Tour De Langkawi throws quiet Malacca into a frenzy of energy. The sleepy town sees professional racers casually cycle through their posh hotel lobbies and then speed through their historical red city. A team manager takes a small window of opportunity to see the sights in quaint Malacca on a rickshaw, promising to be back for a holiday.
The island off Mersing, along with Pulau Dayang, Pulau Lang and Pulau Pinang, are rated among the best diving destinations within the Johor Marine Park Area. The deeper waters around the area ensure good visibility and a large variety of marine life, the island is popular among weekend divers.
The island off Mersing, along with Pulau Dayang, Pulau Lang and Pulau Pinang, are rated among the best diving destinations within the Johor Marine Park Area. The deeper waters around the area ensure good visibility and a large variety of marine life, the island is popular among weekend divers.
The rich pelagic action also attracts numerous sport fishermen, hoping to try their luck with the marlins or sailfish outside the marine park island. Many private yachts anchor in the calm waters between Pulau Aur and Pulau Dayang.
The main reef is located towards the southern end of Pulau Aur and Pulau Pinang. The top of the reef begins at about 12m and slopes in excess of 25m, making it ideal for diving.
Key
Tips
If you plan to do some diving out here, all inclusive packages are easily available from the accommodation on the island.
How
to get there
By Road From Johor Bahru city centre, take the Johor Bahru-Kota Tinggi trunk road and on through the Kota Tinggi-Mersing trunk road (Highway 3). From the North-South Expressway, take the Ayer Hitam exit (Interchange 244) and drive towards toward Kluang and onwards using the Kluang-Jemaluang trunk road (Highway 50). After Jemaluang town, get onto the Kota Tinggi-Mersing trunk road, heading towards Mersing. Look out for signboards that will lead you to Mersing Jetty.
Who
to contact
For more information on Johor Bahru, please contact the Johor Tourist Information Centre (JOTIC) at 607-2242000.
Accommodation
Overview
There are chalets available on the island that close during the week when there are no guests.
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