Penang National Park is located at the northwest corner of Penang Island overlook the Straits of Malacca. The park is about 390 km from Kuala Lumpur and about 42 km from Georgetown, Penang. By own transport, drive through the North South Expressway, exit at the junction of Penang Bridge. Follow the road towards the direction of Batu Feringghi and continues to Teluk Bahang. Administrative Office of the Penang National Park is located at Jalan Hassan Abbas. Public transport to Teluk Bahang available at ferry terminal / KOMTAR or may use taxi or bus services provided.
Lodging service is concentrated at famous tourist spots - Batu Feringghi and Teluk Bahang. Visitors can also camp at campsite in Penang National Park.
Activities
Activities
Interpretation Centre
Introduction to Taman Negara Pulau Pinang and its ecosystems
Camping
Camp sites at Pantai Kerachut and Teluk Kampi
Wildlife Observation
Wild life can be observed such as Black Giant Squirrel, Smooth-coated Otter, Lesser Mouse-deer, Pangolin, Reticulated Python and several species of birds such as White-bellied Sea Eagle, White-throated King Fisher, White-rumped Shama and Emerald Dove
Canopy walkway
210 meters stretch of the canopy walkaway located at Sg. Tukun approximately 15 minutes walking distance from the main entrance
The charge are RM5.00 for adult and RM3.00 for children
*Temporarily closed for maintenance
Water Activities
Boat Cruising along the beaches
Picnic
Pantai Kerachut and Pantai Teluk Kampi
Fishing
Pantai Kerachut and Pantai Teluk Kampi
Jungle Trekking
2 main treks starting from the main entrance:
To Pantai Kerachut – approximately 2 hours
To Pantai Teluk kampi - approximately 3 hours
There are over 1000 species of plants recorded which are dominated by the Family Dipterocarpaceae, Leguminoceae, Apocynaceae, Anacardiaceae, Euphorbiaceae and Moraceae
Hiking
Hiking to Bukit Batu Hitam
Water source from the rain reserve
Campsite facilities provided
Muka Head Lighthouse
Enjoy panoramic view from lighthouse
227 meters above sea level.
Turtle Conservation Centre
Visit the Turtle Conservation Centre, Pantai Kerachut managed by Department of Fisheries
2 main species can be found are Green Sea Turtle and Olive Ridley Turtle
Visiting hour from 8.00 am to 5.00 pm
Visit to Meromictic Lake
The lake that located at Pantai Kerachut consists of 2 layers of water which has different temperature and density. Fresh water will be at the first layer while sea water will be at the second layer.
Only two lakes in the world that experience these phenomenon which are in Penang and Australia.
Visitors Limitation
LOCATION
VISITORS LIMITATION
Pantai Kerachut
80
Teluk Kampi
80
Sungai Tukun
40
First Campsite Bukit Batu Hitam
20
For more information, please contact:
Superintendent
Penang National Park
Jalan Hassan Abbas, Teluk Bahang
11050 PULAU PINANG Tel: 04-881 3530 / 04-881 3500 Faks: 04-881 2016 E-mel: tnpp[at]wildlife[dot]gov[dot]my This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
