Jl. Pantai Balangan, Jimbaran, Kuta Sel. Bali | Ph: +62 812-38-10-9228 / 0812-468221-88 | lapasionbali.com

medicAl needs

On a more serious note, BIMC Hospital centrally located between all the tourist areas, can provide cares the whole family, and especially little ones, for all possible medical attention. This is a western style hospital with a multilingual body of staff and supports insurance and/or emergency assistance companies with ease. If possible do make an appointment or if not, ambulances are an option. T. +62 361 761 263 open 24 hours.