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This is one of several smallish islands collectively known as the Sibu archipelago located about three kilometres off the eastern coast of Johor. Accessible by boat from the Tanjung Leman Jetty, many of the islands are uninhabi... more
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Mersing is a rustic fishing village town about 136 kilometres north-east of Johor Bahru. It is famed as a stepping-off point to the Johor's underwater paradise; more specifically, a group of islands off the east coast anchored... more
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Only for those with stomachs strong enough to withstand the nauseating four-hour boat ride to the island. However, once you step on the creamy sands, all is forgotten. Thronged by tourists in micro-mini bathing suits and privat... more
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Marko Leppik said
…Pulau Aur Sitting a fair distance, some 80km east of the Mersing jetty,are the islands… continue reading »
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Just a two-hour boat ride away from the Mersing coast lies the gateway to Utopia for the plagued urbanite. Ivory sands, swaying coconut palms, multi-hued topical fishes, untainted coral reefs. In short — bliss. There is plenty... more
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If you are heading for Pulau Sibu off the Mersing Coast, you have to board a boat at the jetty here in Tanjung Leman, a short two-hour drive from Johor Bahru or 4.5 hours from Kuala Lumpur. Book into the Tunjuk Laut Beach Resor... more
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The durian season sees a large influx of durian junkies making a mad scramble for the little town of Ayer Papan every year. Known as the "king of fruits", this football-sized fruit covered with a green thorny shell is renowned... more
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Established in 1989, this club offers an ideal haven for busy executives who want to get away from it all—except a game of golf. Featuring Bermuda grass on the fairways and Bermuda Tifdwarf on the greens, the par-71 course is s... more
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If you are an avid angler, then this island is your nirvana. The farthest of the 13 islands from Mersing, this island has been nominated one of the best fishing spots in the peninsula. For the uninitiated, the island offers oth... more
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Take a walk on the wild side and lose yourself in the tropical jungles of West Malaysia. This tour guide will give you tips on jungle survival, trap-setting and how to identify animals from their footprints and habitats, all in... more
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Set aside as a marine park by the government in 1985, the island is one of the few breeding grounds of the Malaysian giant leatherback turtle. Come July, the beach is thronged with tourists coming together to witness the miracl... more
Johor Bahru Travel Experiences
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Of Singapore slings and tribal warfare
Hanging in the opium den wasn't all that bad last night, I guess. We sort of bonded, told jokes and just had a low-key evening as a grou... Continue reading »
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Silk Scarves and Sunny Sentosa!
Day 2: Free Time! So my room slept in until noon today...i'm blaming it on the jet lag. We were supposed to meet my professor at... Continue reading »
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Merry Christmas in Singapore
Christmas morning saw us up early to get organised for our trip to Singapore. Santa appeared to have forgotten that we were in Vietnam a... Continue reading »
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'Singapore Slicker'
14th OctZ' plane was full of Germans, not backpackers. However unpleasant that may sound to the racist among you, i was in fact sat next... Continue reading »
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Singapore Fling
We’ll make sure we take it easy on our stop over in Singapore before returning to reality. No sense in rushing around at this stage. Ma... Continue reading »
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more Johor Bahru hotels »Popular Johor Bahru Things to Do
- Pulau Sibu
- Mersing
- Pulau Aur
- Pulau Rawa
- Tanjung Leman
- Ayer Papan
- Tioman Island Golf Club
- Pulau Pemanggil
- Jungle Walk
- Pulau Tengah
