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Went for a picnic in Kota Tinggi JB. About an hour drive (if not congested) after we passed by Woodland's custom. Turn out to be an easy drive although about 4 km before reaching the waterfall, the road is extremely secluded and zig zaggy (we are the only car). That four km zigzaggy road has no building nor lights so better leave the waterfall by 6 pm the latest.
When we reached the waterfall area, we were quite relief to see there are a few cars there including those carrying Singapore plate. Here the link to the waterfall site.
http://www.waterfallsofmalaysia.com/98kotatinggi.php
Word of caution. The rocks are full of algae, very slippery. A child going into the water must be tended by an adult, unless swimming at the pool area. -
EN:
I had wanted to go Kota Tinggi too, but many advised that it's crowded & dirty. Pls share more. Are there still many small fishes?Went for a picnic in Kota Tinggi JB. About an hour drive (if not congested) after we passed by Woodland's custom. Turn out to be an easy drive although about 4 km before reaching the waterfall, the road is extremely secluded and zig zaggy (we are the only car). That four km zigzaggy road has no building nor lights so better leave the waterfall by 6 pm the latest.
When we reached the waterfall area, we were quite relief to see there are a few cars there including those carrying Singapore plate. Here the link to the waterfall site.
http://www.waterfallsofmalaysia.com/98kotatinggi.php
Word of caution. The rocks are full of algae, very slippery. A child going into the water must be tended by an adult, unless swimming at the pool area. -
Hello eyktay
It’s not crowded at all. Overall, less than 20 cars on that day but then I reached the place at 3.30 pm. I went up to the top tier of the waterfall – beyond the “do not cross over sign” but with steps leading to the top most waterfall. It is eerily quiet & only a handful of people (literally deserted). At the bottom tier, it is more alive but not crowded. There are some very small fishes that can be seen. The place is clean, no rubbish strewn on the ground. Toilet is clean too. There are two toilets. The one I use is away from the slide. Can’t comment on the condition of the other one.
Of course the water quality of the stream can’t be compared to the non-tropical waterfall. Because of algae, growing on the rocks, the water appears greenish.
PS: Thanks for sharing the Desaru photos. I have seen them. Look like a nice place to go. Would you be able to comment if day trip to Desaru is recommended and how long is the drive to Desaru? -
EN:
Thanks for sharing re Kota Tinggi! Sounds like it's still ok to plan a day trip there.Hello eyktay
It’s not crowded at all. Overall, less than 20 cars on that day but then I reached the place at 3.30 pm. I went up to the top tier of the waterfall – beyond the “do not cross over sign” but with steps leading to the top most waterfall. It is eerily quiet & only a handful of people (literally deserted). At the bottom tier, it is more alive but not crowded. There are some very small fishes that can be seen. The place is clean, no rubbish strewn on the ground. Toilet is clean too. There are two toilets. The one I use is away from the slide. Can’t comment on the condition of the other one.
Of course the water quality of the stream can’t be compared to the non-tropical waterfall. Because of algae, growing on the rocks, the water appears greenish.
PS: Thanks for sharing the Desaru photos. I have seen them. Look like a nice place to go. Would you be able to comment if day trip to Desaru is recommended and how long is the drive to Desaru?
Re Desaru, yes, it's fun la. But shld visit the fruit farm & fireflies. If day trip, doubt u can see the fireflies. Drive to Desaru is about 3-4hrs.... -
eyktay, just manage to download the picture of Kota Tinggi. Not much people as the picture is taken around 4-6 pm.
http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=gxcTCG0
http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=gxcTHFi -
EN:
eyktay, just manage to download the picture of Kota Tinggi. Not much people as the picture is taken around 4-6 pm...
Wah... nice! I've been wanting to drive up there for a long time already. -
winth:
Hi, where to get the Touch and Go card?
Hi Winth.. You can get it at Malaysia's custom... The officer will come to u & sell u the card.. It cost RM20. -
[quote]EN wrote:
eyktay, just manage to download the picture of Kota Tinggi. Not much people as the picture is taken around 4-6 pm...
Wah... nice! I've been wanting to drive up there for a long time already.[/quote]It's a change of scene. Always has been picnic by the beach. My kids didn't know what waterfall is. Show them the picture yet they can't imagine. So, brought them over although the time spent there was short, they like it.
If you ever decide to take a trip over to Kota Tinggi, please please do take care of the kids going into the water. The rocks are extremely slippery (I hope I don't sound like a nagging old woman). One adult supervision per kid. -
EN:
It's a change of scene. Always has been picnic by the beach. My kids didn't know what waterfall is. Show them the picture yet they can't imagine. So, brought them over although the time spent there was short, they like it.[quote]EN wrote:
eyktay, just manage to download the picture of Kota Tinggi. Not much people as the picture is taken around 4-6 pm...
Wah... nice! I've been wanting to drive up there for a long time already.
If you ever decide to take a trip over to Kota Tinggi, please please do take care of the kids going into the water. The rocks are extremely slippery (I hope I don't sound like a nagging old woman). One adult supervision per kid.[/quote]BIG THANKS! -
Bolehland TP.... better to just get the tix.
our last trip in Feb to Genting with my extended family, was stop for speeding (as usual).
only stop sillypore car & wave away all bolehland car (speeding? ya right)
Both of us pay RM50 (as usual), & he wish me good trip
But last check their boleh website in June.... tat dude collected the money & still \"ticketed\" me @ the exact spot.
the thingy is, he didnt give me any ticket.
Boleh rite....
shall change car b4 going in again
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