Desaru Coast
A holiday coast in southeastern Johor, with long white sandy beaches, resort hotels and an adventure water park, ideal for a two-day, one-night trip.
The Desaru Coast faces the South China Sea. Along roughly 17 km of white sandy beach are resort hotels such as The Ritz-Carlton and Anantara, golf courses, and Adventure Waterpark, one of the largest water parks in Malaysia (tickets from about RM150). Nearby, you can take a firefly river boat tour and visit durian orchards. It is about one hour's drive from Johor Bahru. Ferries run from Singapore's Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal to the nearby Tanjung Belungkor. During the northeast monsoon, waves are large, so pay attention to swimming warnings.
Opening hours
All day; water park approx. 10:00-18:00
Nearby sights
- Kota Tinggi Firefly Park
- Mid Valley Southkey
- Johor–Singapore Causeway
- Jalan Tan Hiok Nee Heritage Street
- Johor Bahru Old Chinese Temple
- Johor Bahru Chinese Heritage Museum
- Arulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman Glass Temple
- Sultan Ibrahim Building