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Bro - not possible leh. From Tebrau to Desaru, it's still about 70km. For 35min, that's still an average speed of 120km/h. No way you could've been travelling max 110 (let alone 70), haha. Don't worry, here no Malaysia mata, can speak freely. [laugh]

 

Actually, on the way back, I went by an alternative route to Tebra (the Autobacs) to buy some engine oil. :D After Tebrau, easier to come back by Woodlands.

 

Really, very fast. We left Tesco tebrau at 1.40pm and I managed to check in at around 2.18pm. We didn't speed cos scare summon whahaahahahaha. Some road got speed limit 110 and some 70. Not much car.

 

come back even faster, from Lotus to Custom only 55 mins but jam at custom for 1hr. Then reach singapore jam another 1hr. total jam 2 hours at both customs.

 

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I always go either lotus or pulai for staycation but I think they are pretty rundown already. Any other good resorts besides these 2 especially for family with kids. Will be good if they have some small theme Parks

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Hi,

 

Your kids like animals? I would like to suggest UK Agro Farm in Kluang. They do have accommodation over there. You may see below for more info:

 

http://ukfarm.com.my/

http://www.cheekiemonkie.net/2012/05/farm-stay-in-malaysia-part-1.html

 

 

If you dun find Kuantan too far, you can try Bukit Gambang resort where they have waterpark and safari park there.

 

http://www.bgrc.com.my/

http://www.huislaw.com/2015/04/bukit-gambang-resort-city-safari-park/

 

 

malacca also have waterpark and zoo.

http://www.melakawonderland.com.my/?id=13

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Hi,

 

Your kids like animals? I would like to suggest UK Agro Farm in Kluang. They do have accommodation over there. You may see below for more info:

 

http://ukfarm.com.my/

http://www.cheekiemonkie.net/2012/05/farm-stay-in-malaysia-part-1.html

 

 

If you dun find Kuantan too far, you can try Bukit Gambang resort where they have waterpark and safari park there.

 

http://www.bgrc.com.my/

http://www.huislaw.com/2015/04/bukit-gambang-resort-city-safari-park/

 

 

malacca also have waterpark and zoo.

http://www.melakawonderland.com.my/?id=13

any idea wat is the best way to reach bukit gambang

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any idea wat is the best way to reach bukit gambang

 

Hi,

 

I went via NSH during my Dec trip 2 years ago to avoid the flood. We stayed at the newer resort Abrabian Bay Resort in Bukit Gambang Resort

 

 

You may refer here for more info:

http://www.bgrc.com.my/location

http://www.mycarforum.com/topic/550772-best-route-to-kuantan/

http://www.mycarforum.com/topic/2640478-malaysia-drive-to-kuantantrengganu/

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any idea wat is the best way to reach bukit gambang

 

There are a few ways, all has its pros n cons:

 

1) via NSH > exit Yong Peng take road 1 to Segamat > turn into road 12 (tolls payable for NSH stretch)

 

2) via costal road 3 (thru Kota Tinggi/Mersing) > join to road 63 (to Maudzam Shah) > turn into road 12 (no tolls but all B roads)

 

3) via costal road 3 (thru Kota Tiggi/Mersing) to Pekan > turn into road 2 (no tolls but all B road) - long route but scenic at around Pekan

 

3) via NSH to KL and join into E8 (aka Karak Highway) - long route with tolls but all highway driving.

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Hi,

 

I went via NSH during my Dec trip 2 years ago to avoid the flood. We stayed at the newer resort Abrabian Bay Resort in Bukit Gambang Resort

 

 

You may refer here for more info:

http://www.bgrc.com.my/location

http://www.mycarforum.com/topic/550772-best-route-to-kuantan/

http://www.mycarforum.com/topic/2640478-malaysia-drive-to-kuantantrengganu/

thx for the info

 

There are a few ways, all has its pros n cons:

 

1) via NSH > exit Yong Peng take road 1 to Segamat > turn into road 12 (tolls payable for NSH stretch)

 

2) via costal road 3 (thru Kota Tinggi/Mersing) > join to road 63 (to Maudzam Shah) > turn into road 12 (no tolls but all B roads)

 

3) via costal road 3 (thru Kota Tiggi/Mersing) to Pekan > turn into road 2 (no tolls but all B road) - long route but scenic at around Pekan

 

3) via NSH to KL and join into E8 (aka Karak Highway) - long route with tolls but all highway driving.

these will be the option thx

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oT: guys is there any place near Pulai Desaru Resort where I can buy a birthday cake?

 

There are some shops on road 90 (5 mins drive after turn left from Petronas station) but I am not sure if there's a cake shop among them or not. This is the same road which will lead to Pulai or Lotus.

 

If not, then you can try the Bandar Penawar township nearby which should have some shops as well.

 

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Thks all. I was told there is a bakery at Desaru Utama small town. Is that the one TVT mentioned?

I would either buy here or in JB on the way there. The shops in Desaru are few and sleepy. Don't even recall seeing a bakery.

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I think I saw a bakery in desaru in June - those rows of shop houses along the way to Desaru Resort.  But no people one and wonder the cakes are nice or fresh.  Or even close down.  Better dun take the risk.  Why not order from hotel if it is inconvenient to buy at Tebrau?

 

BTW, shops in Tebrau Aenon shopping mall are only opened after 10.am.  The shopping  mall entrance are only opened at 10am or 10.30am..

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there is a bakery at the row of shops mentioned above. but really normal cakes...suitable only if last min or urgent purchase. my bro in law bought 1 cos didnt plan to buy earlier. if u hv the time n can carry the cake properly, then better to buy when u r at jb town.

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oT: guys is there any place near Pulai Desaru Resort where I can buy a birthday cake?

Lotus Desaru cafeteria itself sells, though it might be already cut-up into slices for sale.

The other time they got promo 1 slice get 1 slice free, I got a few for my girl as birthday dessert :-)

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A quick search found this [laugh]:

https://www.facebook.com/Pistachio-Bakery-562697600467244/timeline

 

It may not be there anymore though, you should call to check.

 

Lovely evening guys! Pistachio Bakery is opening its very first store in Bandar Penawar, Desaru in the state of Johor on coming Saturday, 8th November 2014 at 11am! We have complete ingredients supply in store for your pastries making and related equipments. Please do drop by yeh!

Please call us at 012 715 5252 should you have any queries.

Thank you and see you there! heart emoticon

 

 

I just came back and I bought from Pistachio Bakery. Service is good , cake is tasty and price is cheap. There is another cafe - Farel & Co that sells coffee and rainbow cake. 

 

The small town (where the $2 shop) is, is getting crowded with more shops. KFC is now opened there too. :)

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I just came back and I bought from Pistachio Bakery. Service is good , cake is tasty and price is cheap. There is another cafe - Farel & Co that sells coffee and rainbow cake. 

 

The small town (where the $2 shop) is, is getting crowded with more shops. KFC is now opened there too. :)

 

i see the map like quite far from the resort?  Around 50 mins drive?

 

 

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