Redang Island

Redang Island Guide
Everything you need and flow to know Accommodation on Pulau Redang is best organised as a package in Kuala Terengganu.

The most beauty and nice island of Pulau Redang lies about 45 km north-northeast of Kuala Terengganu, or 22 km off Tanjung Merang, the closest point on the mainland to view.

Over the years, Redang has grown to be one of the most popular destinations for tourists and divers due its pristine nature and rich marine environment.

The Redang archipelago constitutes the islands of Pulau Redang, Pulau Lima, Pulau Paku Besar, Pulau Paku Kecil, Pulau Kerengga Kecil, Pulau Kerengga Besar, Pulau Ekor Tebu, Pulau Ling and Pulau Pinang.

Pulau Redang at 7 km long and 6 km wide is the largest island. The highest peak is Bukit Besar at 359 metres above sea-level.

Only the bigger islands like Redang, Lang Tengah, Perhentian and Kapas have resort facilities for visitors.

What Have You Do At Redag Island??

The island is rich in flora and fauna, perfect for eco-adventures.

Even being on the island is an experience itself as you can watch the sunrise from the beach, admire the multitudes of stars on a clear, night sky, snorkel, skin-dive or scuba dive to see the marine life, charter a boat round the island or go trekking and more the best activity safely..

Myths & Folklore??

Visitors can explore for themselves of the many mysterious sights on the island, such as the interesting pool of water at Pasir Gontang, or the beach at Pasir Mak Kepit which they locals believe smell of a fragrance left behind by a princess many years ago.

And the other sights include Batu Gajah which are huge boulders on a hill believed to once have been sea elephants; Tok Kong and Batu Surat, rocks said to contain magical spirits and Tanjung Telaga Batu, a piece of rock that is said to grant wishes.its so magic??

Marine park??

Visitors can come here to learn about marine park conservation besides engaging in their own diving and snorkelling activities. The sea bed around the island holds a magnificent variety of life, including moray eels, giant groupers and clown fish. There is also shipwreck close to the jetty which is perfect for exploration through snorkelling.

Many reso

rts will offer snorkelling in their packages. Pasir Panjang, which is a nesting bay for baby sharks, is the top place to snorkel. Scuba-diving is the second most popular activity; the waters are crystal-clear and you can glimpse all manner of sea creatures in the water. Resorts on the island do offer scuba equipment and diving classes to cater to all ages, and nice sport with also kayak,play beach volleyball, but jet-skis and water-skiing is banned to protect the tranquillity and quality of the marine environment.

Marine Departmanet

Address: Kementerian Sumber Asli dan Alam Sekitar
No 16, Blok B, Bestari Centre Jalan Hiliran, Pulau Kambing, 20300 Kuala Terengganu.
Tel : 09-63

1 2062

See Turtle??

There are three species of turtles that come to Redang to nest – the Green Turtel, Olive Ridley and Hawks

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n turtles next between March to December with a peak in August, and January to September for Hawksbills and Olive Ridleys in May. The nesting points include Pasir Chagar Hutang, Pasir Mak Simpan, Pasir Mak Kepit, Pasir Bujang and Teluk Dalam.

Visitors

can also visit SEATRU, a large green turtle nursery and turtle conservation centre, perhaps

even volunteer to help in collecting eggs and incubating them till they hatch upon which the baby

turtles will be released into the sea.

Sea Turtle Research Unit (SEATRU)

Address:

Institute of Oceanography (INOS), Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Terengganu,Malaysia.
Tel: +6 09 668 3251
Operation Hour: 9am - 4pm (Mon - Fri)