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Mersing Jetty is the preferred staging point for the northern and eastern clusters of islands whereas the southern cluster of islands should be accessed via Tanjung Leman jetty."
The preferred staging point for the clusters of pristine islands off the east coast of Johor, Mersing Jetty provides access to the Rawa, Pemanggil, Dayang, Aur, and Besar Islands. Other islands including Tinggi, Apil, Sibu Besar and Sibu Tengah should be accessed via Tanjung Leman jetty, about 60km south of Mersing. The Mersing Boat Hire Association provides boats for inter-island travel or fishing. The Marine Park Information Centre (open from 8a.m. to 4.30p.m., Mondays to Fridays and 8a.m. to 12.3p.m. on Saturdays) located on Jalan Tun Dr. Ismail, close to the Mersing Express Bus Terminal, is a good place to start if you want to find out more about Johor's islands before visiting them.
A visit to Mersing Jetty in the early hours of the morning will reveal why it is a favourite spot for photographers, with the many fishing boats docking in to haul their catch for the morning market, providing an interesting rustic background.
Last viewed - February 04, 2012
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Air Papan Beach
Facing Pulau Setindan, the long stretch of beach is the venue for the annual Pesta Air Papan (Air Papan Festival) held every May 1. Read more
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Aur Island
Pulau Aur and its surrounding islands are rated by divers as one of the best scuba diving destinations. Read more
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Sibu Island
From an aerial view, the island looks like a bird or a bat resting with its wings outstretched. Its calm and quiet ambiance makes it the perfect choice for those who dream of a relaxing and laid back vacation. Read more
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Tanjung Resang Beach
Teluk Resang beach in Mersing, Johor is normally subjected to rough waves and wind. But the sombre tone of the sand which matches the wild nature of this spot makes it a popular destination. Read more
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Teluk Buih Beach
Foamy white surf lapping the shores. Teluk Buih offers a sheltered stretch of fine sand and is a popular retreat for the villagers. Read more
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Teluk Buih Beach
Foamy white surf lapping the shores. Teluk Buih offers a sheltered stretch of fine sand and is a popular retreat for the villagers. Read more
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Tanjung Resang Beach
Teluk Resang beach in Mersing, Johor is normally subjected to rough waves and wind. But the sombre tone of the sand which matches the wild nature of this spot makes it a popular destination. Read more
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Tanjung Leman Beach
Watch white hornbills while enjoying the warm breeze on Pantai Tanjung Leman. 'A jumping off' point to the islands. Read more
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Teluk Sari Beach
Long ago, a group of fishermen from Terengganu stopped at a small village near the River Sari estuary, north of Mersing for supplies. Read more
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Pemanggil Island
The island is a fisherman's best-kept secret. Its other magnetic charms include endless stretches of white sandy beaches and awesome snorkeling spots. Read more
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Penyabong Beach
The old name of the beach is Pantai Pasir Lanun (Pirates' Sandy Beach) because pirates chose the beach as their hideout due to its calm coast and the availability of fresh water. Read more
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Tenglu Beach
Located about 8km from Mersing town, Tenglu Beach is a popular picnic area because of its proximity to the town. Read more
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"intresting"
"I have very happy memories of this area. In 1960-70 a group of us who were working in Singapore spent many idyllic weekends camping out on the deserted islands off the coast of Mersing. Now a few of us would like to return for a holiday. We've heard of some 'budget' accommodation being available on these islands. Can anyone give us details of how to book this? Thanks."
by Shireen
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