Nusa Penida doesn’t just offer beaches and cliffs, there is something more to explore, like Bukit “Teletubbies” Teletubbies Hill. Who doesn’t remember the cutest childhood tv show, Teletubbies? Known as four cute characters, lively, and live around natural green hills.
Let us tell you that Teletubbies hill is located in Nusa Penida. So, next time you want to visit Nusa Penida, make sure to put the home of the Teletubbies on your list. Here are some things you need to know before visiting.
Best Time to Visit
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Teletubbies scenery is one of the best sceneries here in Nusa Penida, not only that but they offer more than just one scenery you can choose from while visiting these hills. If you like Teletubbies’ green hills full of soft grass, April to December (rainy season) would be the best time to visit.
During summer the hills will be dry and brown, but don’t be too worried it does still look marvellous as it is.
For your information, to reach the top of the hills you need to venture out on a short hike. Don’t forget to prepare your camera because during the trekking you will be served by a beautiful view that you do not want to miss. While trekking it is best to wear comfy footwear and a jacket, due to the strong wind.
Once you reach the top, it all pays off. From Teletubbies up the hill, you can see the beautiful natural scenery of the ocean and people’s houses. Teletubbies sunset has a beautiful charm in the afternoon and this area, and the sunrise bright in the morning, is still rarely known by tourists.
How To Get To Teletubbies Hills
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Teletubbies Hill location in the village of Tanglad, Nusa Penida Subdistrict, Bali. You can reach your destination in just 40-50 Minutes by crossing Badung Strait with a speed boat from Bali’s mainland. If you’re staying on Nusa Lembongan or Ceningan, you can catch a boat across from the Yellow Bridge.
Located about 25 kilometers from the Kutampi Village and Ship Harbor to the east. You can rent a scooter for about IDR 80,000 in the harbor, though it is a bumpy ride the scenery makes up for it. As long as you are in no rush and enjoy riding a scooter, it will be fine.
The entrance fee is about IDR 10,000 which can be very affordable.
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Teletubbies Hill History
Teletubbies hills now are not the same as then. Some people know it as Gamal hill because the Gamal tree was planted there by locals to feed their animals. Now, the name changes as it is similar to Teletubbies in television shows.
Most people called Teletubbies Hill or Bukit Teletubbies this because the contour of the hill is neat and also very quiet. Also a reference to the famous children’s television program where the plot is about a home for fuzzy creatures living in a home surrounded by green hills.
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