Things to do

Terengganu is a gifted land with endless activities offers to the visitors. When you are in Terengganu, mountain is never merely a place with all kinds of sky scraping trees whereas island is no more a place just to have fun with fishes in the water. You can swim while in the jungle or climb a mountain while others soaking in the ocean.


4WD Adventure
The rugged terrain, lush rain forests and mountainous landscape in east coast has provided a challenging condition for the off-road driving activity. Here, the Kenyir Lake, Kuala Berang, Sungai Loh and Sungai Kelamin areas are great spots for this adventure in Terengganu. Due to this reason, the annually held Rainforest Challenge either locally or international will always count Terengganu into part of the racing route. The 4WD driving always begins from neighbouring states into Hulu Terengganu, crossing Kenyir Lake then ending the journey in Kuala Terengganu. Along this way, there are places which are named by regular enthusiastic participants in this activity, such as Predator, Terminator, Twilight Zone, Flying Fox and Bridge to Nowhere for identification purpose.
Off-road driving is a year round activity though the East North Monsoon that brings rain and thunder storm to this area and causing landslide and flood. The participants will have to overcome the obstacle of being stuck in the muddy stretches, crossing rain swollen and fast flowing river in addition to heavy rain and deep ruts. This is especially challenging and tougher if the vehicle is passing through a logging track. Although to drive in a high humidity and terrain condition always require a sound constitution and body, never ask why. Enthusiast always has out-of-mind answer for this question.
4WD adventure always ends in few days, this will means other than the enjoyment and satisfaction from driving through the vegetation, sleeping in the tent in a jungle after a day long travel is another add-on experience. Some participants will even bring along their fishing gear and try their luck in the lake or river where they set their tent. By hope, some freshwater fish will be the menu for the breakfast next day.
Other than the 4WD clubs, there are agencies organizing few days packaging tour to suit the time and other constrain of individual. Some of the packages have food, driver and camping bed included. Some provide the car rental service if you do not have one.


Canoeing and Kayaking
If rafting is not your game, perhaps canoeing or kayaking will be your choice. Lake Kenyir, the islands offshore, even some big rivers such as Sungai Terengganu are the common places to have fun with these activities. It is always very enjoyable to row a canoe or kayak in the evening time when temperature is cooler. Other than enjoying the scenery, birds rest on the rotten tree branches extending out from the lake or fishes jumping out from the water are things that really cheer you up. Canoe or kayak from the resort operator (some resorts do not charge on the canoe or kayak) in places like Lake Kenyir and islands.


Fishing or Angling
It is always the gateway and exit for the angling enthusiasts to find themselves in Terengganu. There are not only places to go for sea angling but also freshwater angling.

April till August every year is always the best season to throw your hook to the sea. Experienced anglers usually come in prepared. Boats are available for rental in most of the resort. During this season, regular anglers will be well equipped with cooler boxes filled with ice blocks for their harvest and just jump into the boat, all sizes fishing rods, sun block, hat, snack and sufficient drinking water etc and jump to the boat when everything has properly arranged.

Deep sea fishing is always challenging not only because of the unpredictable condition on the sea but also fishes in the sea seem to come to test your fishing skill to the limit as well as, the sophistication of your fishing equipment and of course your bravery and tolerance. It is always very hard for first timer or to have ‘fresh man’ onboard. Sea sickness is the first obstacle to be over come before talking how to pull a fish from the sea. Even so, after looking at the result from rest of the partners with full admiration, the irresistible temptation from this activity will just easily wipe off this bitter memory and you will see him making promising words as to return to sea again.

Off shore of Perhentian, Redang and Kapas islands are the popular places for deep-sea fishing trips. (Bear in mind that, don’t ever, never fish within the Marine Part waters. Fishing activities are straightly prohibited.). Squid jigging or ‘candat sotong’ is also available in some places such as Kapas Island. Learn from the local East Coast fishermen the art of catching cuttlefish using lights and multiple lines with hooks. Wow, truly a distinct mode of fishing! For the freshwater angling, various spots in Kenyir Lake and Sungai Tembeling are the heaven. Anglers will normally get a gang of friends, with everything prepared then begin their fishing adventure trip in their 4 WD and stop at camp site which is normally by the lake and start their agenda. This is especially in Kenyir Lake. Kenyir houses a numbers of freshwater fishes: Kelah, Tapah, Toman, Baung, Seberau etc. where even if you stand only by the lake, you can see from the surface of the water that fishes swimming with a leisure motion in the water. If you think you can easily catch them with any kind of net or rod, you are wrong then. You probably will be upset after trying and trying…. They are not stupid at all. Of course it is not necessary you need to be a professional like geared angler. Like any other states in the country, Terengganu is watering by numerous of rivers. Fishing, regardless whether net fishing or rod fishing is like a daily pass time activity to the people here. You might see village people standing by the river with a bamboo or branch made rod, leisurely hooking for fish when you are doing your river cruising in Marang River or just walking pass a village by the river. Well, you can do the same, just for the sake of fun and past time, why not ?



Golfing in Terengganu
Walk through our countryside splendour and play golf in the orchid garden..... stop at the oasis of petroleum and search for the gem of the east..... Enjoy golf in the open playground and relax on beachside golf at its best ......


Kuala Terengganu Golf Resort 'An Open Playground'
KTGR is convenienly located approximetely 10km from Kuala Terengganu and only 5 minutes drive from the Sultan Mahmud Airport. The 18 hole par 72 course designed by Global Golf Design Pte. Ltd. features challenging Jembal and interesting Nerus nine. The Jembal is an open playground with less water hazards while the Nerus features more sand traps, water hazards and mature trees. Address : Tok Jembal, 21300 Kuala Terengganu. Tel: 09-666 5836 Fax: 09-666 6493

9 holes: RM45.00 per person (Rates include green fees and buggy fees)18 Holes: RM79.00 per person (Rates include green fees and buggy fees)Transfer from Kuala Terengganu hotel to KT Golf Resort: RM60.00 per way/ van


Tuanku Mizan Golf & Country Resort 'The Gem of The East'.
Designed by Andy Dye to take full advantage of the inherent beauty and character of its location, this magnificent 18 hole layout winds through and existing terrain and rivers that meander through the site, giving golfers the unique experience of playing in harmony with the environment. Address : Lot PT 969, Kg. Tok Adis, Kuala Ibai 20400 Kuala Terengganu. Tel: 09-6163500 Fax: 09 6163900

Tasik Puteri Golf & Country Club 'Golf in The Orchid Garden'
The Tasik Puteri golf course is an 18 hole par 72, is full buggy course with undulating hills and elevated approaches presenting abundant challenges to every golfers. It is surrounded by lush greenery, scenic valleys and sparkling lakes. The natural surrounded is a relaxing and peaceful sanctuary. Address : Km 100 Jerangau Jabur Highway, Bandar Bukit Besi, Dungun. Tel: 019-956 4760/019-985 6265 Fax: 09-833 7217/ 822 1345

Dungun Golf & Country Club 'Countryside Splendour'
One of the oldest golf course in east coast, this 18 hole par 72 seaside course is a popular golfing destination for those who prefer a budget outing. The first nine is quite challenging with lake and hazard areas and the back nine normally with mature trees became part of the course as to provide good golfers to return a good score. Address : PO Box 679, 2300 Dungun Terengganu Tel: 09-8441041 Fax: 09-844 5163

Kelab Desa Rantau Petronas 'Oasis of Petroleum'
Designed by Ronald Fream to create a true links-style course this picturesque 9/18 hole golf course measuring 6026 metres in length. The course features some of biggest bunkers in Malaysia. Another interesting feature is the double greens with separate flags for the first and second nines. The course is difficult to read due to its subtle breaks. Address : Kelab Desa Rantau Petronas, 24000 Kemasik, Kemaman, Terengganu. Tel: 09-864 0232 Fax: 09-864 0233

Awana Kijal Golf & Beach Resort 'Beachside Golf At Its Best'
Being a resort course, it is designed to allow golfers to play a relaxing games. The course lies on 160 acres of former beach front. The slightly undulating fairways with the front nine, Palma, features an open playground with fewer trees and ponds around the layout makes it a lively nine for most golfers. On the second nine golfers will encounter with mature trees and jungle making it difficult and challenging. Address : Km 28, Kemaman Dungun 24100 Kijal, Kemaman, Terengganu Tel: 09-864 1188 Fax: 09-864 1688


Jungle Trekking & Camping
To trek in the lush forest in Terengganu is an extremely pleasure experience. Nearly 60% of the state is still covered by tropical rainforest, spread mainly in the interior and obviously this has prepared an excellent ready made platform for trekking or camping lovers.
Get an experienced and knowledgeable guide is important. With him, trekking is not simply walking or doing monkey climb in the jungle, but more important, along the way to the destination, besidess appreciating the mother nature, breathing in the clean and fresh oxygen in the jungle, this guide will also point to you plants or insect and tell your anything about it or chop a branch of a plant and show you how people get their source of water while in the jungle or how people communicate from one area to the other in the jungle where most of the high-tech communication devices have no chance to ‘show off’.
There are also waterfalls and streams in the jungle besides trees and of course wild life, therefore regardless you are in your expensive heavy-duty jungle boots, sophisticated trekking and camping gears or cheap Japanese slippers, it is always up to you to decide whether to have a few days trekking and camping in the heart of the jungle or just to have a weekend with family or gang to picnic besides the waterfall. Some recreational park such as Sekayu and LA Spring has already furnished with huts, BBQ fire place, changing rooms and parking area. Among the popular areas to do these activities are Hulu Dungun, Pasir Raja, Kenyir Lake, Gunung Tebu, Sekayu Waterfall etc. are among the popular places for you to stretch you limbs and let your mind goes like a monkey. Even while on the island, a short and a simple trek is always a good change after days of soaking yourself in the water under tropical sun.

Mountain Biking
Cycling was once the pass time activity for kampong boys besides catching fish in the river, fighting spider among the fellows or climbing up the tree for mangoes. That was before the introduction of satellite channels and computer game to a simple village. Nobody in those days anticipated that cycling will become a recreation and adventure activity, more over, an international tournament in the modern days.

While the interior of Terengganu is covered by mountain range, most of the coastal roads are flat and properly sealed. Mountain biking is an activity that is newly brough into the tourism agenda in this state ever since successfully organized and introduced the world famous Tour de Langkawi international cycling tournament into this country when Terengganu was one of the cycling routes in the tournament, began from the north to the south of Terengganu.

Unlike the East Malaysia where mountain biking is mainly carried out in trails in forests, cycling in Terengganu usually takes place in the coastal highway. Nevertheless, do not under estimate the challenges, indeed the slopping roads and the strong headwind from the ocean can be one of the great obstacles.

Despite the fact that there are some local enthusiastic bands ride together on weekends into the ubiquitous plantation and surrounding forest, the cycling route normally covers from Kuala Besut in the north to Chukai in the south, passing by those rustic traditional villages and small towns with view of the beach. Certainly this is an alternative mode to explore this state.

It is not necessary you should go for a multiple days of biking. Sometime when the mood is here, you can easily rent a bike from the guesthouse or hostel and ride to nowhere to hunt for anything your heart wants to. Off course there are also travel agencies who organized biking packages which inclusive of accommodation.

Understand the potential of this activity especially in developing the tourism industry, biking activity is now being highlighted in the state tourism calendar and cycling tournament is organized for both the local and foreign whoever has bikes. Hopefully by then, the kampong boys’ activity will be ‘formalized’.

Mountain Climbing
Climbing mountain is a pleasant experience in Terengganu simply because most of the mountains in this area are covered by thick tropical rainforest with rich vegetation in addition to the significant diverse of temperature between lowland and mountain area that creates a mossy and misty scenery in the forest.

Forests and mountains in Terengganu are mainly located in the interior of the state which is also part of the Titiwangsa range. Some of the mountains are mainly composed of granite and are steeply tilted and founded sandstone outcrops along the river. This will require the assistance of some techniques and simple gears such as robe and hook. However, some mountains with trails properly marked help the climber a lot especially beginners.

Mountain climbing can be done in a day time and sometimes abseiling will involve in certain points. Therefore it is very important for you to be prepared before entering the jungle. Amongst the most common place to do this activity is Gunung Tebu in the north of Kuala Terengganu, Gunung Main Angin (1459m) and Gunung Gagau (1376m) in the Terengganu-Pahang border etc. which are the good spots to climb and spend some times up there. Seek for a reliable travel agency and get a guide which is normally inclusive in the service then hike yourself in the beautiful rainforest covered mountain.

Rafting or Bamboo Rafting
Perhaps rafting in Terengganu is not known to many people, indeed it has many rivers that are suitable for rafting activities, the best known are Sungai Terengganu, Sungai Marang, Sungai Dungun, etc.River rafting is definitely as interesting as other activities eg. snorkeling or mountain climbing. Because there are plenty of bamboo grows in the country side or rural area in Terengganu, usually bamboo will be used instead of rubber to make the raft. This adds a credit to the ‘back to nature’ feel of the activity.It is possible to do the rafting all year round and enjoy with different experience while learning different skill. During raining season where the water level is higher and is easier to move a raft then you can enjoy the scenery along the river. However due to the stronger underwater current, it is also a hazard too for you need to be more careful especially in some turning point. On the other hand, due to the lower water level and slower flow of the water during dry season, if controlling the raft is not your strength point, your raft might probably be stuck on the sand in some shallow areas and you might need to get down from the raft and push it off for you to continue the journey. well, this is a good experience that you can never get while sitting in the office.

Diving and snorkeling
You can never miss the chance to dive or snorkel in the clear blue ocean of South China Sea when you are here in Terengganu. Colourful creatures lay underneath the water and fishes playing around are an irresistible temptation for whoever pampering themselves with a holiday in any of the islands or beaches. There are 11 Marine Park in the state, after the monsoon wind turns its steering to other sites of the world, the marine parks will be overwhelmed by visitors from all over the country and the world. Day trips or package tours are always available, check with your agent for the packages.