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OUTDOOR
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Established in '94, AJ Hackett
at the 66 Club is Bali's highest bungy jump,
right on the beach. A45m. bungy tower with lift,
that jumps over a 5m. deep pool, makes it perfect
for water dips! The Tower is also open to non-jumpers,
the best place to catch that perfect Bali sunset.
Open daily, noo - 8pm; nightly, Fri. & Sat.2am.
- 5am. Sunday sessions are back from 5 - 7 pm
onwar, free entry, use of pool, discounted jumps
& cheap beer etc....call 731144 for free
transport or drop into their site: www. aj-hackett.com/bali
Not advisable during the rainy
season (nov.to march).Bali's highest mountain,
Mt. Agung takes between 3 to 6 hours to climb.
It takes a day (return trip) to reach the summit
of Mt.Batukaru. Guides are a must! For the more
adventurous, try Mt. Rinjani, Lombok (ascent
and descent - 3 days)
Most pedal - pushers can find their own way
around, however, there are adventure companies
offering guided excursion on bikes through mountain
trails, which are worth taking, just until you
get your bearings! Call is a fantastic way to
see Bali "off the beaten track."
Golfers have the choice of four golf courses
on Bali. On Bali's south-west coast is Nirwana
Bali Golf Club , a stunningly, spectacular
courses close to the famous temple at Tanah
Lot, voted again and again Asia's top venue
- call 815960/70 for further information and
reservations, and enquire about the many golf
packages they have to offer. Alternatively,
on the south-east coast in Nusa Dua, you can
tee off at the Bali Golf and Country Club. A
shorter 9-hole course at the Grand Bali Beach,
Sanur, caters to those more interested in a
quick round of golf. In the beautiful and cool
countryside of Mt. Catur, cantral Bali, is Bali
Handara Kosaido Country Club, an 18-hole Golf
Resort.
Pioneers in their field. Waka Land Cruises
take you on a luxury adventure to discover the
"secret soul" of Bali in their legendary,
but modern, Land Rovers, along their route to
sacred mt. Batukaru. Visit a typical Balinese
family compound, and stroll around the gardens
to witness the many spices growing, as well
as visit a sacred hot water spring, and view
the traditional mining methods. Waka's own rainforest
restaurant is also a magical place to stop for
lunch, with a selection of Indonesian cuisine
served from bubbling pots and traditional earthen
ovens. Call Waka Land Cruise 426972.
For a great adrenalin rush, why not get together
w/a group of friends for fun and laughter, as
you run around trying to splat each other in
a 3 hectare arena, withing a 3 game choice.
Umpired for fairplay & safety, reserve on
700300 or check out www.paintballbali.com
Check out the nearest 5-star hotel in your
area for courts. Best to play early morning
or late afternoon when the fierce tropical sun
is weakest. The Nikko Bali has a Bali Tennis
Academy to improve your shot.
Using guides is advisable, as it is easy to
get lost trekking in Bali. Parts of the jungle
can look identical, and many of the paths lead
nowhere. SOBEK, provide professionally guided
village and mountain treks and organized walks
around the National Park. The Eco Tour
Trek is an unobtrusive trek through forest,
plantantions, rural hamlets complete with picnics
by the lake.This unique tour introduces the
uninitiated to a seldome-seen side of "Bali".
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