Indonesia · Bali
Nungnung Falls
Air Terjun Nungnung
One of Bali tallest waterfalls drops into a deep ravine reached by a long, steep concrete staircase through rice terraces and jungle, considerably less crowded than the island more famous falls. Locally the name translates roughly to green mountain, describing the thick forest that surrounds the plunge pool.
One of Bali tallest waterfalls drops into a deep ravine reached by a long, steep concrete staircase through rice terraces and jungle, considerably less crowded than the island more famous falls. Locally the name translates roughly to green mountain, describing the thick forest that surrounds the plunge pool.
Nungnung Falls drops 50 metres (164 ft) on the Nungnung stream. It is a plunge-type fall, and the nearest base for a visit is Petang, with DPS the closest airport. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate.
Dry season keeps the roughly 500-step descent into the ravine from getting slick.
What you can do here
Swimming
Plunge pools, natural infinity pools and the occasional lip pool you can legally sit in.
Hiking
From ten-minute boardwalks to multi-day approaches through cloud forest.
Photography
Light angles, moonbows, spray management and the hours that actually work.
When to go
Dry season keeps the roughly 500-step descent into the ravine from getting slick.
Entry: Entry fee ~15,000-20,000 IDR
Getting there
- Base townPetang
- AirportDPS
- CountryIndonesia
- RegionBali, Asia
- AccessModerate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail
On the map
-8.3253, 115.1483
Quick answers
How tall is Nungnung Falls?
Nungnung Falls drops 50 metres (164 feet). It is a plunge-type waterfall on the Nungnung stream.
When is the best time to visit Nungnung Falls?
Peak flow is April to June and September to October. Dry season keeps the roughly 500-step descent into the ravine from getting slick.
What can you do at Nungnung Falls?
Beyond the viewpoints: swimming, hiking and photography. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail.
How do you get to Nungnung Falls?
The usual base is Petang, and the closest airport is DPS. A real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail from there. Entry fee ~15,000-20,000 IDR.
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