Kelutut / Rantau Abang / Tanjung Jara

Between Marang and Rantau Abang lies Pantai Kelulut. A tranquil strand ideal for swimming and sunbathing, any visitor to Kelulut will be easily captivated by its natural beauty and peacefulness. Accommodation may be found at the Semarak Marang Beach Cottage.

Located 60 km south of Kuala Terengganu lies Rantau Abang, one of only six beaches in the world where the Giant Leatherback turtles come to nest. Weighing more than 375 kg. and up to 2.5 metres in length, these gentle giants lumber ashore between May and September.

To see the turtles up close, you can go to the hatchery or keep a vigil between midnight to dawn, when the turtles can be seen swimming ashore to lay their eggs.

Visitors who want to spend some time at Rantau Abang can find quaint chalets nearby.

For timeless beauty and serenity, Tanjung Jara is the beach to resort to. Some 60 km south of Kuala Terengganu, its golden beach is encircled by a tranquil fresh water lagoon.

More than a scenic retreat, Tanjung Jara is a delightful place for swimming, wind surfing, turtle watching, boating, sailing, snorkelling and scuba diving. Fishing trips and island-hopping tours to nearby islands can also be arranged. Even an exciting river safari up the Dungun River is available for the rugged and adventurous at heart.

You can get to Pantai Kelulut, Rantau Abang and Tanjung Jara by taxi or by catching the Dungun bound bus at Kuala Terengganu's central bus station.