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Redang Island |
Redang Island is indeed one of Malaysia's most idyllic islands. This tropical paradise offers pearly-white sandy beaches, sparkling clear seawater, lovely sunrises and spectacular marine life. Its marvellous marine fish varieties, turtles and huge range of coral reefs make it a wonderful diving spot and its diverse coral species are said to be among the best in the world. The five famous dive sites in Redang are Tanjung Lang, Tanjung Tokong, Tanjung Gua Kawah, Pasir Panjang and Batu Mak Cantek. There are even a few shipwrecks dive sites, offering an adventure for divers.
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Accessible from Merang Jetty in Setiu, a 30-minute drive north of Kuala
Terengganu, off the Terengganu coastline on the northeastern coast is
the Redang Archipelago. It is made up of a few islands namely Redang
Island (the largest), Pinang Island, Kerengga Island, Lima Island, Ekor
Tebu Island and Susu Dara Island. This area has also been gazetted as a
marine park and its brilliant underwater world is one of the best in
Malaysia. Meanwhile Pinang Island has a visitors� centre that houses an
exhibition room, an audio-visual room, a research lab, turtle touch
pools and chalets.
Apart from diving, beach lovers can also enjoy other activities like
swimming, snorkelling, fishing, boating or sunbathing. You can check in
to one of the many resorts on the island, offering full packages
including land and sea transfers, accommodation, full board meals and
activities or room packages only. Bookings can be arranged at any local
or foreign travel agents for a delightful island getaway.
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| Admission Fee : | Fee is depend on how you get there and where you stay. Here some list of resort over there. Remember! It is not about the rate, but what they offer based on the packages.
- Ayumayang Redang Island Resort [http://www.blueocean.com.my/ayumayang/index.html]
- Berjaya Redang Beach Resort [http://www.berjayahotel.com/redang/index.asp]
- Coral Redang Island Resort [http://www.coralredang.com.my/]
- Laguna Redang Island Resort [http://www.lagunaredang.com.my/]
- Redang Bahtera Resort [http://www.redangislandresorts.com/]
- Wisana Redang Travel & Tours [http://www.wisanatravel.com/]
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| Address : | Redang Island, Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu |
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Redang can be reached within an hour by speed boat from jetty in Merang, a small fishing village about 30 minutes by road from Kuala Terengganu. Alternatively, you may also take a boat ride from Shah Bandar Jetty in Kuala Terengganu island.
Ferry service is also available from the Kuala Terengganu jetty and it takes 45 minutes to reach the island. |
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