Terengganu Adventure Sports, Malaysia

ADVENTURE SPORTS

Located approximately 55km from Kuala Terengganu, the Kenyir Lake is reputed to be the largest man-made lake in the world. Covering an area of 369sq.km., it is also Malaysia's largest hydroelectric dam. When the area was inundated with water, most of the hills were above the water level, thus creating about 340 man-made islands. Surrounded by a lush tropical jungle, the Kenyir Lake is a popular and ideal retreat for nature lovers, anglers, photo enthusiasts and fun seekers.

Some of the activities to be enjoyed here are fishing, swimming, canoeing, boating and jungle trekking. Due to the cleanliness of the lake and abundance of food supply, the Kenyir Lake has a wide variety of freshwater fish such as Baung, Toman, Kelisa and Lampan. Accommodation is available on houseboats, floating chalets and lakeside resorts.

A highly exciting destination for nature lovers and the adventurous, the Pasir Raja Nature Reserve is blessed with clean, fresh air, magnificent flora and fauna, numerous winding streams, rapids and a waterfall.

This is a perfect setting for jungle trekking, swimming and relaxing. The sight and sound of rushing water, plummeting loudly from the several waterfalls within easy trekking distance is a very pleasurable experience.

A favorite retreat for visitors and locals alike, the Sekayu Waterfalls, with its seven cascades, are surrounded by its natural landscape of lush jungle-clad hills, a fruit orchard, a mini zoo, a bird park, a flower garden and countless species of flora and fauna. Various facilities such as shelters, changing rooms, chalets and a resthouse have also been provided for the visitors' convenience.

Another attraction which offers similar nature activities for a healthy mind and body are the Lata Tembakah Waterfalls. It is located in the Pelagat Forest Reserve in Besut. The sprawling 300 hectares are blessed with a beautiful seven-tiered cascading waterfall with its highest point reaching 50m.

The park is a haven for those who are health-conscious and love adventure activities such as swimming, camping, jungle-trekking and nature walks. The park provides basic amenities such as changing rooms and rest areas.

Less than 7km from Bandar Permaisuri is the popular Setiu Agro Resort which has been conceived with the noble agro-tourism concept in mind. This is an example of the state government's effort to preserve the environment and, at the same time, offer healthy recreational activities along with camping facilities and basic amenities for visitors.

The park is a natural laboratory for the study of nature with the names of trees and plants labeled accordingly. It promotes the importance of care and concern for the environment and enhances civic consciousness among the state's populace and visitors.

There is a hot spring in Besut - the LA Hot Springs - with its water temperature ranging from 45C-49C. The water contains natural sulphur, which is said to have healing properties.

Nothing beats a nice, naturally hot soak after a jungle adventure!

Adventure Sports Contacts:

Diving
Perhentian Island
Coral Sky Divers
Yves and Erika Antoniazzo
P.O. Box 265
15730 Kota Bharu, Malaysia
Phone: +60(0)19-9101963
E-mail: csdiver@pd.jaring.my

Redang Island
Coral Island Resort Dive Center
226 Jalan Kampong Cina,
20100 Kuala Terengganu
Terengganu, Malaysia
Resort Phone: 609-6265011
Fax: 609-6266635
E-mail: crir@tm.net.my

Kenyir Lake
Ping Anchorage Travel & Tours Sdn. Bhd.
27A Jalan Wawasan Ampang 2/1,
Bandar Baru Ampang,
68000 Ampang,
Selangor, Malaysia
Phone: 03-42808030 (5 Lines)
Fax: 03-42801090

Pasir Raja Nature Reserve
Abcmalaysia.com Sdn. Bhd.
18 - 8 - 8 Indah Mas,
Jalan Ikan Mas,
Cheras, 56000
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Phone: 006-03-9171-7852
Email - info@abcmalaysia.com

Setiu Agro Resort
77A, Jalan Sultan Sulaiman,
20000 Kuala Terengganu,
Terengganu, Malaysia
Phone: 09-6262020 (8 lines)
Fax: 09-6262022
E-mail: patrvl@tm.net.my