Pulau Kukup National Park
Pulau Kukup National Park
3.4
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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WongHY17
Subang Jaya, Malaysia441 contributions
Feb 2025 • Friends
My colleague suggested we stop by Kukup island after our lunch at High King Seafood restaurant.
Boat ride cost RM10 for a return trip. Paid directly to the boat operator.
Entrance ticket to Kukup national park cost another RM5.
You will be walking on an elevated boardwalk, surrounded by mangroves. Beware the monkeys.
Boat ride cost RM10 for a return trip. Paid directly to the boat operator.
Entrance ticket to Kukup national park cost another RM5.
You will be walking on an elevated boardwalk, surrounded by mangroves. Beware the monkeys.
Written 23 February 2025
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Tim & Tina_Y
463 contributions
Sept 2018 • Family
We visited this attraction as we saw a website about this park. However, the current state of the park is a different story. We believe many thoughts were given to transform a little island to an attraction.
But over the year with the decrease of tourists visiting Kukup, the lack maintenance along with the increase in pollution to the area. It is truly heart breaking to see the damage to the walk path over the year, it can be dangerous to bring children there.
The only highlight we had at the park was the lonely monkey we saw sitting by the sea, it was ashamed that we didn't see any birds or sea creatures.
But over the year with the decrease of tourists visiting Kukup, the lack maintenance along with the increase in pollution to the area. It is truly heart breaking to see the damage to the walk path over the year, it can be dangerous to bring children there.
The only highlight we had at the park was the lonely monkey we saw sitting by the sea, it was ashamed that we didn't see any birds or sea creatures.
Written 7 September 2018
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David T
Lightwater, UK712 contributions
Apr 2013 • Solo
Unbelievable place. From the road side by the bus station all you see is a few shops and a couple of restaurants. Walk down between these and you walk into a different world. A community living in stilted houses amongst mangroves with the sea beneath them. Totally enchanting with some really good sea food restaurants. Check the tide times to ensure you arrive at high tide.
Written 21 April 2013
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sweeyee_911
Johor Bahru, Malaysia2 contributions
Jun 2012 • Friends
I went there last weekend (3rd June 2012), about 20peoples in our group. After breakfast, we went to Mangrove park there..After the hangover bridge, we stopped and took photo there and suddenly the wooden path broken..4girls dropped into the mud (including me)..the woods was rotten and they admitted that around half yr, they didn't do the maintenance there..in addition, they didn't have first aid kit at the counter of mangrove park there..just wanna advise everyone don't even go that place again..don't waste ur RM5..stay away from dangerous.. will show you all the photo when I got it..
Written 4 June 2012
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shopaholicloveu
Singapore, null, Singapore4 contributions
May 2013 • Family
really such a waste of time. there's nothing to do there, very bored. the seafood is quite good and cheap though.
I stayed in the worst so called "resort". it's actually people's house with a lot of room. 1 room consist of 3 bunk bed and 1 toilet. i read the other review saying that u can go fishing but u cant do that in this resort. the area surrounded by other people houses instead of the sea. if u want go fishing have to walk quite a distance. the worst part is i woke up around 1am because there's bunch of rats running around above the false ceiling. I am so scared and the noises they making is really loud. I can tell by their squeak, at least 10 rats run around on top of my room.
If u want to go to kukup i suggest u not to stay at this tong jing resort. really the worst holiday.
I stayed in the worst so called "resort". it's actually people's house with a lot of room. 1 room consist of 3 bunk bed and 1 toilet. i read the other review saying that u can go fishing but u cant do that in this resort. the area surrounded by other people houses instead of the sea. if u want go fishing have to walk quite a distance. the worst part is i woke up around 1am because there's bunch of rats running around above the false ceiling. I am so scared and the noises they making is really loud. I can tell by their squeak, at least 10 rats run around on top of my room.
If u want to go to kukup i suggest u not to stay at this tong jing resort. really the worst holiday.
Written 13 May 2013
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Mooliday
Melbourne, Australia1,312 contributions
Jul 2015 • Couples
We went to Kukup with tour from ANZA departed from Singapore, it was a great experience when it was well explained by the local tour guide in English. The guide explained how the natural of geographically (ecosystem) influenced by sea water/ wind blows causes the rubbish and water flows in/out and how the local volunteers has been trying to keep the environment as clean as possible and how the mangroves protect the village by blocking the strong wind from the sea etc.
After understanding more about the country and cultural background, we appreciate the Kukup National Park a lot more from different perspective. It was a wonderful mangrove island, you can see better view from the top of the tower at the end of the trip. Pulau Kukup is today the home of countless species of wildlife. What made the trip more pleasant was the monkeys families surrounding the national park and also those various types of mud-skippers.
We always appreciate the local life wherever we travel to, in this case we could understand how the local live their lives in fishing village. I would recommend this attraction for those who travel with tour groups so that the tour guide has the opportunity to explain a lot more history and arrange all food and transportation. Also suggest this trip for natural lover, not for modern city tourist.
A little tips to travel in Malaysia, please prepare yourself with toilet papers as it is sometimes not provided in public toilets. We usually went to clean restaurant's toilet before continuing the trip.
After understanding more about the country and cultural background, we appreciate the Kukup National Park a lot more from different perspective. It was a wonderful mangrove island, you can see better view from the top of the tower at the end of the trip. Pulau Kukup is today the home of countless species of wildlife. What made the trip more pleasant was the monkeys families surrounding the national park and also those various types of mud-skippers.
We always appreciate the local life wherever we travel to, in this case we could understand how the local live their lives in fishing village. I would recommend this attraction for those who travel with tour groups so that the tour guide has the opportunity to explain a lot more history and arrange all food and transportation. Also suggest this trip for natural lover, not for modern city tourist.
A little tips to travel in Malaysia, please prepare yourself with toilet papers as it is sometimes not provided in public toilets. We usually went to clean restaurant's toilet before continuing the trip.
Written 26 October 2015
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lipita
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia107 contributions
May 2012 • Couples
Didn't really think much of the park, probably coloured by my preception of the overall cleanliness of the neighbouring fishing village and the town in general. The hygiene in the fishing village is rather apalling with dust, dirt and grime everywhere. Plumbing is still rather non existent with toilets dumping their 'contents' right into the river / sea. There is a chicken farm or something nearby so depending on where you are, you'll find flies all over the place.
Written 31 January 2013
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Compassvale
Singapore153 contributions
Aug 2012 • Friends
We went on a 2 days 1 night trip to Kukup Village last weekend. The last time I came here was about 10 years ago. There are now more holiday resorts in the Village. We stayed in Ocean Resort which is a 2- storey house built on top of the seabed facing the Malacca Straits. Opposite of the Village is the Kukup Island National Park. Unfortunately, we did not get to visit it. On the sea between the island and the Village, there are lots of fish farms. Visit to the fish farm and Kukup Island can be arranged easily through the resort owner. When the tide recedes, the muddy ground is full of mudskippers and crabs. Mangroves can be seen growing out of the muddy ground. The sceneries of the area during high tide and low tide are different and it is interesting watching the ebb and flow of the tides. Weather permits, it is also possible to watch the beautiful sunrise and sunset from the Resort.
We paid S$110 for the trip from Singapore to Kukup. The fare includes transport, accommodation and 3 meals. We had an afternoon tea break, a barbeque dinner and a sumptuous breakfast in the Resort. There are more than 10 rooms in the Resort. Each room can accommodate up to 8 persons. They provide single and double decker beds and the rooms are air-conditioned with toilet facilities. If you are planning a trip for the elderly, double decker beds may not be suitable for them.
We paid S$110 for the trip from Singapore to Kukup. The fare includes transport, accommodation and 3 meals. We had an afternoon tea break, a barbeque dinner and a sumptuous breakfast in the Resort. There are more than 10 rooms in the Resort. Each room can accommodate up to 8 persons. They provide single and double decker beds and the rooms are air-conditioned with toilet facilities. If you are planning a trip for the elderly, double decker beds may not be suitable for them.
Written 6 August 2012
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ChippendaleMupp
Quedlinburg, Germany12 contributions
Jan 2012
We had a great time here. You need to get a boat from the side of the ferry terminal. We really enjoyed it. We saw wild boar and monkeys and mud skippers, and loads of types of crab (even shells of horseshoe crabs).
The boat trip was great as it took us through the floating fishing platforms, and on the return journey it took us to one to have a look at some archer fish, horseshoe crabs etc.
Kukup is very interesting anyway so it's well worth a visit. You can get a fast, cheap ferry to Indonesia from here. I only wish we had had the time to do that. All of the restaruants, houses shops etc are on stilts. We had a great day here.
You need to pay for the boat (which covers the return journey) and then separately to enter the park when you get there. When you want to return, they phone the boat and it comes and gets you (it's only 5 minutes from the mainland). There isn't a fee to return.
The boat trip was great as it took us through the floating fishing platforms, and on the return journey it took us to one to have a look at some archer fish, horseshoe crabs etc.
Kukup is very interesting anyway so it's well worth a visit. You can get a fast, cheap ferry to Indonesia from here. I only wish we had had the time to do that. All of the restaruants, houses shops etc are on stilts. We had a great day here.
You need to pay for the boat (which covers the return journey) and then separately to enter the park when you get there. When you want to return, they phone the boat and it comes and gets you (it's only 5 minutes from the mainland). There isn't a fee to return.
Written 25 January 2012
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mattyandco
Hartlepool, UK165 contributions
Oct 2011
This makes a good day trip out from JB. It took us around 45 minutes to dirve from Nusajaya. The road is quite slow, but passes through plantations and kampungs, so makes a nice change from the city. On arrival at Kukup, go to thelright hand side of the terminal area where you get a ferry across to the island. The trip only takes a few minutes, but you pass fish farms and there is an interesting view back to Kukup itself with all the houses and restaurants on stilts. On arrival at the island we saw loads of birds - storks and egrets in the trees as well as white bellied sea eagles flying over head. This is the 2nd largest uninhabited mangrove island in the world. There is a well maintained board walk into the mangroves and round part of the island including a rope type suspension bridge over the river, which was great fun for the children. Along the way are plenty of information boards pointing out the flora and fauna. We saw macqacs, huge mud skippers, several types of crabs and snails, but the highlight was seeing the wild boar that live on the island, including some baby ones. The walk is around 2 km in total and easy for young children. At the far end is an observation tower which gave a good view over all the island. It is also possible to have a boat trip along the river on the island, but it was not running on the day we visited. On the return ferry it is possible to stop off at one of the fish farms, but we did not do this on this trip. We rounded our visit off with lunch at one of the restaurants on stilts, with crab and butter prawns.
Written 19 October 2011
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Hi everybody may I know is the sea food in Kukup Halal and bear Halal sign . I was there about 10 years back and I was not too fussy about Halal that time thanks
Written 15 May 2019
Hi! I have questions to ask about the ferry transport to Kelong. Are you able to advise where to take the ferry to Kelong? Can i buy tickets directly from the Kukup Jetty to visit Kelong?
Thanks.
Written 20 November 2017
you can buy the ticket directly from the boat to the kelong. You can enquire the timetable from the boat jetty/ station itself. if you are staying in one of the kukup resort they usually have packages which include a seafood meal, bbq and even a boat ride to the kelong to buy local produce. last time i went in 2014/2015 the boat ride was MYR7 to the national park and on the ride back, there a brief stop at the kelong to look at fishes and buying of the local produce.
Written 20 November 2017
Hi , would 2D1N sufficient to see everything in Kukup including the Tg. Piai National Park ? Or would you suggest a longer stay. Advise me on the budget too.
Written 22 April 2016
If you are coming from Johor/JB/Singapore, 2D1N should be sufficient to cover both Pulau Kukup NP and Tg. Piai NP as Tg. Piai is about 30 minutes drive from Kukup town. However, it is best for you to do the Tg. Piai NP on the evening of day one to enjoy the beautiful sunset in the Southern Most Tip of Mainland Asia, then visit Pulau Kukup NP on the next day morning. There are chalets/home stays available around Tg. Piai or Serkat as well. It should be less than Rm 200/person for all-in DIY package. The Parks do offer educational packages including mangrove planting for visitors too. You can call P. Kukup JNP (07-6969355) and Tg. Piai JNP (07-6969712) for further information.
Length of stay is very much subject to your personal interest and travel style. Basically, 2 full days or 3D2N allow you to explore charming landscape of Malay village in Serkat, fishing villages (houses on stilt) in Kukup, Bugis museum and other places in Pontian leisurely without much rushing.
Written 24 April 2016
joshua860604
Senai, Malaysia
hi,
need info about chalet,price, what kind of activity we can do there, any facilitys.
Written 26 January 2016
There are many local resorts/home stays in Kg. Kukup Laut and Kg. Air Masin of Kukup town. Price usually come as all in one 2D1N package (accommodation, BBQ dinner/seafood, boat ride, visit to fish farm etc). Please contact the operators for the pricing as it varies. You will need to inform the resort operator to drop you off the Jetty of Pulau Kukup Johor National Park if you would like to visit the beautiful and interesting mangrove island across the Kukup town. The island is worth a visit to learn about mangrove forest!
Written 23 February 2016
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