Sixteen kilometres off the coast of Mersing is Pulau Rawa. Famed for its white coral sand, tall palm trees and coral reefs with neon-coloured fish and other exotic marine life.

This quiet island only has 2 choices of accommodation on it. The wooden chalets nestled amongst coconut groves complement the island's reputation as a quaint hideaway.

Key Tips
The sea gets rough and murky during the east coast's monsoon (November - March), so try to time your visit outside of this period.
 
How to get there
By Road
From Johor Bahru city centre, take the Johor Bahru-Kota Tinggi trunk road and on through the Kota Tinggi-Mersing trunk road (Highway 3). From the North-South Expressway, take the Ayer Hitam exit (Interchange 244) and drive towards Kluang and onwards using the Kluang-Jemaluang trunk road (Highway 50). After Jemaluang town, get onto the Kota Tinggi-Mersing trunk road, heading towards Mersing. Look out for signboards that will lead you to the Mersing Jetty.

Who to contact
For more information about Rawa Island, please contact the Johor Marine Park Information Centre in Mersing at 607-7991161 or the Mersing Tourist Information Centre (METIC) at 607-7995212.

 

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