Joanna James
A charming coastal town along the east coast of Johor, Desaru is becoming increasingly popular among discerning travellers for several reasons. Its laid-back fishing villages, a long stretch of pristine beach, and exciting excursions close to nature are just a few of them complementing the array of captivating beachfront properties that entice them to take a break from the pace and tension of everyday life. Uncover how to spend a fascinating weekend in this quaint town.
It is not difficult to get to this coastal town. For those already in Malaysia, it is an hour's drive from Johor Bahru by road while for those travelling from Singapore to Desaru, it is a 90-minute ferry journey from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal in Singapore. This convenience enables many visitors to have a quick getaway whenever they want a break.
Overlooking the South China Sea the long stretch of Desaru Beach is a focal point of attraction for throngs of visitors who are booked at various Desaru Resorts. April to October are ideal months to collect your beach mats, and sunscreen don the swimsuits and sunglasses and revel at this beach with plenty of sunshine and the allure of the ocean. The cool breeze soothes your skin despite the warmth around you. This is an ideal way to enjoy reading or have a picnic with your loved ones.
The shallow waters here are ideal for swimming as well as for watersports like banana boating, surfing, water skiing etc.
With over 100 of these massive birds at this farm, Desaru Ostrich Farm is unique in offering a different experience to the whole family such as learning the different species of these birds, enjoying supervised Ostrich rides, and even getting a chance to feed them if interested. There are many families using properties like Desaru Coast Resort & Villas who include a visit to this farm in Desaru.
Another interesting aspect of this farm is observing the tiny ostrich chicks as they trail after adult ostriches and learning to counter their hard stares directed at you as you go about.
Adventure parks are an exciting proposition for many travellers, they are even better when adventures are water-based. This large adventure park set against a fishing village is ideal for groups of friends, families, and couples to have fun together and bond as you experience each activity.
The wave pool at this park is known to be one of the biggest in the world, so shed your tension and feel rejuvenated by the array of water rides, roller-coaster rides and more specially tailored for the young and the young at heart visitors.
With an abundance of seafood and the presence of many fishing villages, Desaru offers a delightful array of seafood delights to foodies and all other visitors who enjoy it. The good thing is while you enjoy the variety of dishes during your stay you spend a very reasonable amount of money on them.
Enjoy dishes like tom yum seafood soup, chilli crab, sambal lala (clams), giant Tiger Prawns, seafood fried rice, salted egg prawns, mini lobsters, black pepper crab and many other varieties of dishes. Relishing these dishes enhances your overall getaway experience.
A 180-acre Fruitland offers many hours of pleasure to visitors and is thoroughly enjoyed by families for its colours and fruity smells. You find rare trees too such as cocoa, and Dutch Durian here.
View the tropical fruits such as guavas, durians, mangosteen, dragon fruit, jack fruit and more, the adventurous ones can even hop an ATV and explore more of this fruit-laden farm. English-speaking guides can be booked beforehand if needed. Don’t forget to visit their shop to pick fruit. Children are thrilled by the Petting Zoo here with rabbits, goats, Turkey chicks etc. to fascinate the children.
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