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Nusa Dua

Bali, Indonesia · Asia

About Nusa Dua

Nusa Dua works well as a base: 15 minutes from Jimbaran, 7km from Bali Mandara Toll Road.

Nusa Dua is a town located in Bali, Indonesia. With a population of 2,500, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Nusa Dua sits in Indonesia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Makassar time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Nusa Dua to your route.

About Nusa Dua

Nusa Dua is a resort area built in the 1970s in the southern part of Bali, Indonesia. Known as an enclave of large five-star resorts, it covers 350 hectares of land and encloses more than 20 resorts. It is located 22 kilometers from Denpasar, the provincial capital of Bali, and is administered as part of Benoa urban

Read more village (kelurahan) in South Kuta District of Badung Regency. Nusa Dua means two islands (nusa 'island', dua 'two'), because there are two islands in the bay of the Indonesia Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) area. On the southern side lies Peninsula Island, and on the northern side lies Nusa Dharma Island, which is smaller but shadier, and which contains the Pura/Temple Nusa Dharma. The core area of ITDC Nusa Dua is a gated community. There are security checkpoints, and visitors are charged a fee to enter.

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Where is Nusa Dua located?

Nusa Dua is located in Bali, Indonesia, Asia. The coordinates are -8.8005 latitude, 115.2334 longitude.

What is the population of Nusa Dua?

Nusa Dua has a population of approximately 2,500 people, making it a town in Indonesia.

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Quick Information

Population
2,500
Continent
Asia
Country
Indonesia
Region
Bali
Timezone
Asia/Makassar
Coordinates
-8.8005, 115.2334

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Indonesia

Police
110
Ambulance
118
Fire
113
All emergencies
112
Driving side
left
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Worth the detour from Nusa Dua

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

famous road

Bali Mandara Toll Road

12.7km toll road built over the sea across Benoa Bay, linking Nusa Dua, Ngurah Rai Airport and Sanur.

7 km · about 15 min drive

beach

Green Bowl Beach

A small Bukit-peninsula cove reached by roughly 300 steps down the cliff, with two sea caves at the back and reef exposed at low tide. Sunsets are largely uncrowded.

9 km · about 15 min drive

beach

Kuta Beach

Wide surf beach on Bali's southwest coast near Ngurah Rai Airport, backed by the island's busiest tourist strip.

12 km · about 20 min drive

beach

Sanur Beach

Sheltered east-coast Bali beach with a long paved promenade and calm reef-protected water, a common first or last stop.

13 km · about 25 min drive

beach

Seminyak Beach

Bali's trendy beach strip known for upscale beach clubs, spectacular sunsets, boutique shopping, and vibrant nightlife.

15 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Uluwatu Temple

A dramatic sea temple perched on a steep cliff 70 meters above the Indian Ocean, famous for its sunset Kecak fire dance performances.

17 km · about 20 min drive

cafe

Deus Ex Machina Bali

The Bali outpost of the Deus motorcycle and surf culture empire in Canggu, a destination cafe where custom bikes, surfboards, and great coffee converge.

20 km · about 25 min drive

natural wonder

Angel's Billabong

A natural rock channel on Nusa Penida's west coast that fills with glass-clear water at low tide, forming an infinity pool above the surf. Swimming is dangerous when swell breaks over the lip.

25 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Nusa Dua

  • Right hereBali Mandara Toll Road12.7km toll road built over the sea across Benoa Bay, linking Nusa Dua, Ngurah Rai Airport and Sanur.
  • 27 kmKelingking BeachA jaw-dropping clifftop viewpoint on Nusa Penida where a T-Rex-shaped headland plunges to a pristine hidden beach far below.
  • 41 kmTegallalang Rice TerracesDramatic cascading rice paddies carved into steep hillsides near Ubud, showcasing the traditional Balinese cooperative irrigation system.
  • 50 kmJatiluwih Rice TerracesUNESCO-listed expansive rice paddies in Bali's highlands showcasing the traditional Balinese subak irrigation system across dramatic hillsides.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Nusa Dua.

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🇮🇩 Indonesia

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Kuta

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Legian

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13 km awayPop. 10,000

Sanur

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14 km awayPop. 14,628

Denpasar

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17 km awayPop. 725,314

Dajan Tangluk

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17 km away

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