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Kuta
Beach Surfing Information
THE fabulous
south coast of Lombok, with sweeping bays and craggy
headlands protected
 from the full force of the
Indian Ocean swells by colourful coral reefs, finds
its most 'urban' expression in the little community
of Kuta (or Kute: this side of the Wallace Line the
spelling is optional), around 30 kilometres south of
Praya in the Central Lombok lowlands.
It is the major centre of tourism development on the
south coast, but still a sleepy place of only a few
permanent residents. It's a great place for Lombok-made
clothing and artefacts. And it is also the base for
exploring Lombok's southern beaches and the many
points of interest in the region.
 An easy 90-minute drive from Senggigi, Kuta makes
for a wonderful day trip from other points in Lombok,
or indeed an alternative holiday destination for sun
lovers. The four-star Novotel Lombok is there to
provide a definitive range of creature comforts.
Kuta and the surrounding region also has an
international reputation for some of the best
surfing destinations in South-East Asia and it is
here that the Indian Ocean's regular big swells form
great surf breaks and offer fantastic vistas of
cliffs, headlands and beaches carved out of the
southern coastline.
 Driving down to the south coast, you pass through
small farming villages and notice the different
geography of this part of the island.
The north is more lush and green, with mountain
ranges to catch the clouds and trap the rain,
whereas the south is much drier, with smaller
mountains and large areas of flat land.
Fields of tobacco, corn and peanuts line the
roadsides and farmers till the fields using ploughs
pulled by large water buffalo.
 Just before arriving in Kuta (the final section is
through coastal hill country that abounds with
Lombok's east-of-the-Wallace Line wildlife), the
road passes two traditional Sasak villages, Sade and
Rambitan.
On the east side of the road is Rambitan, a village
that caters to tourists and has authentic clusters
of thatched lumbungs, traditional rice barns. On the
west side of the road is Sade, an authentic hilltop
village with the oldest mosque in Lombok, Mesjid
Kuno.
 Both villages are interesting examples of
traditional Sasak architecture and communal living
within the compounds, where life continues as it has
for centuries.
Residents, who act as guides for a small fee,
encourage walks through either of these villages and
are happy to share their lifestyles with visitors.
The south coast itself provides plenty of
opportunities for exploring beaches and coastal
scenery of breathtaking beauty.
 Surfers congregate in Kuta to be near the great
surfing spots in the region. It is easy to hire a
board and surf guide from here to learn surfing or,
for experienced surfers, to access the more
challenging surf breaks in the area.
There is a good variety of hotels and restaurants
for all budgets in Kuta to make a stay enjoyable.
Steeped in history and legend, the south coast is a
fascinating area to visit, whether your interests
are historical, cultural, or just for the
opportunity to see and explore some of the most
beautiful and pristine coastal scenery in Indonesia.
The Seger Beach
 The Seger beach is found in the southern
coast of Lombok, having a mountainous scenery and
shining white sand, the feeling of lone lines will
be bothered by the funding sea waves of the southern
coast known to be very strong. It is located not
very far from Kuta beach. Nowadays in this area four
star Hotel (Novotel Hotel) has been built with
traditional house style.
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