Gitgit Waterfall Waterfall

Address: Gitgit Village area, near Singaraja, Buleleng Regency, Bali, Indonesia

Hours: Daily 7:00am-5:00pm

Admission: IDR 10,000-20,000 entry fee (varies); small parking or guide fees may apply.

Gitgit Waterfall is a freshwater cascade in northern Bali set in a forested stream valley and known for its accessible primary fall and visitor pathways. The site is a popular natural attraction for day trips from other parts of the island.

A short trail leads from the roadside entrance down to viewing platforms and the splash pool at the base of the main cascade; additional smaller falls and viewpoints lie upstream. Visitors commonly combine the waterfall stop with other northern Bali attractions such as coastal towns and mountain lakes.

The falls have long been a local tourism site and are managed for visitor access with steps and safety railings on the main approach. Seasonal flow varies with Bali’s wet and dry seasons, so stream volume increases during the rainy months.

Gitgit lies in the island’s northern interior, within reasonable driving distance of the port town of Singaraja and the central mountain and lake districts; it is typically reached by road from central or southern Bali.

• Visitor access: Situated in northern Bali, the falls are commonly visited as part of day tours from central or southern Bali and are accessed via a short walking route from the roadside car park.

What to See#

• Primary waterfall cascade: The main cascade is reached via a short walk through forested pathways and consists of a prominent vertical drop with a splash pool at the base.
• Viewpoints and trails: Lower and upper viewpoints reached by steps and trails that offer different perspectives on the falls and surrounding streamside vegetation.

Gitgit is about 30-45 minutes by car from Singaraja and roughly 90-120 minutes from southern Bali resorts. Road access is via Jalan Raya Gitgit from Singaraja; parking is available near the trailhead. Many visitors combine Gitgit with other north-Bali sights such as Sekumpul or Lovina.

• Arrive before 9:00 to see the falls with fewer visitors and to catch morning light in the gorge.
• Bring a light rain jacket; spray from the falls and upstream showers can make paths slippery.
• The viewpoint above the falls offers better photos than the lower viewing platform - but requires a brief hike.