Top 11 Rawa Island Activities

Did you know there is a nearer idyllic island other than Pulau Tioman?

And it is located only 3 and a half hours away from Singapore!

Enter Rawa Island, which is just a 30-minute speedboat ride from Mersing Jetty, Johor.

A less touristy spot, you can enjoy the best Rawa Island activities peacefully!

Read on for our list of 11 activities to do (including scuba diving) at Rawa Island!

Table of Contents
1. Hop Around Neighbouring Islands
2. Go Forest Trekking At Rawa Island
3. Swim By Rawa Beach
4. Snorkel At The West Side Of Rawa Beach
5. Have Some Me-Time Or Bond With Family While Kayaking!
6. Admire Marine Life By Scuba Diving
7. Explore The Cactus Family At Cactus Garden
8. Feel Like A Kid In This Giant Water Slide!
9. Experience Beach Nightlife
10. Take A Chill Stroll On The Island Walk Trail
11. Enjoy A BBQ Night

1. Hop Around Neighbouring Islands

Get a three-in-one beach deal and experience two different beaches: Harimau Island with a scenic staircase (Bali who?) and Mensirip Island, a top scuba diving location!

Highlights:

Harimau Island has a private hidden pool

Notes:

Harimau Island and Mensirip Island are uninhabited so you won’t see any resorts there
Permission is required to explore Mensirip Island

2. Go Forest Trekking At Rawa Island

One of the things to do in Rawa Island is forest trekking to reach the hilltop for a scenic view of the South China Sea.

Highlights:

There are multiple signboards on the path
Get the best sunset view at the peak
Multiple beginner-friendly trails

Notes:

It takes between 30 to 40 minutes to hike up the trail

3. Swim By Rawa Beach

Put on some sunscreen and enjoy the warm, calm, and clear waters as you swim by the pristine white sand on this beautiful island.

4. Snorkel At The West Side Of Rawa Beach

Admire the many species of coral reefs such as the branch and Porites coral where you will find a series of marine life swimming around.

Highlights:

Spot the blue spotted stingray, wrasse, and triggerfish
If you are lucky, you can see the blacktip reef shark

Notes:

Don’t be afraid of the jellyfish if you see one – it’s harmless!

5. Have Some Me-Time Or Bond With Family While Kayaking!

Paddle around and explore the different angles of the island, whether as a lone ranger or a romantic duo.

Highlights:

spot “RAWA” being spelt out on the island hilltop

Notes:

Stay away from the middle of the sea as the water currents can pull you further away from the beach
There is a canoe option for more stability

6. Admire Marine Life By Scuba Diving

One of the main Rawa Island activities you can do is scuba diving! From witnessing colorful corals to coral catsharks, see it all in these clear blue waters!

7. Explore The Cactus Family At Cactus Garden

You don’t have to go to a desert to find cacti when Rawa Island has plenty! Visiting the cactus garden is one of the unique Pulau Rawa activities you can do for free!

Highlights:

You may find a peacock or two circling around the island

Notes:

Climb up a hill to reach the cactus garden

8. Feel Like A Kid In This Giant Water Slide!

Some of the best Pulau Rawa activities include sliding down a giant orange water slide (also known as the Swamp Slide)!

Highlights:

Suitable for beginners and comes with an adrenaline rush!

Notes:

Slide will close early during low tide period
It is closed during monsoon season
There’s a short blue slide as an alternative

9. Experience Beach Nightlife

If you are staying in Alang Rawa Resort (One of the two resorts at the island), there is a bustling nightlife scene by the beach with music until the wee hours of the morning!

Highlights:

Have the Rawa Special cocktail (tastes similar to a Long Island)

Notes:

This resort is less suitable for families and more for a partying crowd

10. Take A Chill Stroll On The Island Walk Trail

If you are looking for chill Rawa Island activities to do, you can walk along the Island Walk Trail which brings you from Alang’s Rawa Resort to Rawa Island Resort.