PUlau Rawa is one of the most beautiful islands in Malaysia. This island has its own uniqueness and secrets.
Pulau Rawa is also known as ‘white dove’ by the natives because there are many such birds on this island.
What is unique regarding Rawa Island? Rawa is a relatively small island. There are no complete roads, just a few footpaths.
One side of the island is a beach covered in white sand, while the other side has steep rocky cliffs. The water is clear.
In addition, there are many animals that inhabit this island, including various species of fish, turtles, reptiles, eagles and various species of birds.
Blacktip reef sharks can be found off the coast of Pulau Rawa which is the choice of divers.
Besides that, the waters of Rawa Island which stretch wide become a very beautiful coral reef habitat.
In addition, you can do island hopping activities here such as taking a boat to Pulau Harimau.
Tiger Island
Harimau Island is a small island located near Rawa Island, so you can get a boat service to visit this island.
The interesting thing regarding this island is because of the sea water that is striped like a tiger’s body, therefore it got the name Tiger Island.
Furthermore, its beauty is also said to be like that of Hawaii Island and the Caribbean Island!
Come here to explore the cave formations and witness the beauty of this pollution-free island!
Lodging Choice: Rawa Island Resort
Rawa Island Resort is an ideal lodging location if you want to visit here with family members or honeymooners as a couple.
Each accommodation package here will be provided with 3 meals per day.
Among the accommodation packages here are Hillside Deluxe, Beachfront Chalet, Waterfront Bungalow and Frangipani Villa.
In addition, it also offers a direct boat service to Mersing jetty. It can be said that the services provided by this resort are the choice of almost all tourists who come to Pulau Rawa.
You can also get the services of various interesting activities such as diving center, spa and corporate events, telematch and many more.
Alang’s Rawa
This accommodation that offers 14 rooms is often the choice of visitors who come with friends and is also popular among backpackers.
In addition, it is also the choice of foreign tourists especially on the weekend because it is the location of night entertainment on the weekend.
The visitors will party until late at night with various interesting events such as barbecue.
Therefore on weekends Alang’s Rawa does not accept guests under the age of 16 to stay here.
You can choose to stay at Beach House, Jungle Side, Coconut Tree, Little A-Frames, Beachfront or Coconut Tree Group according to the number of guests.
Diving & Snorkeling in Rawa Island
Pulau Rawa is so famous for its coral reefs because almost the entire surface of the island has coral reefs that are so shallow.
If you want to dabble in water activities like snorkelling, this destination should be visited now!
In addition, the clear sea water condition will definitely give maximum satisfaction for you to appreciate the sea life scene at the bottom.
For those who have a diving license, from PADI you can also dive here to experience the beauty of the seabed more closely.
Barbecue activities (BBQ) on Rawa Island
To liven up the night atmosphere on the island, you can add a barbecue event to further enhance your holiday on this island.
In addition, if you come here with family members and friends, you can enjoy a meal while sitting and sharing stories and relaxing.
This event not only livens up your night activities but can also strengthen family ties and friendships.
All barbecue equipment can be found here easily. You can also set up a tent by the beach if you want to sleep accompanied by the sound of the crashing waves.
Jungle Trekking Through the Swamp Island Forest
Jungle trekking or better known as ‘jungle trekking’ is an activity that is no stranger to green areas, it can be said that almost all island destinations in Malaysia offer such activities.
If you are on Pulau Rawa, you will walk through the forest for regarding half an hour to arrive Hilltop which is the highest point on the island.
The top of the hill is often the choice of climbers to appreciate the beauty of the South China Sea and watch the sunset and sunrise phenomena.
Pulau Rawa water slide (Water Slide)
Rawa Island is often called the ‘Maldives’ due to its clear water and atmosphere that soothes the hearts of every visitor.
The island also offers two water slides in the jetty area.
This water slide will provide a very enjoyable sea water bathing experience.
You can try low straight slides and high winding slides according to your taste. Let’s feel the experience of sliding into the sea water on Rawa Island!
Rawa Island Small Sailing Ship
Hobie-Cat Sailing: Vacationing with your partner? How regarding trying a sailing activity in the middle of the ocean.
A rather challenging activity for you to navigate in the middle of the sea and ride a hobby cat yacht to cross the waves will surely be fun for you and your partner.
This hobby cat yacht charter service is available at Rawa Island Resort.
Average tourists who try this activity feel very satisfied and happy.
So don’t miss the opportunity to experience sailing a yacht while enjoying the panorama from the middle of the sea.
Besides sailing, you can also try kayaking with your partner!
Way to Swamp Island
To get to Pulau Rawa you need to use Mersing Jetty which takes around 5 hours driving time from Kuala Lumpur.
Next, you need to use a boat service to arrive at Pulau Rawa, which is located around 19 km from the jetty, which is a 30-minute journey.
Tips for Vacationing on Rawa Island
1. To vacation here, you are advised not to come in December until January because of the monsoon wind shift which causes the sea water cycle to change and is not suitable for water activities.
2. To get more comfort in the bedroom, you are recommended to choose Rawa Island Resort because it has air-conditioned rooms, while Alang’s Rawa uses a more relaxed concept by only providing ceiling fans.
3. Make sure you are ready with extra money to enjoy an extra meal if your stomach starts growling to be filled, be aware that following sitting in the sun your throat will definitely ask for a glass of juice!
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