TRAVEL WARNING: What you need to know if heading to Bali
Aussies travelling to Bali have been told to 'exercise a high degree of caution' following a number of tragic deaths.
Smartraveller — The Australian Government's official travel advice service — updated its advice on May 30, warning tourists of an increase in drownings and drink spikings.
'Australians have drowned in coastal areas, due to rough seas and strong rip currents at popular tourist beaches including in Bali. Many beaches are unpatrolled,' the advice stated.
'Drinks may be spiked or mixed with toxic substances.
'Be alert to the potential risks around drink spiking and methanol poisoning through consuming alcoholic drinks. Don't leave food or drinks unattended. Cases of methanol poisoning in drinks have previously been reported in Indonesia, including in Bali and Lombok.'
The warning also urged travellers to understand your visa conditions before entering Indonesia, as travellers have been refused entry for having a damaged passport. Damage can include water damage or minor tears and rips to pages.
Travellers should also read the Bali Government's 'Do's and Don'ts' for foreign tourists as 'Offensive behaviour that fails to respect local culture, religion, places of worship, and traditional ceremonies can lead to criminal penalties and/or deportation.'
The updated advice comes after at least four Aussies died in tragic incidents while on holiday in recent months.
In December 2024, 32-year-old Adelaide man Jacob Vennix died after being swept out to sea while on his honeymoon.
Less than a month later, three-year-old Sydney toddler Janaa Al Easawi died after being found unconscious in a pool at a villa in Seminyak.
In March this year, 39-year-old Anna Maree Blight died when a wave capsized the snorkelling tour boat she was on near Nusa Penida.
And just last week, young Aussie FIFO worker Byron Haddow died while on holiday — however his cause of death is still unknown.
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