The park offers some excellent trails through the rainforest and attractions at the park include Teluk Duyung, a broad bay protected by the Cape of Muka Head and Pantai Kerachut.
Pantai Kerachut is popular as a picnic and camping site. It is also a site where the green turtles come to nest from April to August while the Olive Ridley turtles come between September and February.
The area contains a meromictic lake about one square kilometre in size, where fresh water from the island’s stream meets sea water. During dry seasons and low tide, the lake is a mudflat and when the tide rises, sea water gradually fills the lake while fresh water remains on top of the denser sea water. Certain fish, birds and reptiles have adapted to living within this unusual environment.
Visitors are required to register at the Wildlife Office in Teluk Bahang before entering the park which is reachable by a 30 minutes boat ride or 90 minutes trek from Teluk Bahang.
Nature lovers will love the Penang National Park, the latest addition to the country’s family of national parks. You will be impressed by its list of attractions – 417 flora and 143 fauna species, 1,000 plant species and lighthouse that was built in 1883.
Must do:
- Go jungle trekking, bird watching, fishing and camping in the park
- Visit the turtle conservation centre
- Try the Canopy Walk and experience walking among tree canopies
Opening hours: 8am to 6pm
