Johor district, Malaysia

Places to visit near Mersing

Mersing is a town in Johor district, Malaysia, home to about 22,007 people. Within 50 km by road there are 61 places to visit — 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 beaches & coast, 0 waterfalls and 16 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Kuil Sri Subramaniam Mersing (1 km), Rawa Island (22 km) and Tinggi Island (43 km).

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Mersing, Malaysia
Mersing, Johor district, Malaysia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Mersing at a glance

Location
Johor district, Malaysia
Population
about 22,007
Coordinates
2.4312° N, 103.8405° E
Places within 50 km
61 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast
Airport
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), 150 km

Top places to visit near Mersing

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mersing

83 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mersing. The closest is Bukit Jamari (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Mersing

40 beaches & coast within 100 km of Mersing. The closest is Kuil Sri Subramaniam Mersing (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Mersing

35 waterfalls within 100 km of Mersing. The closest is Air Terjun Lemakoh (56 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Mersing

20 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Mersing. The closest is Pulau Setindan (7 km); the best-known is Rawa Island (22 km). Best time: september to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Mersing

6 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Mersing. The closest is Juara Mosque (71 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Mersing

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Mersing. The closest is Gunung Arong Permanent Forest Reserve (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Mersing

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 66 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mersing
  2. 1 km Kuil Sri Subramaniam Mersing · beach, Johor
  3. 9 km Bukit Jamari · viewpoint, Johor
  4. 12 km Pulau Setindan · river spot, Johor
  5. 3 km KampungStay @ Teluk Buih · beach, Johor
  6. 19 km Rawa Island · island, Johor
  7. 22 km Back to Mersing

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From travellers near Mersing

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How to reach Mersing

  • By air: Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), Singapore — about 150 km by road

All places near Mersing by distance

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Mersing by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Hill stations & viewpoints2083Bukit Jamari (10 km)
Beaches & coast1840Kuil Sri Subramaniam Mersing (1 km)
Waterfalls035Air Terjun Lemakoh (56 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves1620Pulau Setindan (7 km)
Other attractions09Tekek – Juara jungle trek (71 km)
Mosques & dargahs06Juara Mosque (71 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens25Gunung Arong Permanent Forest Reserve (15 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs14Tasik Labong (30 km)
Caves44Gua Besar (41 km)
Parks03Kampung Melayu Recreation Park (90 km)
Museums02Muzium Kota Tinggi (97 km)
Forts & heritage02Kampung Makam (97 km)

Mersing: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Mersing?

Kuil Sri Subramaniam Mersing (beach, about 1 km), Rawa Island (island, about 22 km), Pulau Setindan (river spot, about 7 km), Bukit Jamari (viewpoint, about 10 km), KampungStay @ Teluk Buih (beach, about 10 km), Air Papan Beach (beach, about 12 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Mersing?

61 places on Spotwander: 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 beaches & coast, 16 rivers, islands & mangroves, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 lake.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mersing?

Bukit Jamari, about 10 km by road; Bukit Besar (19 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Mersing?

Kuil Sri Subramaniam Mersing, about 1 km by road; KampungStay @ Teluk Buih (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest waterfall to Mersing?

Air Terjun Lemakoh, about 56 km by road; Taling Cascade (60 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Mersing?

Start in Mersing, visit Kuil Sri Subramaniam Mersing, then Bukit Jamari, then Pulau Setindan, then KampungStay @ Teluk Buih, then Rawa Island, and drive back — about 66 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Mersing?

October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast.

How do I reach Mersing?

By air: Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), about 150 km by road.

Towns near Mersing

Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Mersing’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Mersing on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.