Travel essentials for Indonesia
Adapters, plugs, tap water, tipping and health basics.
Power & adapters
Type C, F adapter required
Indonesia uses the two-round-pin European plug. Australian Type I plugs do not fit - you need a Type C adapter. Voltage is the same as Australia, so no converter is required.
230V, 50Hz
Tap water
Not safe to drink
Do not drink the tap water anywhere in Indonesia, including for brushing teeth in budget accommodation. Use bottled or filtered water and be wary of ice in small warungs.
Staying connected
Good 4G across Bali, Jakarta and tourist areas; patchy in the Gili Islands, Nusa Penida and remote Lombok.
Indonesian eSIMs are very cheap - often under AUD $10 for 10GB. Telkomsel has the best rural coverage.
Compare Indonesia eSIMsHealth risks
- Rabies from dogs and monkeys
- Dengue fever
- Bali belly - avoid tap water, ice from unknown sources, and unwashed produce
- Methanol poisoning from cheap spirits and free cocktails
Emergency numbers in Indonesia
| All emergencies | 112 |
|---|---|
| Police | 110 |
| Ambulance | 118 |
| Fire | 113 |
| Australian consulate | Australian Consulate-General Bali - +62 361 2000 100 |
Tipping and everyday costs
Not traditionally expected but increasingly common in tourism. Many restaurants add a 5-10% service charge plus 10-11% government tax. Rp 20,000-50,000 is a generous tip for a driver or guide.
What screening will actually let you pack
Half of what goes in the bag is decided by someone else. What you can take on a plane sets out the Australian rules item by item - power banks, liquids, scissors, aerosols - and what has to be declared at the border on the way home.
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Further reading: Power adapters by country: what Australians actually need to pack
How these comparisons are made
Plug types, voltages and frequencies come from the international electrotechnical standards data for each country, stated per destination with what that means for Australian appliances specifically - what needs an adapter, what needs a converter, and what should stay home. Read the full editorial policy.
Indonesia travel essentials FAQs
What power adapter do I need for Bali?
A Type C adapter - the two round pins used across Europe and Indonesia. The voltage is 230V, the same as Australia, so you don't need a voltage converter.
Can you drink the tap water in Bali?
No. Stick to bottled or filtered water, including for brushing your teeth outside good hotels, and be careful with ice at small warungs.
Planning Indonesia?
We will send you the Indonesia guide as it grows - what to book before you go, which eSIM and travel card are worth it there, and what things actually cost in Australian dollars.