Desaru
Desaru (The Village of Casuarinas) is a 25 km stretch of sandy beach lined with casuarina trees. It lies in the southeastern corner of Johor, approximately 98 km northeast of Johor Bahru. Desaru was developed as a tourist resort by the Johor Tenggara Development Authority (KEJORA).

The resort has several hotels, beach chalets, an 18-hole international standard golf course and sports facilities for tennis, canoeing, swimming, boating, snorkelling, water-skiing, catamaran sailing, jungle trekking and fishing.

One place visitors should not miss is the Fishermen's Museum located at the Tanjung Balau fishing village. Visitors can view the museums impressive collection of fishing traps, tackles and floats on display as well as an exhibition on the folklore of fishermen.

How To Get There
Malaysia Airlines operates regular flights from Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru. From there, you can catch a bus or taxi to Tanjung Penawar, near Desaru.

Malayan Railway offers numerous train services connecting major Malaysian cities and towns as well as Singapore to Johor Bahru. At the Johor Bahru Railway Station, you can catch a taxi to Desaru or Mersing. Ferrylink provides ferry services from Changi Point (near the Singapore International Airport) in Singapore to Tanjung Belungkor, Johor where transport to Desaru can be arranged.Ferrylink ferries are modern and spacious and vehicles can be driven on board.

For a taste of the local lifestyle, take a trip to a fishing village on the nearby island of Pulau Lima. Aside from fishing, swimming and snorkelling, visitors can trek along jungle trails to view waterfalls or see insects and birds fluttering among the island's dense foliage.

In the vicinity of Pulau Lima is Pulau Sibu and a cluster of satellite islands, namely, Pulau Sibu Tengah, Pulau Sibu Hujong and Pulau Sibu Kukus. These remote and deserted islands offer an unforgettable holiday experience. For more information on these islands, contact the Tourist Centre in Mersing.