Kota Tinggi Travel Guide

 
by StayNuts
 
  •   Kota Tinggi
    by StayNuts
  • This is the 2nd big fall
      This is the 2nd big fall
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  •   Kota Tinggi
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  •   Things to Do
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  • Ostriches
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Pro

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  Lots of things to explore from war relics to pristine beaches 


Con

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  nearest bank is 10 km away ,3G NOT AVAILABLE 


In a nutshell

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  A nice get away from busy Singapore citylife! 

 

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Things to Do  

The Ostrich Showfarm Desaru

The Ostrich Showfarm Desaru, Kota Tinggi

 kelnsha Says:  There are more than 100 ostriches in the showfarm and their ages ranging from new-born to around 10 years old. Although ostrich may not be part of the extinct animal in the world, there is a lot of interesting facts about them that most people do not know.In Ostrich... 

Watching nature's Christmas trees

Watching nature's Christmas trees, Kota Tinggi

 Aidy_p Says:  Before packing ourselves into the flat hull boat, all willing participants were required to put on a life jacket. So what was this about? Well, we were taking a boat ride to catch the fireflies in their full regalia!We set sail along the Johor river and truly, I did not know... 

Crocodile-lets

Crocodile-lets, Kota Tinggi

 Aidy_p Says:  I'd never thought I'd say this, the baby crocs are just so cute. We were allowed to hold/caress/touch/kiss the lil one. The big grin that it shows also makes the lil croc more loveable.Frankly, the owners were more afraid of us squeezing these babies to death than they... 

Crocodile Rock!

Crocodile Rock!, Kota Tinggi

 Aidy_p Says:  Fearsome creature from prehistoric time,the crocodiles can live for more than 100 years. The worker at the farm shared that some crocodiles were first bred by the first generation, and it has outlived that generation. What's more, these crocodiles are so old that they have... 

Ostrich Farm: This ain't no ostrich!

Ostrich Farm: This ain't no ostrich!, Kota Tinggi

 Aidy_p Says:  Just when you thought that the dinosaur era has past eons ago, there stood a weird little bird-like creature. Body of a bird but a head of a...I guess you have to define what it is like by yourself.This bird is known as cassowary. My students suggested that it looked like... 

Ostrich Madness!

Ostrich Madness!, Kota Tinggi

 Aidy_p Says:  Looking at the ostriches, you'd know that these creatures are from prehistoric times. Birds with feathers but can't fly. They are the craziest birds as they plant their heads into the ground to escape from their enemies. At the end of the day, these fellas were all so gentle... 

Desaru Fruit Farm: Animals

Desaru Fruit Farm: Animals, Kota Tinggi

 Aidy_p Says:  I was telling our guide that we were truly city pumpkins. We know not about animals and how they live. We know the words, "So cute". The visit to the farm truly allowed us to get close and personal with these animals.There were monkeys, goats, and even small lab mice. 

Desaru Fruit Farm: Fruits and honey

Desaru Fruit Farm: Fruits and honey, Kota Tinggi

 Aidy_p Says:  I'd been to Desaru a couple of times, but I'd never visited the Fruit Farm as I was either too lazy to leave the resort, or if I remembered correctly, my daughter was asleep when my friends visited the farm.This time, I was there with my students and I was game to see and... 

Ostrich Showfarm

Ostrich Showfarm, Kota Tinggi

 chiabh Says:  The Ostrich Showfarm was started by Ostrich farmer and entrepreneur Colin Teh 13 years ago with 32 birds... It was moved to the present location in 2001 and now there are more than 300 birds... Ostriches are kept in pens in the farm... They eat, sleep and mate... Each bird... 

Desaru Fruit Farm

Desaru Fruit Farm, Kota Tinggi

 chiabh Says:  The farm organises a tour package to see the farm... There is an agricultural gallery, vegetable plots, fruit farm of some 100 varieties of fruits, a fish pond, a mini zoo and a bee aviary...The farm is opened from 8.00am to 6.00pm daily... The entrance fee is RM15.00 for... 

Restaurants  

Sebana Cover: Boat House Tavern: Good Ol Malaysian Food

Sebana Cover: Boat House Tavern: Good Ol Malaysian Food, Kota Tinggi

 Aidy_p Says:  Walk down a flight of steps and you will arrive at a non-air-conditioned restaurant. This prove to be good respite as staying in the air-con suite just does not offer you much fresh air. The restaurat also provides a lovely view of the marina and swimming pool.There's a... 

Jade Garden Seafood Restaurant: The Good and The Bad

Jade Garden Seafood Restaurant: The Good and The Bad, Kota Tinggi

 Aidy_p Says:  The big banner outside the seafood restaurant tells you that celebrities have patronise this joint. Good and reasonably priced food, though there were times in the past where getting a seat in the restaurant is truly a hassle. Still, what caught me by surprise was that I was... 

New Mui Tou Restaurant: Quick Meal Before the Firefly Tour

New Mui Tou Restaurant: Quick Meal Before the Firefly Tour, Kota Tinggi

 Aidy_p Says:  Conveniently located near the banks of the firefly tour start point, the restaurant looked cosy and clean. I was very much in a daze after stepping down from the tour bus. It was a tiring day and I had not taken much attention of things that were going by me. The food was... 

Jade garden at Kota Tiggi: Refrain from going to this place

Jade garden at Kota Tiggi: Refrain from going to this place, Kota Tinggi

 lski1703 Says:  I came to know about the restuarant from virtual tourist when I was searching for a decent, cheap and good seafood restaurant when I was making a trip to Desaru.Initially, the food as commented was as it presented, the food, service and price score 8/10. But base on my visit... 

Transportation  

Kota Tinggi Town

Kota Tinggi Town, Kota Tinggi

 StayNuts Says:  You can go to Kota Tinggi Town by 3 main gateways:From Johor Bahru, use the Johor Bharu - Kota Tinggi trunk road (45km). From Mersing town, use Mersing - Kota Tinggi trunk road. From the North South Expressway, exit at Pasir Gudang interchange (Exit 256). Desaru: In Kota... 

Sebana Cove Ferry

Sebana Cove Ferry, Kota Tinggi

 StayNuts Says:  The Sebana Cove ferry service travel from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal, Singapore to Sebana Cove and the other way around. A convenient passenger ferry service will transport you directly into Sebana Cove, Johor. prices: from Tanah Merah Ferry TerminalAdults: 24 SG$ return /... 

Shopping  

Fruit Stall along Desaru road: Cheap and juicy watermelon

Fruit Stall along Desaru road: Cheap and juicy watermelon, Kota Tinggi

 kenari Says:  our country is blessed with a great variety of luscious fruit and, while we ,malaysia love to eat them fresh.ALong Kota tinggi -Desaru road ,you can find local fruit seller on the road side which their farm just behind thier stall Rm 10 you can get 3 big seedless watermelon... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Fireflies tour

Fireflies tour, Kota Tinggi

 genie47 Says:  Desaru resorts usually schedule a fireflies tour at night. Just pay the fee and go.I have no pictures to show due to the inadequate night photography abilities of a prosumer digicam.Do you know that the human eye is most sensitive to light. A match that is lit 5 miles away... 

Sports & Outdoors  

A Robert Trent Jones Jr. design golf course

A Robert Trent Jones Jr. design golf course, Kota Tinggi

 kenari Says:  desaru golf club you should try your golfing skills at this place. This challenging course is carved out of virgin jungles and the view is breathtaking with golden sandy beach as a backdrop.I love playing here .since i was warned by VT Chiah about the monkey ,i did request a... 

Favorites  

Blue skies

Blue skies, Kota Tinggi

 rashedyb Says:  Hi Why not having a campsite available?much cheaper and oc coz you guys can still used the public toilets,well if its comfortable I mean hehehe:) well KTW does NOT really offer any intresting sight as whatit used to be.maybe juz for a dip before continuing trip... 

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 desaru golf club you should try your golfing skills at this place. This challenging course is carved out of virgin jungles and the view is breathtaking with... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  Hi, I am interested in the trip to view the fireflies and stay in Kota Rain Forest Resort. As I dont' drive, so do you have any... 

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A: Kota Rainforest Resort is enroute to Kota Tinggi Waterfalls. Do not know if the resort arranges transportation from JB to their resort but you can check it out at their... 

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JOHOR'S BEAUTIFUL EAST COAST - KOTA TINGGI

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 Kota Tinggi is truly at the cross-roads to Johorýs beautiful East Coast, great beaches along The South China Sea, magical islands, quaint fishing villages, the captivating mangrove swamps, tropical...... 

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Relax,Refresh and Rediscover

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  Desaru, Johor, one of the most beautiful unspoiled beaches in the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia.has clean sandy white beaches with a lush tropical forest that You can walk nearly 50 meters into... 

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Kota Tinggi

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 Desaru, the popular beach resort, is located on the eastern tip of the peninsula (near Singapore - about 1½hr drive from Johor Bahru). It has clean sandy white beaches with a lush tropical forest that... 

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Somewhere around Kota Tinggi

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  Just a day trip. Please read my little tips on things to do in Kota Tinggi & Desaru.  

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Kota Tinggi & Desaru Beach

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  Kota Tinggi Waterfall, a place where many family, couple or group of friends come for a picnic.  

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