Seaboi's PRE-Footprint: Port Dickson

Port Dickson, the playground resort in Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia, is 34km from the state capital of Seremban and about one and a half hour's drive from Kuala Lumpur. It offers 18km of fine sandy beaches fringed by casuarinas, coconut palms and the spreading branches of the Banyan tree. The road practically hugs the coastline - you can just stop wherever it suits your fancy and just plunge into the cool waters. Vendors along the road offer thirst quenching drinks of coconut water and sugar-cane juice

Beaches

Plunge headlong into a day of fun-filled leisure activities such as water-skiing, canoeing, snorkelling and wind surfing. Enquire at your hotel reception for arrangements to utilise these facilities. If you enjoy sailing, arrange to have temporary membership at the Yacht Club.

Blue Lagoon

About 15 km from Port Dickson town lies the Blue Lagoon which offers a breathtaking view of the surrounding greenery and the blue open sea. The lagoon is an ideal spot for swimming, boating, wind surfing and water skiing. This is where the action is when it comes to having fun in the sun. Accommodation is easily obtainable as a number of hotels and motels are located here.

Cape Rachardo

Visit the lighthouse at Cape Rachardo built by the Portuguese in the 16th century. The beacon guided sailing ships to Malacca, the most important port in South East Asia. The lighthouse is still functioning today. Ascend the narrow spiral staircase and see the magnificent view of the coastline of Sumatra, 38km across the Straits. The cape is also the stopover point for migratory birds. From September to March, flocks of sparrows, honey buzzards and swifts can be seen here together with hawks and eagles. Walk down the 63 steps beside the lighthouse and follow the jungle trek to a secluded beach. The footprint embedded in a boulder, about 50 metre to the right of the track, is said to be that of Hang Tuah, the legendary Malay warrior of the 15th century. Legend has it that upon acquiring innate strength and knowledge, Hang Tuah chose to meditate here. The footprint marks the spot where he first landed at Tanjung Tuan. A nearby well whose icy cool water is a boon for the tired and thirsty, is also said to have been dug by him. Local devotees have known to pay their homage at this spot.

Fort Lukut

About 7km from Port Dickson stands the Fort of Raja Jumaat, the 19th century Bugis warrior. The fort was built in 1847 to control the lucrative tin trade in the area. Today the muzzle loading guns used to defend the fort can be seen within the grounds of the District Officer’s residence and outside the Police Station in town. In the vicinity of the fort are also the remains of the foundation of an old palace and a royal burial ground.

Fort Kempas

About 23km from the lighthouse, there is a small village called Keramat Ujung Pasir. Here you will find a15th century tomb of a leading historical personality, Ulama Sheikh Ahmad Makhtum, with its famous carved megalith. Beside his grave are the famous stone inscriptions or "Batu Bersurat" which depict his struggle and victory. The mystery surrounding the stone remains unsolved to this day. Of special interest is the ‘ordeal stone’, an ancient lie-detector, through which a person puts his arm when answering questions. If he lies, the stone tightens like a vice.

Where to Stay

Resorts/Hotel Category Location
Avillion Village Resort

Hotel/Beach front. Rates:Rm380-Rm1950.00++
3 1/2 Miles Jalan Pantai, 71000, Port DicksonTel: 06-850 3888
Bayu Beach Resort
Hotel,Apt/Beach front. Rates:Rm140.00-480.00++
5th Mile Jalan Pantai, 71050, Port DicksonTel: ( 6 ) 06 - 647 3703
Corus Paradise Resort
Hotel/Beach front. Rates:Rm220.00-530.00++
3rd Mile Jalan Pantai, Port DicksonTel: 06-647 7600
Desa Lagoon Resort
Chalet/Beach front. Rates: Rm180-350.00++
5 1/2 Miles Jalan Pantai, Port DicksonTel : 06-647 7515
Glory Vista Beach Resort
Hotel,Apt./Beach front.Rates:RM120.00-RM490.00++
2nd Mile Jalan Seremban, Tel : 06-651 6888
Golden Straits Villa
Apt./Beach Across Road.Rates:Rm154.00-RM255.00++
3 1/2 Miles Jalan Pantai, Port Dickson
Gouman Hotel
Hotel/Golf Club/Beach Access.RM230.00-RM550.00.
9th Mile Jalan Pantai, Port DicksonTel : 06-662 7878
PDVilla Resort
Bungalow,ClubhouseRates:RM250-Rm300.00++
8th Mile Jalan Pantai, Port DicksonTel : 06-662 5962
Regency Hotel
Hotel/Beach front.Rates:RM180.00-420.00++
5 1/2 Miles Jalan Pantai, Port DicksonTel: 06-647 4090
Seri Malaysia Port Dickson
Hotel/Beach Across Road. Rates:RM80++
4th Mile Jalan Pantai, Port DicksonTel: 06-647 6070
Tanjung Tuan Beach Resort
Apt./Beach front.Rates:RM220.00-580.00++
5 1/2 Miles Jalan Pantai, Port DicksonTel : 06-647 3013

* Beach Access - a few minutes walk

** Please contact respective resorts directly

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Note: All rates stated are for your reference only and are not binding. Rates may change without prior notice. Please confirm with the respective hotels/resorts/apartment management.

Getting There
DRIVING FROM SINGAPORE

If you are driving from Singapore on The North South Highway, please take extra precaution upon reaching the Air Keroh/Malacca’s Exit at KM195 because our instruction starts here.If you decide to reach us via the Malacca-Port Dickson old Road, you may exit here into Malacca town. If you decide to continue your journey via The North South Highway, proceed until KM216 where you will come across the Tampin/Alor Gajah/Tg. Bidara’s Exit. If you decide to continue your journey via The North South Highway, proceed until KM239 where you will come across the Pedas/Linggi’s Exit. If you decide to continue your journey via The North South Highway , proceed until KM256 where you will come across the Senawang/Seremban’s Exit. Do not exit here. Proceed for a further two kilometers until KM258. This is the point of exit. The total distance from Air Kroh’s Exit to this point is approximately 63 Kilometers. Pay the toll and proceed on a further 100 meters. Keep right. You will come to a T-junction with a traffic lights. Turn right. Do not turn left into Seremban Town as it is on the opposite direction. Drive on for a further 2 Kilometers. You will reach the Mambau Toll Plaza. Pay RM2.60 toll. Beyond this point you are on the Seremban-Port Dickson Highway. Proceed on this highway until you reach KM18.6. You will come to an exit to Lukut/Port Dickson/Sepang. Do not exit here. Carry on driving until you come to a T-Junction with a set of Traffic Lights. From Mambau Toll Plaza to this junction is approximately about 23 kilometers.At this junction, turn right and drive on for a further 3.5 kilometers and you will reach another set of Traffic Lights. Turn right. You are now driving along the Port Dickson-Malacca Coastal Road. Drive on for a further 1.7 Kilometers. From Air Kroh’s Interchange we are approximately 93 kilometers away. Drive Carefully and hope you have a lovely trip to Port Dickson. BERHATI-HATI DIJALAN RAYA in malay, its simply means DRIVE CAREFULLY.

Taxi: By taxi it would probably cost you (Ringgit Malaysia) RM60 for the whole taxi or a quarter of it with other passengers.

Bus: Alternatively head for Puduraya - main bus terminal heading to most major towns in West Malaysia. The ticket counter is somewhere in the middle of the 1st floor complex. It would cost you RM4.10; probably an hourly schedule. The bas will be at platform 12, at ground level. The bus trip will take ninety minutes to Port Dickson.

Light Rail Transport: LRT. Head to KTM train station. It is near Kuala Lumpur Central Post Office. 20 minutes walk from Puduraya bus terminal. Last LRT service is 12 midnight.

Via Seremban: All else fail, in fact the preferred way for many, just go down to platform 8 and take the bus to Seremban town (an hour ride), which is very regular, at 5 to 15minutes interval depending on time of day. From Seremban, look for Port Dickson express bus which will take you another 45 minutes. Another bus company plying Seremban is Parkmay. It is located beside Metrojaya Shopping Complex along Jalan Silang and near Kotaraya Shopping complex. Just 5 minutes walk from Puduraya Bus Terminal.

KLIA airport: If you're from Kuala Lumpur International Airport you'll need to take the cab. It will cost you RM40.00-60.00. There is no direct bus to Port Dickson, you may head for Seremban by bus first though. Last bus from Seremban to Port Dickson is 8.00pm.

By boat
Daily ferries connect Port Dickson with Dumai in Sumatra, Indonesia. The Acob Express (Jetty office Tel: +60-6-6471599) leaves from the jetty in the middle of town at 1030. Return trips depart Dumai at 1300. Tickets cost RM80/150 one-way/return.