Pulau Rawa, Terengganu

View of the emerald green waters off Pulau Rawa in Terengganu (9 April, 2004)


Pulau Rawa (GPS: 5.96242, 102.68251) is a small, uninhabited island to the northwest of Pulau Perhentian Besar and Kecil. It is accessible by hired boat from Perhentian. Pulau Rawa is perfect for snorkelling and diving, although visitors are cautioned that the coral reef in Pulau Rawa grows so close to the water surface that inexperienced swimmers may hurt themselves if they swim too close to the reefs.

Pulau Rawa has one of the clearest water quality in the South China Sea. Since there are no resorts here, the water is not polluted by human waste. Visitors to Pulau Rawa are urged to bring home their trash.

Boatload of sunseekers arriving at the coast of Pulau Rawa, with Pulau Seringgi in the distance. (9 April, 2004)

Getting to Pulau Rawa

Since the Pulau Rawa mentioned on this page is the one on the northwest of the Perhentian islands, you should arrange with your guesthouse on Perhentian Besar or Perhentian Kecil for snorkelling trips there.

View of the sea from Pulau Rawa, with Pulau Susu Dara Besar, Pulau Susu Dara Kecil and Pulau Tokong in the background. (9 April, 2004)


Visitors snorkelling by the shore of Pulau Rawa. (9 April, 2004)


The rocky coastline of Pulau Rawa. (9 April, 2004)


To take these shots, I had to climb up the sharp rocks. I took great care to avoid their sharp edges. Instead, it was the branches that scratched me silly. (9 April, 2004)


The sea off Pulau Rawa was so crystal clear, it was like looking through jelly or broken glass. (9 April, 2004)


Pulau Rawa has a dry, barren terrain. Luckily it also has a stretch of beautiful white sand beach. (9 April, 2004)


A shadow selfie of myself at Pulau Rawa. (9 April, 2004)


Arriving at Pulau Rawa. (9 April, 2004)


Tourist boats bringing snorkellers to Pulau Rawa. (9 April, 2004)


Going snorkelling at Pulau Rawa. (9 April, 2004)

Pulau Rawa is on the Map of Islands in Terengganu

Pulau Rawa is on the Map of Terengganu

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