Joanna James
Considering travelling to Desaru for a much-needed getaway from the hustle and bustle of a tense daily life? Then here is your guide to exploring the top attractions on Desaru Coast.
One of the world's biggest water parks in Malaysia, Desaru Coast Adventure Waterpark can accommodate up to 12,000 visitors. The attractions also feature a total of five splash-tacular zones to explore. The zones to explore and have fun at include kids ahoy, tidal wave, shipwreck reef, penaware falls, and penaware river. The waterpark also offers a unique mix of fry and wet rides and slides suitable for almost every visit. The park is open to the public daily from 10 am to 6 pm.
No visit to Desaru is complete without a visit to the famous Desaru Fruit Farm. An award-winning tropical fruit land in Malaysia, this attraction spans over 100 acres and features over 120 species of tropical fruits including non-seasonal and seasonal ones. The best part of visiting the attraction is that the Desaru Fruit Farm generously allows visitors to feast to their heart's content on the delicious fruit before continuing for the greenery walk. Visitors can also take in a petting zoo and an ornamental koi fish pond. Fun activities to try out also include go-karting, paintballing, and ATV riding.
Desaru beach is a popular spot with both locals and visitors and is considered to be one of the top Desaru attractions. Widely considered to be one of the best beaches in Johar, this seaside spot features soft white sands and beautiful coral reefs. There are also plenty of activities that people of all ages can enjoy while visiting Desaru Beach. There are plenty of picnic spots to make use of along with camping spots. The beach is safe and clean and makes for a great area for beachgoers to sunbathe to their heart's content. One can also engage in fun exciting activities such as surfing, rowing canoes, and sea diving. The best part about Desaru Beach is that it can be easily reached by accommodation providers such as Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas.
Established in 1979, the Teluk Sengat Crocodile Farm makes for a great location for a day trip with your friends and family. During a visit, you will be able to learn all sorts of interesting facts about crocodiles. A highlight includes a 130-year-old crocodile, that prefers to spend its golden years sunbathing.
Next up is the Desaru Ostrich Farm. Home to over 100 ostriches, visitors will have the chance to get closer to these big birds and learn some interesting facts about these creatures. As a souvenir, one will also get a chance to buy ostrich eggs. The farm is located in Jalan Telok Ramunia, Kampung Changi, and is open to the public from 10.00 am to 06.00 pm daily.
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