Check out Pulau Aur (Aur Island Island) Malaysia
Offshore, 65km east of Mersing, Pulau Aur, and the three smaller islands of Pulau Dayang, Pulau Lang and Pulau Pinang, together with Pulau Pemanggil which is 15km northwest of Pulau Aur, make up the rest of the Johor Marine Park. Most of the rocky islands are well forested and have isolated coconut plantations. With deep, clear water, healthy corals and regular encounters with large pelagic species, these islands have the potential to become international diving locations.
Several underwater Pinnacles on the east side of Pulau Aur rise 30m from the sea floor to within 10m of the surface with good hard coral growth including undamaged table corals (Acropora Sp.). 'Rayner's Rock' northeast of Pulau Dayang, is a similar 33m high, submerged rock where there are impressive Boulder Corals (Porites Sp.), Whale Sharks have been seen and delightful encounters with large Manta Rays (Manta birostris) are common.
It is surprising to see extraordinarily large numbers of juvenile fish this far offshore, many are so different in shape and markings from their adults that they can be mistaken for different species.
When fish are ready to breed, many strategies have evolved to ensure that only the strongest males and females mate. In some species, the presence of Alpha (larger) females prevent smaller fish becoming females. With many other species males fight to establish domination. With so many fish of similar shapes living in close proximity on crowded reefs it would be a waste of energy if adults picked unnecessary fights with juveniles. One way to avoid this happening is for juveniles to be a completely different colour, pattern or shape from mature adults.
ATTRACTIONS:
Beaches:
- Batu Kembar, Pulau Aur
- Pasir Putih, Pulau Dayang
- Teluk Ba'ai, Pulau Aur
- Teluk Berhala, Pulau Aur
Resorts:
- Dayang Blues Resort, Pulau Dayang
- Diver's Lodge, Pulau Aur
- Bluewater Resort, Pulau Aur
- Atlantis Bay Resort, Pulau Aur
Island trails:
- Batu Berhala
- Teluk Ba'ai to Teluk Sebukang
Getting there
From Singapore Via Public Transport
There are a few buses that run to Mersing from Singapore on a daily basis. The easiest way is Transnasional direct from Singapore to Mersing: departure from the junction of Kallang Bahru and Lavender Street at 9am, 10am and 10pm.
From Singapore Via Private Transport
Drive through Johor Bahru until you reach Kota Tinggi, approximately an hour from JB. Mersing's jetty is located at Mersing town, an hour's drive further from Kota Tinggi. You may park your car at a secure parking space at Mersing Town. There are lots of road signs along the way that will help you get to Mersing, and past complaints about the quality of the roads have been addressed with the resurfacing and widening of the highway
From Kuala Lumpur Via Public Transport
You can get to the town of Mersing from KL by bus. Catch a Transnasional bus from Puduraya bus station. They leave Puduraya bus station three times per day, at 11.00 am, 10.30 pm and 11.00 pm. Travel time is approximately 5 hours.
From Kuala Lumpur Via Private Transport
Take the north/south highway from KL, and exit at Air Hitam, about two hours' drive away. From there, drive to Kluang, then Kahang, and finally to Mersing Town, a journey that should take about an hour and a half. You can park your car at a secure parking space at Mersing Town.
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