Teletubbies Hill

At a Glance

• Original name: Bukit Teletubbies (Pundak Sari)
• Where: east Nusa Penida, Klungkung regency
• What it is: a run of rounded green hills like a cartoon landscape
• Famous for: the smooth "toy" hills and panoramic views
• Best time: wet season/after rain — the hills are greenest
• Getting there: east of the island, on the way to Atuh/Diamond beaches

Teletubbies Hill (Bukit Teletubbies) is a scenic run of rounded green hills on the east of Nusa Penida, nicknamed for their resemblance to the landscape of a children's cartoon. Rows of soft dome-shaped hills roll toward the horizon, and the road and lookouts open onto wide panoramas — especially lush after rain, when the grass is bright green.

Why Visit

It's an unusual landscape for Bali and a pleasant stop on the way east: smooth green hills, open space and good photos. It suits lovers of scenery and photography.

What You'll See

• Rows of rounded hills to the horizon — a "toy" terrain.
• Panoramas from the road and ridge lookouts.
• In the dry season the hills tu golden; in the wet season they're vivid green.

When to Visit and What to Know

Greenest in the wet season and just after; for light, the mo ing or pre-sunset hours.

• It's mostly a scenic stop on the way to the easte beaches — no separate "entrance" needed.
• Roads are rough in places; a driver or scooter is easiest.
• There's little shade — bring water and a hat.

Combine Your Trip

• Atuh and Diamond beaches — on the east of the island.
• The Tree House and the Thousand Islands viewpoint.

FAQ

Why are the hills called "Teletubbies"? For the resemblance of the rounded green hills to the landscape of the children's show "Teletubbies."

When are the hills greenest? In the wet season and just after; in the dry season the grass tu s golden.

Do I need to plan it specially? It's a scenic stop along the way to Nusa Penida's easte beaches.