How to go Pulau Redang...??

Here some guideline to go Pulau Redang~~~^^

 

The Redang Archipelago is part of Malaysia and is located off the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia in the South China Sea. The nearest town to Redang is Kuala Terengganu (TGG). Visitors can get to the island from Kuala Lumpur or Singapore. Flights from the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to TGG are available on Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia. Direct flights to the island are now available on Berjaya Air. They fly from Subang Airport (SZB) in Kuala Lumpur and Seletar Airport (XSP) in Singapore
Travel to KT is also possible by air-conditioned coaches operated by Transnasional. These depart from Kuala Lumpur and Singapore daily and you have the option to travel in the daytime or at night. Tickets are sold in Kuala Lumpur at Puduraya Bus Terminal and Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) Bus Terminal. The bus terminal in Singapore is located at Kallang Bahru Bus Station, just off Lavender Street.
Several travel agencies in Singapore (5-Star, Alisan, Enjoy Holiday Tour and Gunung Raya Travel) are providing 'VIP' coach services. Some of these coaches even travel all the way to the jetty at Merang village.

Visitors from Singapore may also opt to travel from Johor Bahru, the southern most town of Peninsular Malaysia. Flights on Malaysia Airlines and air-conditioned coaches are available from here to Kuala Terengganu daily.

The resorts normally organise transportation for their guests from KT to their respective premises. Some even offer to arrange transportation from Kuala Lumpur. The boat/ferry journey starts from the fishing village of Merang and takes about 45 minutes. Each resort has its own boat transfer schedule. This may change and is dependent on the tide, sea and weather conditions.
-Jing Sian (195513)

TIPS TO PULAU REDANG~~

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The monsoon season on the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia sets in towards end of October and lasts through till late February/Early March. The best time to visit the East Coast is in March and April especially for diving where visibility can hit 40m. It is not advisable to visit this part of Peninsular Malaysia at its peak of the monsoon season - that is, November till early January. The seas are rough and the boat and resort operators are closed between October and February. 

Packing Checklist

• Swimsuit
• Snorkelling gear - mask, snorkel, fins, booties, life jacket (prescriptive mask if required)
• Diving equipment- mask, snorkel, fins, booties, regulator and octopus, BCD, dive table, dive logs, marine life ready reckoner, dive computers, knife, lycra or 3mm skin suits, gloves, underwater torches, dive watch - it's advisable to bring your own kit as rental can be expensive
• Dive card
• Life jackets especially for children
• Waterproof pouches, torch
• Clothing - shorts, t-shirts, sarong, towel, light dress
• Toiletries - toothbrush, toothpaste, moisturiser, after-tan lotion, shampoo, soap, women's sanitary products, shaving foam and shaver, comb
• Sun block, mosquito repellent, mosquito netting, hammock(e-shoppe)
• T ravel journal, reading material
• Binoculars
• Prescriptive medicine, dietary supplements, motion sickness tablets

Amenities

- Electricity

There is electricity on the island and run on normal 240V.

- Telecommunication

The general phones are at the reception and some resorts allow overseas call. However there is no Internet service on the island. 012,018,019 can be received at certain areas on the island

- Nursery

The resorts on Pasir Panjang beach do not carry such facilities

- Photo Developing

There are no developing shops on the island. If required, Kuala Terengganu town has 1 hour developing shops.

- Money changer

A few resorts will be able to change US dollars and Singapore Dollars. All resorts have credit card facilities: visa and MasterCard preferred.

- Language

The staff at all resorts can speak English but if need to, it will be best to talk to the reception for any enquiries, requests or grievances.

- Things to buy

The resorts do sell some toiletries and some t-shirts and island souvenirs but nothing to shout about. There is however, a sundry shop at Redang Bay Resort where snacks, bottled mineral water and toiletries can be bought.

-Jing Sian (195513)

WHY CHOOSE PULAU REDANG???

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Pulau Redang
One of the largest and most beautiful of the east-coast islands, Redang has, inevitably, been targeted by big developers, and there are few options for the independent traveller; nearly all visitors come on all-inclusive package deals.

Redang is one of  nine islands that  form a protected marine park, and it offers excellent diving and snorkelling. Silt and rubble from resort construction is said to have caused some coral damage, and there are ongoing problems with building waste, carelessly dumped on the beach. However, concerted efforts are being made to prevent further damage - even snorkelling is restricted to certain areas.

Of most interest to travellers are the beautiful bays on the eastern side of the island, including Teluk Dalam, Teluk Kalong and Pasir Panjang. The huge Berjaya Beach Resort and the airport are on the north shore and the island's main village is in the interior. There's also a small camp site near the park headquarters on nearby Pulau Pinang.

Note that Pulau Redang basically shuts down from 1 November to 1 March; the best time to visit is from mid-March to late September.

-Jing Sian (195513)

Pulau Redang Island Resort

Do you want to have a perfect holiday with you family and friend? Get a total relaxation for your mind?....
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Redang Island with its various famous Pulau Redang Resorts, offers nature lovers an adventure holiday to get away and relax in the solitude and serene beauty of the tropical isles.Nature is at its best here - fresh air, gleaming soft white sand and crystal clear blue sea, plus the brilliant underwater world that abound with marvelous marine fishes and coral reefs is perfect destination for snorkeling and scuba diving.

   

You also can relax on undefiled and soft white sands, shaded by beautiful palms, overlooking the crystal blue waters of the shimmering Pulau Redang Resort, is indeed a paradise for total relaxation.

-Ladia (196758)

PULAU REDANG

Have you heard before about Pulau Redang? Where is this island located? What you can find at  Pulau Redang?  Lets know it together………..

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Pulau Redang Marine Park is made up of a group of islands namely Pulau Redang, Pulau Pinang, Pulau Lima, Pulau Ekor Tebu, Pulau Perhentian Besar, Pulau Perhentian Kecil, Pulau Susu Dara, Pulau Lang Tengah and Pulau Kapas.

The Redang group of islands are known as 'continental islands'. During the Pleistocene period, there were intervals when the sea level dropped, creating land areas that connected the islands with mainland. When the continental ice caps melted in the later periods, the islands were once again isolated from the mainland. What we see today is the result of the earth's climatic and geographical changes that have occurred over millions of years ago and this also includes the sea landscape .

Pulau Redang is the largest island in the park, about 7km long and 6km wide. There are a number of tiny uninhabited islands sprinkled around Pulau Redang itself such as Pulau Ling, Pulau Kerengga Besar and Pulau Paku Kecil. These islands harbour much life beneath the rocky outcrops and pearly white pockets of beaches. A natural playground for divers and snorkellers alike, the islands are within easy reach by boat from Pulau Redang. 

The Redang Archipelago is truly a gift sent from the  heavens. The water surrounding these islands is teeming with marine life. About 500 species of living, breathing soft and hard corals create a wondrous seascape just below the white caps. And in turn these reef-building variety of corals shelter a host of inhabitants - a myriad species of bivalves and fishes. It forms part of Indo-Pacific Ocean's breeding ground and nursery for many species of fish and other marine life. Sponges, algae and plankton provide a rich soup of nutrient for the thriving community. Green and hawksbill turtles drag themselves onto the white, sandy beaches to deposit their fertilised eggs into deep holes excavated under cover of night. Flying foxes, pythons, birds, mousedeers, monkeys and iguanas take refuge under the canopy of the forest. And in the late evenings when all human activities have quieten down, listen closely for you will here the heartbeat of the land, the whispers of the wind and the secrets of life at Redang. 
-Ladia (196758)

Activities in Pulau Perhentian

Jungle Trekking Activities in Pulau Perhentian

The islands are crisscrossed by small paths connecting one beach to another, but be prepared to sweat and swat off bugs if you tackle any of these. There is a good chance to see big monitor lizards and large spiders between Long Beach and Coral Bay, and if you are walking off the main trails, you are likely to spot some wild monkeys if you are lucky.

There is a wide trail (30 mins) between Watercolours Paradise and Arwana on Besar, you can see large termite trails, monitor lizards, big fruit bats and sometimes monkeys.

There is a paved walking trail from Coral Bay to Mira Beach (30 minutes) and on to Impiani beach (20 mins) and to the main fishing village on Kecil (20 mins). This is a great trail to see monitor lizards. 

Scuba Diving Activities in Pulau Perhentian

The Pulau Perhentian offer some great diving and excellent snorkeling. In addition to coral and fish, the Pulau Perhentian are home to sea turtles and many species of shark -- none of them dangerous unless provoked though. 

Turtle Conservation Volunteering
The Perhentian Islands are home to a significant green turtle nesting population. The island was once home to hundreds of nesting Green and Hawksbill turtles but now the islands only receives 300 nestings per year partly due to frequent oil spills from oil production platforms and oil tankers owned by Petronas located not too far away. 

Snorkeling Activities in Pulau Perhentian

Popular snorkeling spots on Besar include Teluk Pauh (to the left of the beach in front of the PI Resort), Shark Point and Tanjung Basi. The best place to see sharks (black tip) is in front of an extremely small "beach", only accessible by boat, between Shark Point and the Teluk Dalam large beach, or the rocks off the Coral View and PI Resort. 

-Ing Ying (196719)

 

FooD ~YUMMUY YUMMY~

-Chui San (196717)

Tips for preparation ^^

• Bring plenty of cash before to Kuala Besut and Perhentian Island, there are no bank on Kuala Besut and Perhentian Island. But some of the resort or chalet on Perhentian Island accept credit card or travelers cheques. You can pay by credit card at our sales office (Anjung Holidays) at Kuala Besut jetty. You can change your money with some of the resort or dive shop, but with poor rates.
• The nearest bank (Jerteh town) around 1/2 hour by taxi. RM20.00/car one way .
• In Kelantan & Terengganu state, office are closed on Friday & Saturday . Open on Sunday - Thursday.
• If you come by car, there are many car park available nearby Kuala Besut at RM5.00 - RM7.00 per day.
• While there are some trails around the island, the easiest way to go from beach to beach or island to island is by boat (boat taxi). Most resort/chalet owners can arrange the boat for you.
• Remember, before you buy the ticket, you must ask them. Are they provide boat from Tok bali (Illegal operator) or Kuala Besut. You should take boat from Kuala Besut Jetty to Perhentian Island.
• From Kota Bharu Bus stand ( north ), you can take bus straight to Kuala Besut. . You have advice to the driver that you want to stop at Kuala Besut Tourist Terminal (Kuala Besut jetty) not other jetty (Tok Bali).
• If you are coming to our office "Anjung Holidays" by taxi, I would like to advice you to insist the taxi driver to send you to our sales office at Kuala Besut, not to other place. Otherwise these taxi's are very fond to send tourist to particular counter (illegal operator).
  
• PASSPORTS & VISAS
  Many nationalities, including the citizens of most European countries, Australia, Canada, South Africa and the USA, do not require a visa to visit Malaysia. A passport valid for at least six months beyond the date of entry and a return ticket or onward travel arrangements need to be presented upon request at your arrival in Malaysia. These requirements are subject to change. Please check with the embassy or consulate in your home country before departure.
• Marine Park conservation charge RM5.00/adult & RM2.50/child that you have to pay before get The Perhentian Island (compulsory)
• Best Time to come - The monsoon season (November and March). You can expect more rain and rough seas and most resorts are typically closed from end October through end-February. Peak season is between July and August and prices rise accordingly. During off-peak times, rates are negotiable. You may need to book well in advance during peak time and also for public holidays and weekends. Note that most budget resorts do not accept bookings and handle guests on a walk-in basis only
• Currency - The Malaysian currency unit use MYR (malaysian Ringgit) or some use RM (ringgit Malaysia). You can check the currency here - Currency converter
• Electricity - All resorts use their own generators, so some resorts/chalets served 24 hours electricity and some served 12 hours electricity. The connection is 220V, 50 cycles using a plug with three rectangular prongs similar to UK plugs. Adaptors for other plugs can be purchased at airports and some stores elsewhere.
• Visa - Citizens from the following countries are required to have a visa to visit Malaysia : North Korea, Cuba, Vietnam and the People's Republic of China. Nationals other than those stated will receive a visa upon arrival or are allowed to enter Malaysia without a visa for a visit not exceeding one month. However, it is recommended that visa enquiries are made at the Malaysian embassy or Malaysian consulate closest to you, as regulations are subject to change. Also check http://www.imi.gov.my/ for updated information.

-Chui San (196717)

How to go???

To get to the Perhentian Island or Pulau Perhentian (in Malay), The only way to go there is by the sea especially a boat services from Kuala Besut. Arriving on Kuala Besut jetty please come to our sales office (Anjung Holidays) nearby the jetty, and our staff will help and give you free information about how to get the boat transfer, the accommodation and the activities on Perhentian Island. Boat from Kuala Besut to Perhentian Island take about 1/2 hour journey by fast boat. Fast boat from Kuala Besut to Perhentian Island usually available from 9.00a.m to 5.00p.m. Actually on Kuala Besut don't have regular time for departure. They leave to the island when enough passenger. Departure time for the fast boat from Perhentian island to Kuala Besut jetty at 8.00a.m, 12.00noon and 4.00p.m. But for group package departure and leaving time can be consider... you don't have to worry about miss the boat because there are many guest house or hotel around Kuala Besut. Car parking facilities are available at RM5.00 - RM7.00 per day on Kuala Besut.

From Kota Bharu Town / Airport ~ Drive to Pasir Puteh > Kuala Besut Jetty ~ From Kota Bharu Airport there are a few counter selling boat services, but make sure that you look for boat and taxi service to Kuala Besut jetty (the main jetty to Perhentian Island). Airport taxi to Kuala Besut jetty at RM78/car/way. By mini van at RM30/person/way and by Limo at RM180/car/way. ~ From Kota Bharu Town you can get direct bus (Transnasional) to Kuala Besut, but please tell to the driver that you want to stop at Kuala Besut jetty because some time they will stop you at Tok Bali or some time they drop you at Kuala Besut bridge only. But from Kuala Besut bridge you can walk to the jetty (10 minutes) There are 3 flight companies stop at Kota Bharu airport. ~ Airasia the alternative flight available from Kuala Lumpur (LCCT) to Kota Bharu airport ~ MAS (Malaysian Airlines System) available from Kuala Lumpur (KLIA) to Kota Bharu airport ~ Firefly available from Penang and Kuala Lumpur (Subang airport) to Kota Bharu airport. From Singapore... ~ Drive to Johor Bharu > Segamat > Kuantan > Kuala Terengganu > Jerteh > Kuala Besut ~ Take bus from Singapore to Jerteh bus stand and get taxi to Kuala Besut jetty ~ Take train to Tanah Merah train station and get taxi to Kuala Besut jetty From K.Lumpur.... ~ Drive through Karak Highway > Raub > Gua Musang > Kuala Krai > Jerteh > K. Besut ~ Drive through Karak Highway > Kuantan > Kuala Terengganu > Jerteh > Kuala Besut ~ Take bus from Putra bus stand and stop at Kuala besut jetty or Jerteh bus stand. Only 2 bus company serve direct bus Hentian Putra to Kuala Besut jetty (Mutiara Express & Mahligai Express) ~ Train from K.L Sentral to Tanah Merah train station and get taxi to Kuala Besut jetty ~ Flight from KLIA to Kota Bharu airport and get taxi or mini van Kuala Besut jetty From Penang / Kedah... ~ Drive to Grik > Tanah Merah > Jerteh > Kuala Besut ~ Take direct bus to Kuala Besut jetty (Express Mutiara) or other bus company to Jerteh bus stand and get taxi to Kuala Besut jetty Thai Border (Rantau Panjang) ~ Drive through Pasir Mas > Pasir Puteh > Kuala Besut ~ Take bus to Kota Bharu > Pasir Puteh > Kuala Besut ~ Get taxi direct to Kuala Besut jetty From Taman Negara... ~ Drive through Gua Musang > Kuala Krai > Jerteh > Kuala Besut ~ Take mini van direct to the jetty From Cameron Highland.. ~ Drive through Gua Musang > Kuala Krai > Jerteh > Kuala Besut ~ Take mini van direct to the jetty From Cerating & Kuantan... ~ Drive to Dungun > Kuala Terengganu > Jerteh > Kuala Besut ~ Get bus to Jerteh and take taxi to Kuala Besut -Ing Ying (196719)

Once stop island

Pulau Perhentian is located in the South China Sea 21 km from the coast of Kuala Besut, Terengganut. For hundred of years ago vessel sailing from the south coast of Peninsular Malaysia to Bangkok will stop-by for a rest and shelter at the Island. They all an ancient merchant carrying food, jewelry, vast and etc. As the activities of merchants, sailors and traders from the South of Chinese Sea have taken place, the island is getting popular for their 'one stop station', these Islands were named as 'Once Stop Island' so called 'Pulau Perhentian' in Malay language.
It comprises of two islands; Pulau Perhentian Besar and Pulau Perhentian Kecil. Both islands are surrounded by beautiful palm-fringed powdery white sandy beaches and crystal-clear turquoise-blue sea.

The two Perhentian Islands are rated as some of the most beautiful islands in the world; a virtual paradise for snorkelling and diving in crystal-clear water or just for lazing on one of the white sandy beaches waiting for the coconuts to drop …

The two main islands are heavily forested and ringed with sandy beaches, typical of tropical islands. Accomodation for visitors are predominantly aimed at budget travellers and is mostly on the larger Pulau Perhentian Besar, which not only has wonderful beaches but also forest trails over the hills.

Both islands are separated by a very narrow sound but with strong current. The significant different between the two islands is, Perhentian Besar is more for a vocational island while the small one is an island with the mixture of vacation mood and reality life due to the fishing village, Kampung Pasir Hantu which is resided with more than 2000 villagers and completed with basic facilities apart from resorts and guesthouses.

All manner of aquatic life is visible both near and far from the beach such as turtles, sharks, coral and thousands of tropical fish. The interior is covered by jungle with a wide variety of species. You can watch monitor lizards, monkeys, geckos, flying squirrels, butterflies and many other types - sometimes right in front of your chalet. There are no roads and not many paths, so the islands are mainly peaceful and untouched - so far.

-Chui San (196717)

island perhentian

After less than an hour on a boat from the east coast of Malaysia, the laid-back atmosphere and the natural beauty of the Perhentian islands immediately transport you to a different world. The white sand is dotted with sun-worshipping holiday makers, some retreating to the shade for a glass of freshly squeezed juice. A group of scuba divers are boarding a boat to venture out into the turquoise waters and submerge themselves in the underwater wonderland. Later, as the sun sets, a quiet buzz of music and chatter fills the air, together with the thin wisp of smoke from the barbeque fire.

The Perhentian Islands are two islands named Pulau Perhentian Kecil (Small Perhentian Island) and Pulau Perhentian Besar (Large Perhentian Island). The Malay name Perhentian is translated as “place to stop” and this is exactly what these two islands were for traders travelling between Malaysia and Bangkok in years gone by. These islands are still a gorgeous place to stop and rest today, albeit for tourists disconnecting from the stress and routine of everyday life and not for weary seafaring traders.

The islands remain relatively untouched and the only permanent inhabitants live in a small fishing village on Perhentian Kecil. Apart from footpaths that cut through the jungle, there are no roads on the islands. The only way to get around is by walking through the jungle or taking a sea taxi. If you tread carefully, you may even encounter some of the islands’ shy wildlife on the way, such as monitor lizards, fruit bats, squirrels or even the elusive mouse deer. Simple chalets and some moderately luxurious resorts line the picturesque beaches along with restaurants, dive centres and boat operators advertising their services with hand-painted signs.

Perhaps it is the stretches of white beach or the crystal clear water and the superior scuba diving. Perhaps it is the untouched forests or the relaxed atmosphere and unspoiled charm. We like to think that is a little bit of all of this that makes the Perhentian Islands the perfect place to stop and take some time out.

-Ing Ying (196719)