Best Things To Do In Pemuteran, Indonesia: Top 8 Outdoor Activities

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Dayana
Dayana 
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Pemuteran is a small town in Bali, mostly known for its largest artificial Biorock reef project in the world with a strong marine conservation movement in this area. Located in the northwest corner of Bali, Pemuteran boasts of artful resorts and a real beach getaway. The Singaraja–Gilimanuk road is a major route where many major businesses can be found along the road. If you decide to stay in Pemuteran, this is a great place to walk or get around by bicycle, and your hotel should be able to assist you should you need to rent a car or a motorbike.

If you decide to visit Pemuteran for a day trip, consider renting a car with driver to take you from Lovina to Pemuteran. Remember to fix the price in advance and make sure petrol is included to avoid other issues. You can also reach Pemuteran by taking the rattletrap buses (top tip: try to haggle the price if you’re a foreigner since the vehicle operators tend to overcharge tourists) and tell the driver to drop you off at Pemuteran. For the outdoorsy types, check out these top eight outdoor activities that you shouldn’t miss while in Pemuteran:

1. Save turtles at Reef Seen Divers Resort

Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account

Posted by Reef Seen Divers' Resort on Wednesday, October 2, 2019

If you’re an animal lover who cares about animals and the environment in general, this place specializes in diving, reef protection and aquatic animals. Some of the things you can do to help out include taking care of the turtles, feeding them and making donations. The place also teaches you diving and snorkeling.

Reef Seen Divers Resort

Address: Desa Pemuteran, Gerokgak, Pemuteran, Gerokgak, Buleleng Regency, 81155 Bali, Indonesia

Website: Reef Seen Divers Resort

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2. Drinking at Joe's Bar


Happy Hour all day long? Head on down to Joe’s Bar! Offering plenty of boozy drinks, local and western cuisines, the bar even goes to great lengths by catering to your dietary needs (for instance, you can inform them if you need your food to be gluten free). The bar comes even more alive in the evening with a live band and other performances.

Joe's Bar

Address: Jl. Singaraja-Gilimanuk, Pemuteran, Gerokgak, Kabupaten Buleleng, 81155 Bali, Indonesia

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3. Coral conservation at Pemuteran Bay


The Pemuteran Bay is a premier dive site and home to the world’s largest artificial reef project. The collaborative conservation efforts between the local communities, dive operators and resort owners through the Karang Lestari Foundation help to recover the area, which used to face issues like cyanide fishing. You can be part of the project and help to restore the area to its glory.

Pemuteran Bay

Address: Dusun Pemuteran, Gerokgak, Buleleng, North Bali

Website: Karang Lestari Foundation

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4. Boat ride, snorkel and scuba dive at Menjangan Island

Menjangan island
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Menjangan, which means deer in Indonesian, is located about 8 kilometers (5 miles) to the northwest of Bali island. The small island is considered to be an important part of the local tourism industry due to its marine fauna that incorporates one of the best-preserved coral reefs in the area. You can easily find plenty of scuba-diving shops here that arrange daily trips to the island.

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5. Pearl picking demo at Atlas Pearl Farm

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At the large farm water, you get a guided tour of the farm and watch a demonstration of pearl picking and accessory making. In addition to that, you can also buy some pearls and other jewelry at the farm’s shop.

Atlas Pearl Farm

Address: Penyabangan, Gerokgak, Buleleng Regency, 81155 Bali, Indonesia

Website: Atlas Pearl Farm

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6. Sightseeing at Pura Pabean

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Those who love sightseeing can marvel at the majestic architecture of Pura Pabean, one of the must-visit Balinese temples on the island. Also known as Geriya Konco Dewi, Pura Pabean is located on hilly grounds bordering the ocean and it overlooks the picturesque coast towards Pemuteran. You’ll need to do some climbing to reach the temple, but the view is worth the effort. If you plan to visit the temple (or any temple in Bali for that matter), it’s advised that you wear something modest like a sash or a sarong to respect the place of worship.

Pura Pabean

Address: JL. Gili Manuk - Seririt, Banyupoh, Denpasar, Kabupaten Buleleng, 81155 Bali, Indonesia

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7. Sightseeing at Pulaki Temple


Opposite to Pura Pabean is the Pulaki Temple, which is one of the six most sacred temples of Bali counted. This temple is situated on the flat plateau with rocky hills as a backdrop, which makes for a breathtaking view. There’s a jungle behind the temple, which also happens to be the home to macaques, so expect lots of them wandering around the temple if you happen to be here! Because of this, the main courtyard is no longer quiet because of the monkeys, which are often waiting to steal the fruit of the sacrifices. The locals are accustomed to the monkeys and no longer mind them.

Pulaki Temple

Address: Jl. Seririt-Gilimanuk, Banyupoh, Gerokgak, Kabupaten Buleleng, 81155 Bali, Indonesia

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8. Alfresco dining at Bali Balance Café & Bistro

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Posted by Bali Balance Café Bistro on Thursday, 28 March 2013

At Bali Balance Cafe & Bistro, you’ll find plenty of special coffees and homemade cakes and snacks. The place also serves Germany cuisine and breakfast. Offering alfresco dining in a tropical setting, there’s free WiFi available, plus other services that include delivery and takeaway meals if you’re on the go. Some of the must-tries are the sandwiches, mango lassie, Croissant Parisienne and carrot cake.

Bali Balance Café & Bistro

Address: Jalan Singaraja - Gilimanuk, Desa Pemuteran, Kec. Gerokgak, Pemuteran, Gerokgak, Kabupaten Buleleng, 81155 Bali, Indonesia

Website: Bali Balance Café & Bistro

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A small town with amazing outdoor activities to do

Whether you’re the outdoorsy type or not, there’s no denying that the outdoor activities available in Pemuteran are hard to miss. Efforts, like saving turtles and conserving corals, are considered to be a ‘once in a lifetime experience’ that you must take part in, in addition to watching a demonstration of pearl picking and making and visiting landmarks.

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Dayana is a freelance writer based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. She lives by the Rumi quote, "Let the beauty we love be what we do."

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