Asah Waterfall
Air Terjun Asah
A waterfall and cool plunge pool in the rainforest at the southern tip of Tioman, said to be one of the filming locations of the classic film South Pacific.
Asah Waterfall lies in the rainforest in the south of Tioman, behind Kampung Asah village. Water cascades down granite in tiers into a clear, deep pool, where you can swim to cool off. The site is said to have been one of the locations for the 'Bali Ha'i' scenes in the 1958 Hollywood film South Pacific, which gave it some fame. The best way to get there is on a round-the-island boat tour. Boats head south from the west-coast villages for about 40-60 minutes, and from the Asah village jetty, it's a 10-15 minute walk. You can also combine the visit with the twin peaks of Bukit Nenek Semukut (Dragon Horn Peaks), which legend says are the horns of a dragon princess who was left behind as an island. The rocks are slippery, so wear non-slip shoes. Do not enter the pool when the rainy season makes the current strong.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Dragon Horn Peaks (Bukit Nenek Semukut)
- Juara Turtle Project
- Nipah Bay
- Juara Bay
- Kampung Genting
- Paya Beach
- Kampung Tekek & Marine Park Centre
- Renggis Island Marine Park