Emergency services were dispatched to the scene but the woman fell before they could reach her, according to reports from local police. Klungkung Police official Iptu I Dewa Nyoman Alit Purnawibawa said the woman's body was later found on the beach.

Nusa Penida Alert Unit coordinator Cakra Negara said the victim was estimated to have fallen around 9am local time on Saturday. 'At that time, the victim was looking for an independent route to the edge of the cliff before slipping and falling into the ravine,' he said in a statement.

An evacuation by sea was cancelled due to high tides. Instead, the woman's body was carried up the steep, narrow stairs to the Kelingking Beach viewing area in an operation lasting about 90 minutes. A medical examination at Griya Medica Clinic on Nusa Penida found she had suffered several fractures and other injuries.

Kelingking Beach, known for its dramatic clifftop views of turquoise waters nicknamed 'T-Rex Beach', is one of the most photographed tourist spots in South-East Asia. Visitors frequently take selfies at the cliff edge, which has no formal barriers in some areas.

The incident comes after construction of a 182-metre elevator down to the beach was suspended late last year following widespread opposition from tourists and local politicians. Bali Governor Wayan Koster ordered the partially built structure to be demolished within six months.

More than 6.9 million international visitors went to Bali last year, with Australians making up the largest cohort at 23 per cent, according to the Bali Hotels Association. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has been contacted for comment.