Tourist Information
What to know before you come.
Island guides, getting here, when to visit — and what's happening at the cottage.
Island permit
E-Retribution
If you want to Nusa Penida Island, you have prepare the E-retribution before arrive in the island. With more 3000 guests come to to Nusa Penida every day. The will scan the barcode that they have to paid it.
30 July 2026 · Wait Garden
Property news
The villa is taking shape
Foundations are down on the new private villa at the north end of the garden, with the first guests expected next season.
21 July 2026
Island guide
Manta season, and how to time it
Manta rays pass Nusa Penida most reliably between April and October. Here is how we plan a morning around them.
6 July 2026
Island guide
Getting to Wait Garden from Bali
Fast boats from Sanur run all morning, and we are fifteen minutes from where they dock. A short guide to the crossing.
12 June 2026