Venue & Destination

DESTINATION
Bali is entwined with spirituality and religion and is the centre of the daily life of the Balinese. Every day, millions of Hindu Balinese place offerings, canangs, to the Gods outside their homes, work places and shops. Such is the religious importance to these people that everything in their life plays a secondary part. Life for them surrounds around the banjar (the temple) that, next to family, is the strongest and ruling influence over their lives.

Nusa Dua is the name of the peninsula that extends off the southern tip of the island of Bali. It is a pristine complex of international resort hotels and conference centres. As well as a host of luxury hotels, Nusa Dua is home to the most popular golf course in Bali and the main convention centre on the island. The peninsula’s beaches are glorious; white sand, deep, long and safe for swimming.

VENUE
Bali Nusa Dua Convention Centre
Nusa Dua, Bali 80363
INDONESIA

The venue chosen is the newly opened Nusa Dua Convention Centre, centrally located in Nusa Dua. This world class Convention Centre will provide an excellent facility for all participants to meet.

TRANSFER OPTIONS
Westin:

• Hyundai Trajet US$16 each way
• Hyundai Hi US$28 each way
• Mercedes Benz E Class US$38 each way

Nusa Dua:
The Nusa Dua offers airport pick up by a hotel taxi at US$25 each way. They do not offer a per person rate for airport transfers but one car suits for 3 persons with the luggage.

Marriott:

• Mercedes E200 Compresor US$75 each way
• Toyota Camry US$75 each way
• Toyota Alphard US$75 each way
• Toyota Innova US$18 each way

Taxi:
The official taxi counter is located outside the arrivals hall (exit arrivals turn right). Tell the attendant your destination, pay the fare according to the list below and proceed to the taxi with the receipt. A taxi from Bali Ngurah Rai Airport to Nusa Dua should cost approx US$10 - US$15.

VISA/IMMIGRATION INFORMATION
The Department of Justice and Human Rights has officially determined that as of 1 February 2004:

• The Free Visa Facility (length of stay max. 30 days) will be issued to citizens of the following countries: Brunei, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Macao, Morocco, Chile, Peru.
• The Visa-on-Arrival Facility (length of stay max. 30 days) will be issued to citizens of the following countries: Australia, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, South Africa, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, United States.
• Citizens of countries not stated above are required to apply for a visa at the Indonesian Embassy/Consulate in their country of domicile.

Please note that your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry into Indonesia and you must have proof of onward passage (either return or through tickets).

Passengers departing on international and domestic flights have to pay Rp. 50,000 and Rp. 11,000 airport tax respectively.

BANKING/CURRENCY
Bali, being part of Indonesia, uses the Indonesian currency, the Rupiah (abbreviated, Rp.) as its monetary unit. Banknotes come in a range of denominations, including the commonly available Rp.100,000, Rp.50,000, Rp.20,000, Rp.10,000, Rp.5,000, Rp.1,000, Rp.500 and Rp.100 notes, while useful coin denominations are Rp.100 and Rp.50.

Foreign money can be exchanged at most banks in Bali. Banking hours are usually from 8:00am to 3:00pm from Monday to Friday and until 1:00pm Saturday. Money can also be changed at the airport, at hotel cashiers, and at authorised money changers (found in almost every medium to large village and city). The exchange rates are published daily in newspapers and are usually posted prominently wherever money can be changed. Most authorised money changers operate seven days a week, and remain open daily until about 10:00pm.

CLIMATE
Bali is in the tropics, located about 6 degrees South of the equator. It means that the sun rises at 6am and sets at 6pm most of the year. The temperature variation is very small, and Bali does not have four seasons but has only wet season, typically from September to February, and a dry season for the other half of the year. But the difference is marginal; at the peak of the wet season you will see about a half-hour to an hour serious downpour in the afternoon. The rest of the time is nice, warm temperatures, especially with a twist of sea-breeze in the beaches of Kuta or Nusa Dua.