MY · Terengganu · 5.42°N 103.02°E

bukit maras

A short, sunny climb to Kuala Nerus's highest point, with sea views and paragliders.

Best time
March to September. Start at first light: the main route has no shade and it's hot by 9am. The November–January monsoon makes the track muddy and slippery.
How long
Half a day
Getting there
Fly from KL to Kuala Terengganu (about an hour). The trailhead, by the farms near Kampung Maras in Batu Rakit, is about 20 minutes from the airport or 35 minutes from the city. Driving from KL takes about 5 hours on the East Coast Expressway.
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MY · Terengganubukit maras5.42°N 103.02°Egowherelah.com
Dear group chat,A short, sunny climb to Kuala Nerus's highest point, with sea views and paragliders.— gowherelahTo: whoever’s drivingBukit MarasMY, Terengganu
KLbukit maras
≈ 293 km from KL, as the crow flies

At 329 metres, the highest point in Kuala Nerus, a short drive north of Kuala Terengganu. Local hikers come up for sunrise over the South China Sea, and the top is the launch site for the state's paragliding club.

Makan

  1. Nasi dagangRice steamed with coconut milk and gulai ikan tongkol, for breakfast after the climb around Batu Rakit or back in town.Map ↗
  2. Keropok lekorKuala Nerus makes plenty of it. Buy it hot from the roadside stalls.Map ↗

Things to do

  1. The main routeUp a dirt 4x4 track that turns into a steep red-earth path. Most people take 1.5–2 hours up and down.Map ↗
  2. The summitA small lookout tower with views over the sea, the airport runway and Kuala Terengganu.Map ↗
  3. ParaglidersWhen the wind is right, pilots from the Terengganu paragliding club launch off the top.Map ↗
  4. The four peaksA longer forest loop over Batu Kajang, Bukit Gaung, Bukit Maras and Batu Biruk. Go with someone who knows the way.Map ↗

Good to know

  • Sedans struggle on the rough access road, especially after rain. Park at the bottom and walk.
  • The car park fills early on Friday and Saturday, Terengganu's weekend. Come at dawn or on a weekday.
  • There's no water on the trail, so carry all you need.

Last checked October 2026. Things change, so check opening times, fees and transport before you go.