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Pulau Perhentian
(Perhentian Island)
Pulau Perhentian consists of two islands; Pulau Perhentian Kecil,
Pulau Perhentian Besar, the best time to visit is between the months
of March and October, prior to the monsoon season. There is a concentration
of chalet operators along Pulau Perhentian Besar's southern and
western shorelines. Activities on both islands include jungle trekking
(a path is available for the less adventurous), speedboats for hire,
scuba diving and snorkeling. Turtle watching takes place at Three
Coves Bay, situated along the North shore of Pulau Perhentian Besar.
The egg-laying season for the green and hawksbill turtles commences
in May and ends in September. Medical services and a police station
can be found on Pulau Perhentian Kecil. The northeast shoreline
provides more turtle watching on Turtle Beach.
Getting
There
Malaysia Airlines provide daily flights to Kuala Terengganu. Here,
taxis or busses travel to Kuala Besut, which is the departure point
for the Perhentian islands, 45km south of Kuala Terengganu (popularly
known as KT). Boat services depart from Kuala Besut quayside every
two hours from 9am to 5pm daily. The journey by sea takes one-and-a-half
hours.
Pulau
Redang (Redang Island)
Boat rides
are available to Pulau Redang from Kampung Merang (Merang Village,
just 38 km from KT. Diving and snorkeling is fabulous with excellent
visibility. Favorite dive site are located at Tanjung Lang, Tanjung
Tokong, Tanjung Gua Kawah, Pasir Panjang and Batu Mak Cantek. Recommended
snorkeling sites at the inlets of Pualu Ekor Tebu, Pulau Pinang
and Pulau Lima. Trails are available should you want to explore
the northern part of the island, along with a fishing village which
is situated at the estuary of the Redang River.
Resorts
and other cheaper accommodation are available, although if you are
traveling during the peak months of June – August, it is advisable
to contact your local travel agent to book your accommodation in
advance.
Located
just 70 km south of Kuala Terengganu, Lake Kenyir is Malaysia’s
largest man-made lake (370 sq km), with over 300 islands and thousands
of coves. The lake is home to a wide variety of fresh water fish
such as Toman, Baung, Kelisa and Lampam. Facilities available include
jet skis, paddleboats, kayaks and rowboats. Accommodation is available
by way of economical houseboats and chalets to the more expensive
Tasik Kenyir Golf Resort, with its 18-hole course set in the jungle.
The Lasir Waterfall is one of the bigger waterfalls surrounds the
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