From Johor Bahru, use the Johor Bharu - Kota Tinggi trunk road (45km).
From the North South Expressway (NSE), take the Kulai exit (Interchange 252) onto the trunk road heading towards Kota Tinggi (Highway 94 and 3).
From Kota Tinggi town, it is another 57km to Desaru.
Desaru Fruit Farm
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The Desaru Fruit Farm is planted with many different types of tropical fruits. Their experienced guides will give talks on the different plants and show you around the farm in a leisurely bullock-cart ride or in your own vehicle."
Tropical Malaysian fruits are abundant all year round in Malaysia. Some fruits are seasonal like Durian, Rambutan and Mangosteen whilst others like Papaya, Banana, Pineapple, Rose Apple, Star Fruits, Lime, Oranges and Coconut are available all year round.
The Desaru Fruit Farm is planted with many different types of tropical fruits. Their experienced guides will give talks on the different plants and show you around the farm in a leisurely bullock-cart ride or in your own vehicle.
The Mini Zoo houses indigenous animals such as goats, different types of birds, including ostriches, peacocks, turkeys and wild fowl. The farm also boasts of an apiary, where local bees tap the flowering fruit trees for nectar. Fishponds dot the farm where anglers can try their luck.
At the souvenir shop, visitors can find many Malaysian goods such as batik clothing, local handicraft and food products, including the farm's products such as honey and the different types of fruits.
The farm has about 50 acres of Limau Madu-sweet green oranges and the rest is planted with Limau Kesturi-musk lime, Belimbing Asam, Durian, Jambu Air or water apple, Chiku, Jambu Madu/Mawar-Guava, Rambutan, Pulasan, Cempedak, Kedondong-Great Hog Plum, Papaya and other local fruit trees.
Entrance Fees:
RM18.00 per adult
RM12.00 per child (3-12 years old)
Minimum 4 persons
Inclusive of Fruit Platter
Getting its name from a `village of casuarinas or palms`, Desaru in Johor has a stretch of about 25KM of white, sandy beach and lush tropical greenery.
Located five kilometres north of Desaru, this museum was developed by the South Johor Development Authority (KEJORA), as part of its development project in the fishing village of Tanjung Balau. Fishing has been a major economic source for the seafarers of Kota Tinggi district since long ago and the abundance of it found in the South China Sea has supported them for generations.
A favourite among locals, this tall, cool waterfall with its pristine recreational forests and good jungle tracks, is just one of the many attractions of Kota Tinggi.
This river that supports several fishing villages is worth a visit, not only for its great seafood but also to experience what life is like in a slow-paced fishing community.
Visitors have an opportunity to come up close to these majestic, tutu-totting bird ballerinas at the Ostrich Farm. The 500-odd ostriches thrive in this environment that is close to their natural habitat in the wilds.
Top 5 Things to do in Desaru
Desaru is known as Johor’s best kept secret, as it is a shielded stretch of beach that is away from the bustling Johor Bharu city, thus making it quite and secluded from the public on most days.
