Pulau Redang ( Redang Island)
Redang Island, locally known as Pulau Redang or just "Redang" is one of the largest islands off the east coast of Malaysia. It is one of nine islands, which form a marine park, and which offer snorkeling and diving opportunities. Access is from Merang or Kuala Terengganu on boats operated by the resorts; there is also a small airport with services operated by Berjaya Air from Singapore(Seletar Airport) and Kuala Lumpur (Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport).
The island is also an important conservation site for sea turtles. Previously, the indiscriminate economic exploitation of turtle eggs had caused fewer turtles returning to nest on the island. This has led the Terengganu state government to set up the Koperasi Setiajaya Pulau Redang in 1989, a cooperative aiming to develop and manage socio-economic programmes that could improve the livelihood of Pulau Redang locals without endangering its natural resources.
The waters around Pulau Redang also contain two historic shipwrecks: HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Repulse. The ships were sunk here at the start of World War II, setting the stage for the Japanese occupation of Malaya.
The Pulau Redang archipelago comprises Pulau Redang, Pulau Lima, Pulau Paku Besar, Pulau Paku Kecil, Pulau Kerengga Kecil, Pulau Kerengga Besar, Pulau Ekor Tebu, Pulau Ling and Pulau Pinang. Pulau Redang is the biggest of all the islands in the Marine Park, measuring about 7 km long and 6 km wide. Its highest peak is Bukit Besar at 359 metres above sea level. The boundary of the Pulau Redang Marine Park is established by a line linking all points 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) from the shores of Pulau Redang, Pulau Lima, Pulau Ekor Tebu and Pulau Pinang. The other nearby islands of Pulau Perhentian Besar, Pulau Perhentian Kecil, Pulau Lang Tengah, Pulau Kapas and Pulau Susu Dara are also gazetted and protected as Marine Parks. Today, only the bigger islands like Redang, Lang Tengah, Perhentian and Kapas have resort facilities for visitors. The management of Marine Parks primarily involves protection of the sensitive marine and terrestrial ecosystems by controlling the impact from human activities. These include waste & pollution management and conservation of coral reefs and terrestrial habitats.
The 2000 film, Summer Holiday was filmed on the Laguna Redang resort, and a replica of the tea house now serves as the resort's gift shop.
Best time to visit:
Between March and October. Take note that most resorts are closed during the North-east Monsoon, which blows from November to February.
How To Get There
Begin your island-hopping adventure by catching a boat at any of the jetties in Kuala Terengganu and Merang. Travelling time to Redang is one hour from Kuala Terengganu and 50 minutes from Merang.
By Air :
Both the national carrier, Malaysia Airlines, and the budget carrier, AirAsia, fly directly to Kuala Terengganu from Kuala Lumpur twice daily. The flight takes about 45 minutes.
By Road :
Express buses and outstation taxis offer regular services from Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Terengganu. The trip takes about 7 hours.
Express buses and outstation taxis offer regular services from Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Terengganu. The trip takes about 7 hours.
Hotel/Resort Accommodation:
Laguna Redang Island Resort ( 122 rooms) 4 stars rating
Location: Beachfront
Address: Pasir Panjang, Redang Island
Address: Pasir Panjang, Redang Island
Designed as a modern interpretation of traditional Malay architecture, the low-rise resort blends harmoniously with the environment, making it one of the loveliest resorts in the island.
With a magnificent shoreline studded with fine white sand, bathed by a clear blue sea and set against a background of green hills, Laguna Redang Island Resort is possibly the island's loveliest resort.
Adding to the wonder of it all is the low-rise resort that was designed as a modern interpretation of traditional Malay architecture to be in total harmony with its nature surroundings.
The tranquil living style of Redang embraces the resort with a relaxing ambiance. Laguna Redang Island Resort offers a fine choice of 222 rooms, comprising Standard Rooms, Deluxe Garden Room, Deluxe Pool Rooms, Deluxe Sea Rooms, Premier Sea Room & Laguna Suites.
Each room is spacious with timber striped floor and individual balcony to take advantage of the South China Sea breeze and a choice of enchanting garden, rain forest, sea or pool.
The charge rate normally from RM 600- RM 1350 per night/room ; Surcharge of RM 50 per night/room will be charged on July, Aug, Sept.
Boot service schedule: Merang Jetty to Laguna Redang Island Resort ( 9.30am & 12.30pm)
Laguna Redang Island Resort to Merang Jetty ( 9.00am & 12.00pm)
Fee: Adult: RM95/Return
Child: RM48/ Return
Coral Redang Island Resort ( 40 rooms) 4 stars rating
Location: Beachfront
Coral Redang has a range of 40 detached, semi-detached chalets and standard rooms to choose from. Each chalet or room has air conditioning, fan and hot water heater. The MATAHARI Restaurant has a super sea view and offers a selection of local, continental and BBQ on special days.Chicak Poolside Bar has range of exciting cocktails and drinks to keep you refreshed and happy as you soak up the sun and laze around the pool.
A fully equipped Diveshop with qualified instructors and dive masters who can arrange fun diving and snorkeling trips. There are also a number of sea kayaks to rent.
The charge rate normally from RM 274- RM 592 per night/room
Boot service schedule: Shahbandar Jetty to Coral Redang Island Resort ( 9.00am, 10.30pm & 3.00pm)
Coral Redang Island Resort to Shahbandar Jetty ( 7.00am, 11.00am,& 1.00pm)
Fee: Adult: RM110/Return
Child: RM60/ Return
Berjaya Redang Beach Resort ( 273 rooms) 4 stars rating
Location: Beachfront
It is located off the coast of Terengganu, situated in the archipelago of islands touted as Malaysia's premier Marine Park in the calm waters of Teluk Dalam, lies Berjaya Redang Beach Resort, a place where the sun, sea and sands combine to create a tropical haven.
Berjaya Redang Beach Resort boasts 273 tastefully furnished rooms and suites with ensuite bathrooms in typical Malaysian-style chalets. All rooms are comfortably furnished and fully equipped with modern amenities.
The Superior Room are double storey Malaysian styled timber framed long house with garden views. The Deluxe Chalets are also double storey Malaysian styled timber framed with total of 4 rooms in one chalet, and the Sea facing category overlooks the beautiful panoramic ocean.
Berjaya Redang Beach Resort boasts 273 tastefully furnished rooms and suites with ensuite bathrooms in typical Malaysian-style chalets. All rooms are comfortably furnished and fully equipped with modern amenities.
The Superior Room are double storey Malaysian styled timber framed long house with garden views. The Deluxe Chalets are also double storey Malaysian styled timber framed with total of 4 rooms in one chalet, and the Sea facing category overlooks the beautiful panoramic ocean.
Boot service schedule: Shahbandar Jetty to Berjaya Redang Beach Resort (10.30pm-12.00pm) ( 1500hrs-1630hrs)
Berjaya Redang Beach Resort to Shahbandar Jetty ( 7.00am-8.30am) (1300hrs-1430hrs)
Fee: Adult: RM110/Return
* This is the most famous and first choice of foreign and local tourists
The budget for travelling to Pulau redang is estimated around from RM 345 up to RM 1185 per pax (only available for 3days 2 nights). The factor of price difference are mainly from star rating of resorts, type of entertainment and etc.
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