"Fancy tasting local tropical fruits plucked fresh from the trees? Then Penang's Tropical Fruit Farm is the place to go!"
A truly unique concept in Malaysia, Tropical Fruit Farm cultivates a mind-boggling 140 types of exotic fruit trees on its 25 acres. Consisting of well-planned terraces, the Tropical Fruit Farm was initiated to prevent extinction of local tropical fruit trees that were fast disappearing due to the rapid and vast development in rural areas. It also aims to educate people about our rich green heritage and offers them an opportunity to discover many less known fruit like the butterfruit, miracle fruit or dragon fruit at one site.
Striving to remain environmentally friendly as far as possible, organic matter is used as fertiliser. A visitor can opt for the tour, fruit tasting or 'all you can eat' packages. Packages cost between RM7 to RM48 per person.
Those who opt for the fruit-tasting package at RM7 will get to sample succulent fruit which are not available in the local market. The farm guide will also explain about the fruit available in the showroom. Apart from enjoying luscious fruit, savour the sweet juice of young coconut, which locals believe helps cool down the body.
The fruit farm is open from 9am to 6pm daily.
Last viewed - May 23, 2008
Getting there
By Bus
Express buses ply the route from Penang to / from Kuala Lumpur and major cities in the country. Please visit (http://www.plusliner.com/) for more info. The main bus terminal in Penang is located next to the Ferry Terminal.
By Taxi
To get to Penang Island, long distance taxi service can be hired at Weld Quay, Penang. Tel: +604-2625721
By Plane
Daily flights via Malaysia Airlines (www.malaysiaairlines.com, tel:1 300 88 3000 ) and AirAsia (www.airasia.com, tel: 1-300-88 9933) to / from Penang to major cities in Malaysia. Penang's Bayan lepas International Airport is roughly 20km (45-minnute drive) from the Georgetown city centre.
By Rail
You can take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Penang, where it stops at the Penang Railway Station, close to the ferry terminal. For more information, visit www.ktmb.com.my or call their call centre at +603-22671200.
By Boat
Ferries can be boarded at Butterworth, in the mainland portion of Penang. Among Ferry Services available are:
Langkawi Ferry Services (Tel: +604-2643088
Ekspress Bahagia (Tel: +604-2636255)
From the Ferry Terminal you can easily get a taxi ride into Georgetown city centre.
The Tropical Fruit Farm is located at Batu 18 along Jalan Teluk Bahang. There is no public transport to Tropical Fruit Farm. You can take a cab or drive to the end of Teluk Bahang, which is where the farm is. Or, you can wait at Mutiara Beach Resort at Batu Ferringhi for a shuttle service which operates twice daily at 9:15 am and 2:15pm. The shuttle charges RM10 per person for a return trip. If you are taking the cab, be sure to negotiate for a reasonable fare before boarding.
User recommendation
"Wonderful place, and the fruit
was really delicious :o)" by Peter Karl
"I was here May 2005, and it was a very interesting experiece, especially if you follow one of the knowledgeable guides that they have there like En. Ali. These guides will share their knowledge of each fruit's healing or medicinal properties, beauty enhancers,etc. And the fruits offered at the buffet table are varied and delicious!" by salmah
