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The Nusa Penida Tree House (formally known as “Rumah Pohon Treehouse”) is a dreamy and whimsical spot on Nusa Penida Island. While it started as a gorgeous and hidden place to camp for the night, it has now become a popular place to visit and a photography hot-spot.
This treehouse is literally your childhood dream come true and a must-see on Nusa Penida. Here’s everything you need to know before you go!
Where is Nusa Penida Tree House?
The Nusa Penida Tree House is on Google Maps as “Rumah Pohon Tree House” (here) and is located on the east coast of Nusa Penida Island. Nusa Penida is an hour off the coast of Bali, Indonesia and the tree house is about another hour drive from the main port.
Overview of Nusa Penida Tree House
| Address | Pejukutan, Nusapenida, Klungkung Regency, Bali 80771 |
| Entrance fee | 50,000 IDR |
| Best time to visit | Sunrise |
| Hike length | 5 minutes each way |
| Hike Difficulty | Easy |
| Nearby places | Diamond Beach, Thousand Islands Viewpoint, Atuh Beach |
What to expect at Nusa Penida Tree House
Hike to the treehouse
After you park you will begin your hike down to the Rumah Pohon Tree House. The hike starts here and is pretty simple since the whole thing is just 5 minutes of stairs. As you hike you can see where the treehouses are and also get a feel for where to go to continue your trek to Thousand Islands Viewpoint.
Note: while getting down to the treehouses is easy, the stairs are pretty steep so be prepared for the hike back up.
Rumah Pohon Tree House
Once you hike down you’ll find there are actually three treehouses in the area that are all rented out as Airbnbs. The most popular one for photos is the furthest away and situated closest to the coast.
Since it depends on what time of day you visit, there may or may not be a queue lining up for photos already once you arrive. On the stairs leading up to the treehouse you can see the signs stating that it is 50K IDR per person for photos and also stating that each person has a 3 minute time limit for photos. The guys running this spot were even there to collect money for photos at 5:45 am!
After you take photos here you can continue your trek another minute or two up to the beautiful Thousand Islands Viewpoint for more photos and to get a unique vantage of Diamond Beach. At Thousand Island Viewpoint photos are free – woohoo! There are also a couple of the insta-famous birds nest apparatuses to take photos on next to the treehouse, but we aren’t sure what they charge for those since we skipped them.
Nusa Penida Tree House Instagram Spots
- On the steps of the treehouse
- Bird’s Nest apparatus to the left of the treehouse
- Thousand Island Viewpoint (1 minute hike up further past the treehouse)
- Diamond Beach (nearby, 10 minute walk)
Do note that each person can only take photos on the treehouse steps for 3 minutes, and while you are there you should stay quiet to minimize the disturbance for the guests staying there.
>> Check out the photography gear we bring with us & if you want to up your photo game, also look into our online photography course!
How to get to Nusa Penida Tree House
From Bali you first need to take a ferry to Nusa Penida. Then from the main harbor, Toya Pakeh Harbour, Nusa Penida Tree House is only about an hour drive. It is easiest to hire a driver to get here and take you around Nusa Penida for the day, instead of trying to drive yourself. The roads in Nusa Penida are notoriously terrible, so it’s much safer to hire a local.
>> Tip: You also can’t miss Angel’s Billabong while you’re in Nusa Penida!
Nusa Penida Tree House Entrance Fee
It costs 50,000 IDR ($3.50 USD) per person to take photos at the Tree House in 2019.
Rumah Pohon Tree House Opening Hours
The tree houses are open 24 hours a day, however it’s important to be mindful that people have booked them as their accommodation.
Best time to visit Rumah Pohon Tree House
Sunrise is certainly the best time to visit Rumah Pohon Treehouse. Because it is situated on the east coast of the island, the sunrise here is just indescribable. Not only is it beautiful, but going early also allows you to beat the crowds to this spot.
Nusa Penida Tree House Airbnb
You can actually book these treehouses on Airbnb and stay here overnight. While it sounds amazing to wake up to this view, with how popular it is for photos we don’t think it’d be a very relaxing stay.
We ended up chatting with the people staying here the night we visited and they were honestly disappointed in their stay. The guys collecting money for photos even tried to make them get in line and pay the fee! So since there is no priority given to you for photos and little to no privacy, we would recommend just coming to visit and staying the night elsewhere.
What to bring
When you go to the Nusa Penida Tree House certainly don’t forget your camera (this is what we gear we bring), cash, water and sunscreen. If you also plan to visit Diamond Beach and Atuh Beach make sure to bring a swimsuit, shoes to trek down in and potentially a towel.
Where to park
For access to the treehouse and all of the surrounding attractions, you can park at the Atuh Beach Parking Lot. Make sure you bring cash because the 5,000 IDR parking fee is cash only. Also note that the parking fee should be included if you hire a driver for the day.
Rumah Pohon Treehouse Review – is it worth visiting?
Yes! Because this spot is so unique and beautiful, it’s absolutely worth visiting. While it’s become a popular insta-spot, it’s still an amazing place to see with your own eyes whether you’re going for photos or not.
>> Also don’t miss Broken Beach while you’re in Nusa Penida!
Places near Nusa Penida Tree House
Diamond Beach, Atuh Beach and Thousand Islands Viewpoint are all within walking distance from the treehouse. Once you park here you can spend a half or full day exploring these east-coast hot spots on foot.
With a 2-day itinerary on the next day you can finish exploring all of the best things to do in Nusa Penida!
>> Make sure to visit the famous Kelingking (T-Rex) Beach while you’re on the island!
Thousand Islands Viewpoint
If you continue your hike another minute or two past the treehouses you will find Thousand Islands Viewpoint. Here you can get a unique vantage of Diamond Beach and the surrounding coastline. It’s also a fantastic spot to catch the sunrise, so don’t miss this place if you’ve already made the effort to come to the treehouses!
Nusa Penida Tree House to Diamond Beach
While Google Maps shows a crazy long route to get from the treehouse to Diamond Beach, you just need to walk the trail along the coast for about 10 minutes and you will be there.
Once you hike back up to where you started your hike to the treehouse (here), just continue straight along the coast. After about 7 minutes you will encounter a turn (here, pictured below) and it’s a bit of a tight squeeze. While it may not feel like it, you’re going in the right direction!
From there just keep walking on the dirt path along the coast for another 3-4 minutes and you’ll find the entrance sign to Diamond Beach and Atuh Beach. The whole trek takes about 10 minutes and isn’t very difficult terrain.
Nusa Penida Video
Enjoy your time at the Nusa Penida Tree House!
Kylie & Scott
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