Angle’s Billabong in Nusa Penida Island, Bali Province
Lots of beautiful natural attractions reside in Nusa Penida Island of Indonesia, especially related to beaches and sea scenery. For instance, tourists must visit Sakti Village where Angle’s Billabong resides. This natural pond is located near to the beach and features majestic cliff and rocks that surround it. For the information, tourists can even reach Pasih Uug Beach easily there. The only consideration is that tourists need to pass through a hill and conduct a short trekking to get to the location. This is quite rewarding, though. Tourists can even swim and take a bath in the pond once they arrive at the location.
The Nuance
In order to get to Angle’s Billabong, tourists need to walk and conduct a short trekking (passing through a hill). From the checkpoint, the distance is 300 meters. Once tourists arrive at the location, they may see rocky landscapes and beautiful sea scenery. The sound of powerful waves is also heard clearly and the weather is warm. Still, the most noticeable feature is the presence of a natural pond with its exotic green Tosca water. The water is crystal clear and it doesn’t have currents!
Exploring Angle’s Billabong
Some people are concerned with the meaning of the site’s name. As people may suggest, “Angel” means a kind of seraph and “Billabong” means a dead end downstream. The beauty represents that of an angle, in fact. The Billabong is located between two big rocky cliffs. Not to mention the nuance is peaceful, so it is suitable for relaxation and finding peace. This hidden spot indeed helps visitors to get rid of their stresses. At least, they are able to refresh their mind before going back to their work.
Aside from relaxation, most tourists come to Angle’s Billabong in order to enjoy swimming and taking a bath. The river is calm and refreshing, after all. Somehow, it is also suitable for kids who can swim. As long as they come with their parents, they are allowed to explore the river and play water in it. The site even features several natural ponds with a different depth. Thus, children should choose the shallowest one.
Photography becomes the next common reason for visiting Angle’s Billabong. Usually, they take photos of artistic beautiful coral reefs that surround Angle’s Billabong. What is more? It doesn’t have to be anything. That means tourists can simply sit by the shore hearing a powerful sound of waves and witnessing exotic sea scenery!
Nearby Attractions
- Broken Beach
- Tanjung Seganing
- Dolphin Beach
- Korawa Beach
How to Get There
Those who come from Jakarta City, it takes an airplane service to reach Bali Island (the first checkpoint). For the information, a flight from Soekarno – Hatta International Airport to Ngurah Rai International Airport may take around 1 hour and 40 minutes. After they get to Denpasar City, the next destination is Sanur Port by taking By Pass Ngurah Rai Street. The distance is 17.3 km, so the trip takes about 31 minutes or less. From Sanur, they should ride a fast boat to Nusa Penida Island right away. This voyage may take about 30 – 40 minutes, actually. Once arriving at Toyapakeh Port, their next destination is Angle’s Billabong and the best route is Raya Klumpu – Toyapakeh Street. This trip takes around 59 minutes, as the distance is 17.3 km.
Where to Stay
- Broken Beach Villa
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