Redang Island
Redang Island (Pulau Redang)
Redang is located 45 km off the coast of Kuala Terengganu is the largest of the group of islands dotting the South China Sea off the Terengganu coast. The island offers crystal clear waters and numerous dive sites for the enthusiast. Sheltered within the Redang Island Marine Park, the waters here abound with marine life.
Redang Archipelago exists of 9 islands that abound with marvelous marine fishes, turtles and coral reefs that ensure great snorkeling and scuba-diving. The boat trip starts from the fishing village of Merang. This is a fishing village North of Kuala Terengganu.
The best time to visit Redang is between April and October. Take note that most resorts are closed during the Northeast Monsoon, which blows from November to March.
Redang island is perfect for snorkeling, swimming, scuba diving, jungle trekking, boating and canoeing. This paradise-like island offers crystal clear water, pearly white shores, a colorful array of spectacular marine life, a breathtaking sunset and what could be the world's most mature coral gardens. This is your chance to see and be acquainted with the local eel, giant grouper, black tipped shark, etc. Chance encounter with the Green turtle and Hawksbill turtle is common. There are corals of every imaginable shape, size or color. The observant are rewarded with sights of flatworm, nudibranch, shrimp, squid, cuttlefish, stonefish, lionfish and pipefish.
No fishing is allowed within a 3.2 km radius of the island as Pulau Redang. The collection of corals and other aquatic life is also prohibited. The fines and penalties are severe and each year sees reports of arrests and fines. Activities prohibited and not allowed are:
Collecting and taking of aquatic life ( corals, shell or fishes whether living or alive ). Fishing without a license & Causing Pollution (3.2 km radius), i.e. littering Possession of spear fishing equipment. The waters around Pulau Redang also contain two historic shipwrecks. The H.M.S Prince of Wales and the H.M.S Repulse were sunk here at the start of World War II, setting the stage for the Japanese occupation of Malaya.
The hilly island of Redang can be fascinating in its own way. There is a moderately well trodden and marked path between Pasir Panjang and Teluk Dalam beach, about 2 km long. Sights include a small stream and pools alive with catfish, the occasional encounter with the shy kancil (little deer) and monkeys, and other jungle flora and fauna. At the end of the trek is the Berjaya Redang Beach Resort at Teluk Dalam. For the more adventurous, there are rocky cliffs and outcrops away from this beaten path that offer spectacular overhead views of Pasir Panjang below.
Terengganu - Getting There
Visitors will find most places in Terengganu easily accessible. There is a host of transportation modes that one can choose from, when travelling and within Terengganu, i.e. by air, road, buses and coaches, taxi.
MAS operates daily direct services from Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Terengganu as well as connecting services from other major cities and towns. For inquiries on flight reservations and confirmation, visitors are requested to call MAS at Tel: 09-6221415, 09-6222266, 09-6664204.
BY AIR
The Sultan Mahmud Airport is only 18 kilometers from Kuala Terengganu. Contact the Airport Information Counter at 09-6664204 for further information.
BY BUS & Taxi
The normal taxi fare is 8.5 sen for 1km and 10 sen for 1km for air-conditioned taxis.
Terengganu - Major City Distance
Dungun (km) | |
| Alor Gajah | 398 |
| Alor Setar | 599 |
| Baling | 485 |
| Batu Pahat | 433 |
| Bukit Fraser | 381 |
| Bukit Ibam | 252 |
| Bukit Kayu Hitam | 647 |
| Butterworth | 576 |
| Brichang | 565 |
| Dabong | 356 |
| Desaru | 464 |
| Gemas | 328 |
| Gerik | 427 |
| Gua Musang | 374 |
| Ipoh | 581 |
| Jeli | 303 |
| Johor Bahru | 456 |
| Kajang | 412 |
| Kangar | 644 |
| Klang | 423 |
| Kluang | 432 |
| Kota Bahru | 246 |
| Kota Tinggi | 414 |
| Kuala Kangsar | 531 |
| Kuala Lipis | 381 |
| Kuala Lumpur | 390 |
| Kuala Selangor | 457 |
| Kuala Terengganu | 78 |
| Kuantan | 131 |
| Lumut | 639 |
| Maran | 207 |
| Melaka | 422 |
| Mersing | 328 |
| Muar | 467 |
| Padang Besar | 681 |
| Pasir Putih | 206 |
| Port Klang | 431 |
| Pontian Kecil | 506 |
| Port Dickson | 420 |
| Sabak Bernam | 520 |
| Segamat | 309 |
| Seremban | 388 |
| Shah Alam | 415 |
| Sitiawan | 652 |
| Sungai Petani | 540 |
| Taiping | 559 |
| Teluk Intan | 530 |
| Temerloh | 255 |
