Tembeling Beach Nusa Penida – The Ultimate Guide

Tembeling Beach is one of my favorite spots to visit on Nusa Penida Island.

Featuring a number of cool things to see including pristine white sand beaches, tropical rainforests, natural lagoons, hidden caves, and cliff jumping spots.

I have put together this complete guide to visiting Tembeling Beach Nusa Penida including how to get there and what to expect when you arrive.

WHERE IS TEMBELING BEACH?

Tembeling Forest and Temebeling Beach are located on the west coast of Nusa Penida Island.

Some other highlights worth visiting on the west coast of the island are Kelingking Beach and Banah Cliff Viewpoints.

Click here to see the location on Google maps.

 

HOW TO GET HERE

The easiest way to get to Tembeling Beach Nusa Penida is by scooter.

There are a number of scooter rental shops dotted along the beachfront at Toya Pakeh harbor that will be able to sort you out with some wheels when you arrive.

Alternatively, most accommodations will help you to organize a scooter rental for the time you plan to spend on Nusa Penida Island.

You can expect to pay around 70,000 IDR per day for a Nusa Penida scooter rental with a full tank of gas.

Be sure to get a helmet as an extra precaution for riding on the roads in Nusa Penida as they are not very well maintained with potholes and loose gravel in many areas.

I also highly recommend purchasing travel insurance, especially when riding on the roads in Asia. Safety first!

Tembeling Beach

 

NUSA PENIDA INSTAGRAM TOUR

If you happen to be in Bali and planning to visit Nusa Penida Island, there is one tour that I can highly recommend that covers all the highlights on a full-day trip from Bali.

The Nusa Penida Instagram Tour is the most top-rated tour with great reviews and hundreds of bookings.

This tour covers the top Instagram locations on Nusa Penida such as Kelingking Beach, Angels Billabong, Broken Beach, and more!

With a hassle-free pick-up and drop-off from your hotel, return boat transfers from Bali, a hearty lunch, all entrance fees, and an English-speaking guide.

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ARRIVING AT TEMBELING NUSA PENIDA

The one-way track down to Tembeling Beach Nusa Penida from the main road is very steep and it’s recommended for experienced riders only.

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If you are not confident to ride down the sketchy road, there is typically a group of local Indonesians sitting in a small hut at the turnoff for Tembeling Forest that will offer you a return ride down on the back of their motorbike for 50,000 IDR.

If you want to save money, it’s possible to walk down which takes approximately 30-minutes each way.

Surprisingly, there are no parking or entrance fees for this location.

Tembeling Beach & Tembeling Forest

On the way down

 

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THINGS TO DO AT TEMBELING NUSA PENIDA

 

SWIM IN THE BLUE LAGOON

The main attraction is the freshwater blue lagoon nestled in the Tembeling Forest. This freshwater natural pool is the perfect spot for a swim on the way down to Tembeling Beach.

CLIFF JUMPING AT THE BLUE LAGOON

There are two cliff jumping spots into the blue lagoon. One is 3 meters high and the other is 5 meters.

I did a depth check of the lagoon before doing some cliff jumping and I wasn’t able to touch the bottom. My guess is that the lagoon is approximately 3 to 4 meters deep.

SECRET BEACH AND CAVES

Discover the hidden cave and secret beach just a short 2-minute walk from the blue lagoon through the Tembeling Forest. Squeeze through the crack in the rock into a cave that opens up onto a secret beach. There are hundreds of carefully crafted rock sculptures scattered across the beach on the other end of the cave.

JACUZZI POOL

Right before you get to Tembeling Beach there is a freshwater jacuzzi pool that the locals have creatively built on the edge of the cliffs. This is one of Nusa Penida’s best-kept secrets! Take a refreshing dip in the jacuzzi pool with incredible jungle views of the Tembeling forest and beach in the distance.

TEMBELING BEACH

Last but not least is the beautiful Tembeling Beach. There is a rocky reef on the shoreline and there a number of tidal pools to take a dip in but swimming in the waves here is definitely not recommended.

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Secret Beach and Caves

 

WHERE TO NEXT?

Nusa Penida Island offers a mecca of awesome adventures and locations that will leave you jaw-dropped and gasping with excitement around every corner of the island!

Click on the links below to discover more awesome things to do in Nusa Penida:

• Kelingking Beach
• Broken Beach
• Angels Billabong
• Crystal Bay
• Manta Point
• Banah Cliffs
• Atuh Beach
• Diamond Beach
• Broken Beach
• Rumah Pohon Tree House
• Peguyangan Waterfall
• Goa Giri Putri Cave
• Teletubbies Hill

Kelingking Beach Nusa Penida

 

 

BEST TOURS IN BALI

WHAT TO PACK FOR BALI

When visiting Bali, here is a list of items I highly recommend bringing with you;

• Sunscreen – the Balinese sun is very strong, so make sure to pack some high-quality sunscreen.
• Quick-dry travel towel – the most compact and lightweight towel for traveling.
• Reusable water bottle – stay hydrated by bringing along a reusable water bottle.
• Backpack – The Nomatic 30L Travel Pack is the ultimate backpack for everyday adventures.

If you’re interested in taking awesome photos and videos on your travels, this is the camera gear that I use and recommend;

• GoPro HERO10 – the most popular camera on the planet for action-packed adventures.
• Canon EOS R – perfect for traveling, this is the most affordable, compact camera on the market.
• DJI Mini 3 Pro – take your photos and videos to new heights with this user-friendly drone camera.

 

MORE BALI TRAVEL GUIDES

• Nusa Penida Guide: Things To Do In Nusa Penida
• Nusa Lembongan Guide: Things To Do In Lembongan
• Nusa Ceningan Guide: Things To Do In Nusa Ceningan
• Bali Travel Guide: 2 Week Bali Itinerary
• Bali Waterfalls Guide: Best Bali Waterfalls
• Bali Beaches Guide: Best Beaches In Uluwatu

 

TRAVEL RESOURCES FOR YOUR NEXT TRIP

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FINAL THOUGHTS

If you have any questions about Tembeling Beach Nusa Penida, please drop me a comment below and I will get back to you as soon as I can.

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