Situated at the north-western corner of Penang, is the Penang National Park (recently declare as national park in 2003). Entrance fee is free. All you need to do is bring your IC/passport along, register at the office and off you go, either by walking or hire a boat. The walking trail can be as short as 500m to as long as 5km.
- Monkey Beach (distance 3.4km from entrance)
White soft sandy beach stretching over 800m. Here you can find two old ruined bungalow. It was said that owned by the late Dato' Loh Boon Siew. Trekking to Monkey Beach is more relaxing, and shall take about an hour and 15 minutes on average speed. There a few water sports activities here. The price could be pricey, especially for non-locals. If you decide to spend the day here, bring along your own food. Plenty of BBQ pits here and you may use them free of charge. Need to bring your own charcoal though. Fresh water supply is available on few spots along the beach. There are some boat operators that offers BBQ on boat - kind of expensive (food + boat hire + guide). Camping is permitted here.
Boat hire is calculated as perboat with max capacity of 10person. RM50 for one way trip (some of them will charge you more. Bargaining skills comes handy). For a return journey, try negotiate with the owner. You might get a discount up to 20%!
- MukaHead Light House (1.2km from Monkey Beach)
It was built in 1883 with the cost of a whooping £37,929 (What would that figure cost these days?) Its a long way up to the lighthouse. Stairs made from tar and dirt. 3 gazebo's to act as your pit stop. Much challenging as it requires more energy to reach the top of the hill. Once you reach the top, you'll see such a magnificent view. There is no cheat code available to get up the hill. Unless you owned a helicopter.
- Kerachut Beach (3.5km from the entrance)
Its a bit challenging than going to Monkey Beach. In order to reach there, you will need to hike up the hill and down on the other side. There are few interesting sign-age along the way to distract you away from the crazy steps up the hill. Its worth the climb! Another white sandy beach greeted you as cross the bridge. The Meromitic Lake is situated here, and only on certain time of the year the lake will be filled with salt & fresh water. The turtle conservative center is located here as well (nestling place for green turtles [april - august] and olive-ridley [sept - feb]). Yes, baby turtles! Campsites available, but are not allowed to camp on the beach. Amenities such as shower, toilets & prayer room are available here. Best spot for sunsets.
Boat hire is calculated as perboat with max capacity of 10person. The price is around RM100 for one way trip.
- Canopy Walkway (1km from the entrance)
The only attraction in the park that will require a small fee. RM5 for adults & RM3 for the kids. The canopy walk open everyday except on Friday. There is a certain time opening and it may close without notice due to the weather condition.
Getting there :
Drive all the way till the end of Batu Feringgi. The road will end in Fisherman's Village, and you will see the National park entrance at the end of the road. Yes, you will pass the famous Hard Rock Hotel.
Take the 101 Bus (rapid Penang) from the jetty to the very last stop.
More info on rapid Penang http://www.rapidpg.com.my/journey-planner/route-maps/
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