Horizon Hills Golf Course – This is a premier golf course with a challenging 18-hole course featuring sand bunks and waterways.
Forest City Golf Course – Want to experience a game of “dessert golf”? This unique golf course is made to look like a desert with splashes of green in a vast expanse of sand.
3. Chill Out On Beanbags While Watching Movies At AEON Bukit Indah
About 20 minutes’ drive away from Legoland Malaysia, AEON Bukit Indah has the only Beanieplex in the whole of Johor Bahru!
Beanieplex is a special cinema configuration where the seats are actually bean bags!
Which are a lot more comfortable than conventional cinema seats!
Note: To get the whole beanbag seat to yourself, you have to pay tickets for 2 people as they are only sold in pairs!
6.3 Wang Jia Therapy & Reflexology Bukit Indah (王足部落)
7. See The Brilliant Eco Concept Of Forest City For Yourself
It takes just 20 minute’s drive from Legoland Malaysia to Johor Bahru’s ambitious development project, Forest City which spans over 4 man-made islands.
Forest City looks just as it sounds as it innovatively incorporates urban buildings with nature.
All transport including car parks will be underground to minimize congestion and noise.
Designed by the Chinese real estate giant, Country Garden, this will be a city like no other in Malaysia and Singapore!
8. Enjoy Extreme Sport At X Park Sunway Iskandar
If you still have boundless energy even after a day in Legoland Malaysia, you can go to X Park JB in Sunway Iskandar, another outdoor activities in JB and it’s one of the best things to do near Legoland Malaysia!
All packed up to go for a dive or you’ve always wanted to get a diving license but doesn’t know where to go?
Tioman Island is the next destination in your to-dive list!
Listed as one of the most beautiful islands in the world, it is best known for its famous scuba diving spots filled with sponges, sea corals and shipwrecks.
Here, we’ve provided the complete guide to diving in Tioman Island that you definitely do not want to miss.
Pack your bags and get ready to dive!
Tioman Diving Season
So, now you know one of the best islands to dive but do you know the suitable season for a dive?
Tioman Island, like the rest of Malaysia is a tropical country with low humidity, hot weather and occasional rainfall throughout the rest of the year. It is best to ensure the right season to dive.
1. November till February
Monsoon Season.
It brings strong waves and unusually high tides during those time.
Diving is not allowed.
2. March till October
Dry Season
The warm water in the seas brings out the richness of the marine life.
Possible to dive
3. Mid March till May and September till Mid October
Below is the map of the common dive sites around Tioman Island. This will give you some information of the whereabouts of the dive site and help to plan your trip effortlessly.
5 Best Dive Sites Around Tioman
Do you yearn to be surrounded by beautiful coral reefs and a wide variety of fish?
With so many dive sites for divers to choose from, catering to each interest; from macro diving to wreck explorations for advanced divers- you’ll be spoilt for choice! Do not miss out the best activities to do in Tioman Island!
So, you’re not sure which dive sites you should explore? Here’s what you must not miss with 5 best dive sites in Tioman, just for you!
No divers should ever miss this because it has the most impressive reefs in the area.
It is home to an abundance of beautiful hard corals, soft corals, sea fans, sea sponges and small critters attracting thousands of fishes that macro divers will fall in love.
2. Renggis Island
One of the top famous dive site and it can get really crowded. A magnificent array of beautiful corals hard and soft- surround the reefs, in a symbiotic relationship with the aquatic life (moray eel, angel fish, puffer fish and sting ray).
Also, you may spot some sea turtles and black tip reef sharks. This site is usually used for training dives and night dives due to its rather low depths.
3. Chebeh Island
Another one of the fantastic dive site, suitable for all levels of divers, the formation of rocks and underwater scenery will leave you in awe.
Home to a school of barracudas and trevallies and some sightings of manta ray and whale shark during the migration season (around April and October).
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4. Labas Island
This site has many wondrous caverns around, thus depicting a piece of Swiss cheese- like a maze, one can swim through the deep trough or glide along with the dense corals.
As you go deeper into the site, you may spot turtles, sharks and angel fish.
5. Sawadee Wrecks
A former Malaysian Navy Warship was sunken in 2012 to create an artificial reef alongside two old fishing vessels (Sawadee Wreck), home to families of lionfish, pufferfish and also a tiny octopus.
This dive site is more suited for advanced and leisure divers, where the large openings allow divers to enter and explore the wreck from the stern to bow.
So, remember this best dive sites so you won’t miss any of the spectacular views underwater.
4 Best Dive Centre In Tioman
Are you eager to jump into the sea now after getting to know the beautiful dive sites?
Wait… you’ll need scuba tanks, scuba mask, a diving suit and a license! Where to get all this stuff, you may ask?
Here it is, the 4 best dive center that provides all your necessary diving equipment that is readily available- hassle-free!
1. Amigo Dive Centre Juara Tioman
The only 5 star PADI dive center located at the east side of Tioman Island.
Price Starting From: You can check the prices on official Facebook page. You may contact them directly to get a better price list.
Dive Centre Highlights:
The only dive operator on the east side of the island.
The less explored dive sites are suitable for macro divers.
The dive sites ranged from shore, rocky slope, sandy slope and submerged reef.
PADI Discover Scuba, a course for ‘Introduction to Scuba Diving’.
PADI Recreational Dive courses; Open Water, Advance Open Water, and Rescue Diver.
PADI Specialty courses; Altitude Diver, Night Diver, Underwater Photographer, Enriched Air Diver, Search and Recovery Diver
PADI Professional courses; Divemaster, Instructor Development, Rescue Diver, Master Instructor.
Has inbound and outbound dive tours
Provide snorkelling trips.
Amigo Dive Centre Juara Tioman
Location: Kediaman 1, Kampung Juara, Pulau Tioman, 86800 Mersing, Johor, Malaysia
Contact: +6014-612 2032
Email: [email protected] Facebook
2. B&J Dive Centre
The oldest dive centre in Tioman Island and provides technical wreck diving.
Provide dive course packages that include accommodation.
Provide a list of accommodation and able to assist in booking for you.
In Air Batang
Tioman Dive Resort (own accommodation)
Tioman House Bungalows
Cozy Inn
Fiqthya Chalets
In Salang Bay
Salang Pusaka Resort
Salang Indah Resort
-> Offer PADI courses, Children Scuba Diving, Fun Dive, Tec Diving Courses, PADI Professional Courses, and CCR Rebreather Course. -> Exploring the wrecks around Tioman Island in deep water between 55m and 69m depth.
HMS Repulse
HMS Prince of Wales
Submarine 016
Submarine KXVII
HMS Banka Minesweeper
MV Seven Skies Supertanker
Aur Tanker
B&J Dive Centre
Location: Kampung Air Batang (ABC) and Jeti Kampung Salang, Pulau Tioman, 86800 Mersing, Johor, Malaysia
Contact: +609-419 1218 (ABC) / +609-419 5555 (Salang)
Email: [email protected] Facebook
3. Tioman Dive Centre
A renowned diving centre that not only offers a full range of diving course but also leisure diving.
Price Starting From: You may direct contact them via contact below to get the exact price.
Dive Centre Highlights:
Offers a full range of diving courses.
Offers 20 spectacular dive sites for leisure diving.
PADI Bubblemaker designed for young children aged between 8-9 years old.
PADI Discover Scuba designed for beginner divers and to experience diving.
PADI Scuba Diver course, an alternative to Open Water Course if you’re short on time.
PADI Recreational Dive courses; Open Water, Advanced Open Water, and Rescue Diver.
PADI Professional courses; Divemaster
Provide a list of accommodation options but you will need to book them by yourself.
Swiss Cottage Resort
Cheers Chalet
Tioman Cabana
Coral Reef Resort
Babura SeaView Resort
Persona Island Resort
The Berjaya Resort
Tioman Dive Centre
Location: Kampung Salang, Pulau Tioman Island, 86800 Mersing, Johor, Malaysia
Contact: +6013-886 2978
Email: [email protected] Facebook
4. Bayu Dive Centre
A youthful dive centre that features a look at the Snake Eels (Ophichthidae) in their natural habitat.
Provides leisure dives that includes; shore, boat and night dive.
There’s a range of PADI courses to choose from: Discover Scuba, Open Water Scuba, Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver and Emergency First Response and last but not the least, Divemaster.
Get the chance to admire snake eels during one of the shore dives.
Offers course packages that includes accommodation so you don’t need the hassle to find on your own.
When you book one of the packages, it includes ferry return trip from either Tanjung Gemuk or Mersing Jetty to Kampung Genting Jetty (excludes Marine Park tax).
Bayu Dive Centre
Location: Genting Bayu Chalet, Kampung Genting, Pulau Tioman, 26800 Kuala Rompin, Malaysia
Contact: +6014-756 0092
Email: [email protected] Facebook
Tioman Diving Course Package
Do not know which diving course is suitable for you? PADI, the world’s largest recreational diving and dive training organization provide a wide range of courses from beginner to instructor level.
Here we have enlisted a few courses that cater to suit different requirements.
At the same time, PADI includes dive courses for those who wished to take a step further to become an instructor or work as a career.
The price of a divemaster course is range about MYR 3,500. You may contact the dive center directly for further inquiry on other professional dive courses.
PADI Professional Dive Courses:
PADI Master Scuba Diver
PADI Instructor Development Course
PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor
PADI Specialty Instructor
For the bold and adventurous, and ready to discover wrecks lying at the bottom of the sea. Here are some special diving courses for you.
Some courses require you to acquire certain skills and certificates.
For example, the Rescue Diver Course requires you to have the skillset and certificate in both; Advanced Open Water Diver and Emergency First Response.
You may contact the dive centre for further information on the type of course that interests you.
The island may be a stone throw away but you definitely can’t swim all the way there! Getting to the island itself still requires a ferry or a speedboat.
There are two jetties in Mersing that travels to Tioman Island; Tanjung Gemok Jetty and Mersing Jetty, but the journey from Singapore to the jetty has many different options which we’ve opted for your convenience.
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Non-sharing rides
Experienced, friendly drivers & punctual and keep on track with customer’s schedule
Drivers familiar with local traffic conditions and alternative road
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Comfortable, spacious with ample legroom
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2. Bus From Singapore To Tioman Island (via Tanjung Gemok Jetty)
If you’re travelling on a budget, there are other options that don’t burn a hole in your pocket and are equally comfortable too.
Here, 3 operators that schedule coaches to Tanjung Gemok Jetty from Singapore.
We highly advise alighting at Tanjung Gemok Jetty because it has more stable ferry schedule compared to Mersing Jetty and they’re only 40 minutes apart.
The time taken to travel doesn’t differ much from self-driving and you should be able to arrive at your destination within 4 hours from Singapore.
No matter which bus/coach you pick, you’re advised to arrive at the bus/coach departure station at least 30 minutes before the departure time. Similarly, for return trip too!
Step 1: Take Bus From Singapore To Tanjung Gemok Jetty
2.1 KKKL Singapore
Singapore To Tanjung Gemok Jetty Bus Schedule & Ticket Price
Departure Location
Departure Time
Ticket Price
Kovan Hub 206
Daily 6:00am
SGD$39/pax
Bugis MRT Exit D
Daily 6:30am
SGD$39/pax
2.2 Diamond Coach Singapore
Singapore To Tanjung Gemok Jetty Bus Schedule & Ticket Price
Departure Location
Departure Time
Ticket Price
The Plaza Singapore
5:45am
Monday
Wednesday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
SGD$39/pax
Novena Square Singapore
6:00am
Monday
Wednesday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
SGD$39/pax
Serangoon Nex MRT Station Exit E
6:20am
Monday
Wednesday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
SGD$39/pax
Woodlands Singapore
6:45am
Monday
Wednesday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
SGD$39/pax
Step 2: Take Ferry From Tanjung Gemok Jetty To Tioman Island
Once you’ve arrived at Tanjung Gemok Jetty, you will need to take a ferry to Tioman Island.
Now only BlueWater ferry operator operate from Tanjung Gemok Jetty to Tioman Island.
Book your ticket in advance to avoid any frustration. You may book it online to secure your tickets. Check the Tioman ferry schedule to plan your itinerary and ensure you have a smooth journey.
3. Bus From Singapore To Tioman Island (via Mersing Jetty)
Another popular option for travellers to travel from Singapore to Mersing is by bus. These buses provide more timeslot, especially for those who prefer to travel at night.
The night schedule is suitable for those who wish to catch the first ferry the next morning, but you’ll need to stay one night in Mersing.
There are 2 operators that schedule buses to Mersing Jetty or Mersing Bus Terminal from Singapore.
Step 1: Take Bus From Singapore To Mersing Jetty
3.1 KKKL Singapore
Singapore To Mersing Jetty Bus Schedule & Ticket Price
Departure Location
Departure Time
Ticket Price
Kovan Hub 206
Daily 6:00am
SGD$39/pax
Bugis MRT Exit D
Daily 6:30am
SGD$39/pax
Katong V Mall
Daily 10:30pm
SGD$39/pax
Singapore To Mersing Bus Terminal Bus Schedule & Ticket Price
Departure Location
Departure Time
Ticket Price
Kovan Hub 206
Daily 10:00pm
SGD$39/pax
Katong V Mall
Daily 10:30pm
SGD$39/pax
Note: 6 mins walk to Mersing Jetty from Mersing Bus Terminal
3.2 Diamond Coach Singapore
Singapore To Mersing Jetty Bus Schedule & Ticket Price
Departure Location
Departure Time
Ticket Price
The Plaza Singapore
5:45am
Monday
Wednesday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
SGD$39/pax
Novena Square Singapore
6:00am
Monday
Wednesday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
SGD$39/pax
Serangoon Nex MRT Station Exit E
6:20am
Monday
Wednesday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
SGD$39/pax
Woodlands Singapore
6:45am
Monday
Wednesday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
SGD$39/pax
With so many online booking sites, you can get yourself a preferred seat (aisle, window, single seat) and avoid any disappointment. You may book them in advance at the various sites; redbus, catchthatbus, myexpressbus, easybook and busonlineticket.
Step 2: Take Ferry From Mersing Jetty To Tioman Island
When you arrive at Mersing Jetty, you’ll come across a Bluewater Express ferry or Cataferry that will bring you to Tioman Island.
If you prefer to drive to Tanjung Gemok Jetty or Mersing Jetty yourself, the journey is pretty straight forward.
The time taken to travel from Singapore to the jetty takes an average 3.5- 4 hours, depending on the traffic conditions, time and season.
You can either drive your own car from Singapore or rent a car from Malaysia. Although, it can be strenuous to drive long hours and requires you to pay the parking fee and petrol, but driving is leisure (to some).
From Singapore, you’ll head over to Woodlands and cross the immigration. Once you’ve cross the border and entered Johor, use the EDL highway instead of Jalan Tebrau so as to avoid any traffic congestion.
From here on, look out for the direction that leads to Kota Tinggi and then to Mersing. Follow that direction and you’ll soon see the signs directing you to Tanjung Gemok. Once you’ve reached Tanjung Gemok, you’ll be able to find the signs leading you to the jetty.
After a few minutes, you’ll find an open space carpark at the jetty where you can park for MYR10 per day.
Route: Singapore –> Woodlands Causeway –> Johor Bahru –> Kota Tinggi –> Mersing –> Tanjung Gemok –> Tanjung Gemok Jetty.
Always plan your diving trip few weeks before arriving in Tioman because the dive centres need to make all the necessary arrangements to appoint a dive master for you, hence planning everything beforehand is vital.
Enquire for more information, the friendly crew of each dive centres are always ready to assist. Speak to them over the phone or via email if you’re unsure which dive course you’re able to take.
It is better to book a full board package such as ready-made packages that include lodgings.
Some dive centres provide a list of accommodations that are within easy reach of the centre itself.
If you’re wearing glasses, it is best to have a special goggle with prescription lenses so you can have a clear vision of the underwater world. Unfortunately, not every dive centres in Tioman have it, hence is easier to purchase it at a dive shop in the mainland before heading to Tioman.
The availability of ATM are scarce and credit cards can only be used in certain areas. Instead, cash is widely used in the island, so make sure to prepare enough cash in MYR currency.
If you’re not used to the movement of the boats when it crashes into the waves- seasick- you can inform the dive instructor and they will provide some anti-motion sickness pills. However, please notify the instructor if you have any allergy.
Tioman is a duty-free zone where tobacco, alcohol and chocolates are much cheaper than mainland.
Mersing is one of the districts in Johor Bahru and is well known amongst the local and foreign tourists.
It is known as an interchange point to the beautiful islands such as Tioman Island, Rawa Island and many more via the ferry services at Mersing Jetty.
But why just treat it as an interchange point?
Why not explore Mersing attraction while you are there?
Mersing town is a small but quaint town with a couple of hidden gems that is worth exploring.
Let’s have a look at the 9 best things to do in Mersing.
9 Best Things To Do In Mersing
1. Adventurous Snorkeling & Island Hopping All In A Day
Island hopping and snorkelling is no doubt the No.1 spot of the best things to do in Mersing.
Are you aiming for the best experience of island hopping and snorkelling in just ONE day?
It is absolutely possible to venture out and cover a total of 5 islands in a day! How amazing is that?
Example of a day trip covers over the following beaches
Sibu Kukus Island (Hiking)
Tekek Island
LIMA Island (Snorkelling Nemo)
Mentinggi Island
Shaz Resort Tinggi Island
The package normally includes
Boat transfer
Meals (lunch and tea break)
Snorkeling equipment (i.e snorkel, mask & life jacket)
Fish food (i.e bread)
Tour guide assistance
Additional Information Location: From Mersing Jetty Duration: 8-10 hours (depending on the company as well as the package chosen) Package fee: RM 160 – RM 180
If you would like to explore more island hopping options, you may click here: 10 Best Islands In Johor
2. A Refreshing Walk Along Air Papan Mersing Beach
Wondering what to do in Mersing while you wait for your ferry ride?
Air Papan Mersing Beach is just 15mins drive away from Mersing town and it is easy to get a car transport there.
It is a popular spot due to its beautiful white long beach. The water is fairly clean for a nice swim to cool yourself down from the hot weather.
It has ample parking space and you can also find quite a number of food stalls along the beach.
3. Seafood Indulgence At Mersing
What else to do in Mersing? Makan-lah (let’s eat)!
There are a couple of restaurants that offer you reasonably priced delicious seafood. If you see the locals dining there, then you can never go wrong.
The offshore islands do not serve much fresh seafood. Hence, do take this opportunity to taste the local delights in Mersing.
Let’s take a look at some of the best local food in Mersing.
3.1 Loke Tien Yuen Restaurant
This is one of the oldest Chinese Restaurant in Mersing that serves classic Cantonese dishes.
You can be sure to enjoy the fresh seafood without burning your pockets.
Tips:
Non air-conditioned restaurant
Very important to make early reservations (the restaurant gets fully booked fast)
MUST try dishes are sweet & sour pork, squid with black bean sauce, steamed grouper fish and lotus seed braised duck (this dish must be booked in advance)
Location：55, Jalan Abu Bakar, Mersing Kechil, 86800 Mersing, Johor, Malaysia Contact：+607-799 1639 Opening Hours：Daily 12:30pm – 3:00am
3.2 Mersing Seafood Restaurant
Another Cantonese styled restaurant in Mersing is Mersing Seafood Restaurant, selling the freshest seafood you have ever tasted.
It is one of the busiest restaurant in Mersing. So be sure to make early reservations or be prepared to wait for your table during peak lunch and dinner hours
MUST try dishes are their signature salted egg squid (MUST MUST MUST TRY), steamed grouper fish, curry prawns, mixed vegetables with scallops, seaweed soup
Location：No. 56, Jalan Ismail, Mersing Kechil, 86800 Mersing, Johor, Malaysia Contact：+607-799 2550 Opening Hours：Daily 10:30am – 2:30pm, 5:30pm – 10:00pm
3.3 Brother Joe Ikan Bakar and Seafood
Brother Joe Ikan Bakar and Seafood is a halal restaurant serving Malaysian and Western cuisine.
Tips:
Do inform the restaurant on your tolerance towards spicy food
MUST try food is their grilled fish (ikan bakar). Their grilled stingray is delicious
Other food served are 3 taste sea bass (siakap 3 rasa), tom yum soup and deep fried batter prawn
Reviews for this restaurant are just average but if you are into grilled fish, this is a place you can consider going.
3.4 Sri Mersing Café
Do drop by to this traditional Chinese coffee shop for breakfast or for tea break.
They are well known for their coffee and their freshly baked bread, pastries and cake. Don’t forget to order their homemade kaya toasted bread with soft boiled eggs.
Tips:
Must try food are their coffee, nasi lemak, kaya toast, curry puff, banana cake and egg tart
Location: 63, Jalan Sulaiman, Mersing Kechil, 86800 Mersing, Johor, Malaysia Opening Hours: Daily 8:30am – 6:00pm
3.5 T&K Seafood Restaurant
This seafood restaurant is just a 3mins drive or less than 10mins walk away from Mersing town.
Tips:
Must try food are their signature steamed sea bass dish and black pepper crab
3.6 Nasi Dagang Mak Yah
Nasi Dagang (“Trader’s Rice”) is a dish well known in states of Terengganu and Kelantan in Malaysia.
It consists of steamed coconut milk rice, curry fish with some pickled vegetables.
Mak Yah sells this delicious rice at a small stall located next to the wet market.
Tips:
Be prepared to queue for this!
Only take-away
4. Hands On Fishing Experience at Ah Fatt Kelong Fishing
Are you a fishing enthusiast? Or are you one of those “TV” fishing enthusiast but dream of being able to fish at a proper fishing kelong?
If you are, then you would love Ah Fatt Kelong. It is located offshore and takes only about 10 – 15mins ferry ride from Penyabong Jetty.
This place is highly recommended as the top “what-to-do in Mersing” list. You should at least stay a night here in order to fully experience the nature of this place.
Their 2 Days 1 Night Package (RM 180) includes:-
Accommodation (no frills bunk beds with mattress, one pillow and one blanket)
Food (5 meals/day)
Free flow coffee and tea
TV – Astro (Malaysian Satellite Service Provider)
Mahjong
Wifi
Fan
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Other facilities:
Fishing Rod (rental fee)
Live shrimps as bait (with fee)
Snooker (with fee)
Boat to go further from the kelong (rental fee)
Tips:
Non air-cond. It can be hot during the day, hence to bring your sunblock and cap along. However, it gets cold towards the night. Bring along a jacket as the blanket may not be sufficient for you.
MUST make reservations and be sure to inform them that you will want to buy live shrimps as bait (if not, you will need to bring yours along).
Meals provided are breakfast, lunch, tea break, dinner and supper. You will be able to enjoy some nice fresh seafood such as red snapper and crab.
Since you are there, do go for their night fishing session to catch squids and cuttlefish (do enquire about the bait when you make your reservation)
5. Shopping For Mersing Local Native Products
Feeling like you want to take a break from all the adventure activities you did?
Head on down to the local shops of Mersing to grab some souvenirs and local delicacies.
Here are some of the popular shops among regulars that you might want to consider going to:-
5.1 Perusahaan Keropok HJ Puteh
Products available:
Dried Keropok Lekor
Dried Prawn Crackers
Dried Mackerel Fish Crackers
Dried Fish Crackers
5.2 Kuantan Seafood Mangrove Port Co. Ltd
Products Available:
Dried Squid
Dried Anchovies
Dried Salted Fish
Dried Fish Innards
Packed Pastries
Location: 26, Jalan Jemulang, 86800 Mersing, Johor, Malaysia Contact: +607-799 2484 Opening Hours: Daily 8:30am – 7:30pm
5.3 Perusahaan Keropok HJ Ramli (Keropok Ikan)
Products Available:
Freshly Made Keropok Lekor Slices (MUST try)
Freshly Made Keropok Lekor Roll (MUST try)
Dried Prawn Crackers
Dried Mackerel Fish Crackers
Dried Fish Crackers
5.4 Meng Huat Penghasilan Laut (Dried Seafood, Seafood Snacks)
Products Available:
Dried Squid
Dried Salted Fish
Dried Shrimp
Dried Keropok
Location: 11A, Jalan Sulaiman, Bandar Mersing, 86800 Mersing, Johor, Malaysia
6. Relax at Mersing Harbour Centre
Mersing Harbour Centre is like a one-stop centre to obtain all the tourism information that you need and it is opposite of the pier.
You may purchase your Cataferry or Bluewater Express ferry tickets as well as make your payment for the Marine Park Conservation fee.
The centre is spacious and equipped with air-conditioning, WiFi, wooden benches, clean toilets, few food stalls and merchandise shops.
This is a very good place for a nice rest while waiting for the arrival of your ferry ride to Tioman Island or speedboat to Rawa Island.
Hock Soon Temple which is known for its magnificent architecture carving design is more than a century old.
It was built as a Taoist temple dedicated to Tua Pek Kong which is believed to be the God of Prosperity by the Taoists.
If you are one of those who appreciate historical places, this is a must-visit temple while you are in Mersing
8. Walk Along The Nature Of Tanjung Resang Beach
Fancy a sunset view on a serene long white beach with dense trees as the backdrop?
Image credits: explorer-malaysia.com
Tanjung Resang Beach is the place to be when you want to enjoy the beauty of being at the seaside while in Mersing.
9. Hike Up To The Peak Of Gunung Arong
If you have always wanted to go for your first hiking experience or if you want your kids to get the exposure towards outdoor nature through hiking, this is the perfect place.
Gunung Arong is a small hill at Tanjung Resang (240m) and it takes less than an hour to hike up to the peak.
You may access it via Kampung Tanjung Resang or Teluk Gorek Beach (or you may want to choose to ascend and descend at each of these entrances.
It is relatively an easy hiking trail with well-marked signs along the journey.
Tips:
Aim for the peak as the view is a sight that you wouldn’t want to miss.
If you are more of an adventurous person, you may want to explore Pulau Mawar. However, it can only be accessed by foot and it is not suitable for kids.
There is a place called the “Lovers Bridge” around 15mins hike down the peak. It offers you a panoramic view of South China Sea and the surrounding islands.
No toilet facilities.
How To Get To Mersing From Singapore
How good a holiday turns out to start with the ease of getting there.
Planning for ways of transporting yourself from your home to your holiday destination can be quite a hassle even if it is just for a short getaway from Singapore.
The best hassle free way to get to Mersing from Singapore is to hire a private car.
