Travel Malaysia - Malacca Nature Activities

Gadek Hot Spring

Located in the District of Alor Gajah, the Gadek Hot Spring is approximately 30 km away from Malacca.

It is popular as a refreshing natural spa among visitors seeking therapeutic cures for skin diseases and other ailments.

Handicraft shops and playgrounds are available to provide additional attractions for visitors. It is an ideal spot for a family outing.

Crocodile Farm

The farm is the largest in the country. Over 200 Crocodile species are reared here, including Albinos and hunchbacks.

The 'Farm' was carefully landscaped to create an environment similar to the reptiles' natural habitat. Every weekend, there are performances by the crocodiles and their trainers.

There is also a honeybee rearing area, a playground and fair ground rides located within the premises.

Butterfly Farm

This amazing natural attraction is one of the world's most comprehensive butterfly and insect farms with well over 200 local species including the rare Raja Brooke and Birdwing.

There is also a collection of more than 400 insect specimens.

Megalithic Stones

There are over 90 separate sites of these huge stones which are mostly found in Alor Gajah and on the road to Tampin. They form part of a large cluster which spreads into Negeri Sembilan and have been in existence for thousands of years. Very little is known about the civilisation that assembled these stones or what they symbolise.

There is local folklore connected to the stones and some stones are revered. In some places, the locals say that the stones grow.

Malacca Reptile Park

This park occupies about three hectares and is home to more than 1,000 snakes, including those that are poisonous and indigenous to Malaysia. There is also the rare yellow cobra and a white snake. Other attractions include a rabbit garden, a tortoise pond, a Japanese carp pond and a snake pond.