Pentaxians October Outing

[ishou80]

You drive?
If do, we have 3 cars including FengWei's, that means we have 12 pax. Not sure if he will bring along his little precious for the trip.

Mine is company one so cannot go out of Singapore =P

The autopass details:
Autopass

 

[Fenzi]

Just remember about the Auto-Pass. Does anyone knows if can purchase before Malaysian immigration?

You can purchase it at the immigration counter toll booth. Touch-n-go card. If not, can pay cash also.

 

[Fenzi]

Okay, let's venture across the border for October 2009 outing.

Date: Saturday, October 24th, 2009
Time: 8.00am
Meeting Point: Open car park behing Bukit Gombak MRT station.

Itinerary:
1) Cross to Johor by 2nd Link. (avoid Woodsland checkpoint)
2) Kota Tinggi waterfall. (had not been there for many years, hope water not dried up):bsmilie:
3) Desaru.
4) Costal fishing town and seafood meal
5) Home Sweet Home.

Going:
1) Ben (car has 2 pax vacanies)
2) FengWei
3) Werkgg
4) Baracus?

Just sharing some personal experience. On Sat morning, the traffic at the checkpoint will be quite heavy during this hour. At times, you need about 1 hour to cross over to JB.

You need to drive about 2 hours non-stop to reach Kota Tinggi. Another hour from Kota Tinggi to reach Desaru and about half an hour to reach the fishing town (Sungei Ringgit) for seafood.

About half of the journey will be single traffic lane. Over taking is done by cutting across the opposite lane. Better have some experience driver around. Worst if the traffics are blocked by lorry or truck in front, you speed might reduce to about 50 to 60km/h. Need to factor extra time for traveling. Do have more rest the night before the journey.

There is nothing much around Kota Tinggi (only waterfall) and Desaru (seaside). I suggest you guys can head straight to the fishing village (Sungei Ringgit) and spend the time there with seafood lunch. So you need not rush around the different locations. Try to return before the sky turn dark. There is no street light along the stretch of single lane road and you will be driving in total darkness.

 

[creampuff]

If you are planning to drive to Desaru/Sungai Ringgit, I would suggest taking the ferry from Changi Ferry Terminal. Less traveling and much faster than driving the long way round from JB. You can either drive in which case you won't need to take the land transfer from the Tg. Belungkor Ferry Terminal on the Malaysian side. Quite a drive from Tg. Belungkor to Sungai Ringgit or Desaru. Used to go to Sebana Cove for golfing in the past (just love the golf course).

http://www.hotelreservation.com.my/hotel/desaru/desaru_ferry.htm

http://www.myoutdoor.com/desaru/gettingthere.htm

 

[Ben Loke]

Just sharing some personal experience. On Sat morning, the traffic at the checkpoint will be quite heavy during this hour. At times, you need about 1 hour to cross over to JB.

You need to drive about 2 hours non-stop to reach Kota Tinggi. Another hour from Kota Tinggi to reach Desaru and about half an hour to reach the fishing town for seafood.

About half of the journey will be single traffic lane. Over taking is done by cutting across the opposite lane. Better have some experience driver around. Worst if the traffics are blocked by lorry or truck in front, you speed might reduce to about 50 to 60km/h. Need to factor extra time for traveling. Do have more rest the night before the journey.

There is nothing much around Kota Tinggi (only waterfall) and Desaru (seaside). I suggest you guys can head straight to the fishing village (Sungei Ringgit) and spend the time there with seafood lunch. So you need not rush around the different locations. Try to return before the sky turn dark. There is no street light along the stretch of single lane road and you will be driving in total darkness.

Thanks for your suggestions on the destinations.:thumbsup:
Since it is a free and easy short trip, we can decide along the way as we have the freedom of mobility. We can go to Pengarang besides Sungei Ringgit.

About safety driving, like overtaking in single lane or no street lights at night, I am not sure about the others’ experience and skill, however, can guide them on safety tips, group driving discipline etc.

Anyway, since the 80s, have rode and drove in both day & night as well as under extreme weather condition to (Kota Tinggi or Desaru not consider long distance driving) Malacca, Port Dickson, Fraser Hill, Maxwell Hill, Ipoh Hot Spring, Genting Highland, Cameron Highland, Penang for cycling rally (10 hours with 3 R&R stops), Kuantan (Rantau Abang) and of course to KL many times etc.

 

[Ben Loke]

You can purchase it at the immigration counter toll booth. Touch-n-go card. If not, can pay cash also.

Thanks for the info.
The last time I drove to Malaysia for long distance trip was in June and was using my wife's Touch n Go card. Forgot to get one for myself during that trip.

 

[pinholecam]

If you are planning to drive to Desaru/Sungai Ringgit, I would suggest taking the ferry from Changi Ferry Terminal. Less traveling and much faster than driving the long way round from JB. You can either drive in which case you won't need to take the land transfer from the Tg. Belungkor Ferry Terminal on the Malaysian side. Quite a drive from Tg. Belungkor to Sungai Ringgit or Desaru. Used to go to Sebana Cove for golfing in the past (just love the golf course).

http://www.hotelreservation.com.my/hotel/desaru/desaru_ferry.htm

http://www.myoutdoor.com/desaru/gettingthere.htm

The ferry service that transports cars is no more AFAIK.

 

[flowerpot]

since its a whole day affair why not a 2nd marathon ? i still want to do the 3 roll challenge...
3 roll for whole day, nothing more nothing less... malaysia i only interested to eat...:bsmilie:

 

[creampuff]

The ferry service that transports cars is no more AFAIK.

Oh that's sad, didn't know. Sorry for outdated info. :embrass:

 

[Fenzi]

Thanks for your suggestions on the destinations.:thumbsup:
Since it is a free and easy short trip, we can decide along the way as we have the freedom of mobility. We can go to Pengarang besides Sungei Ringgit.

About safety driving, like overtaking in single lane or no street lights at night, I am not sure about the others’ experience and skill, however, can guide them on safety tips, group driving discipline etc.

Anyway, since the 80s, have rode and drove in both day & night as well as under extreme weather condition to (Kota Tinggi or Desaru not consider long distance driving) Malacca, Port Dickson, Fraser Hill, Maxwell Hill, Ipoh Hot Spring, Genting Highland, Cameron Highland, Penang for cycling rally (10 hours with 3 R&R stops), Kuantan (Rantau Abang) and of course to KL many times etc.

Thanks for the info.
The last time I drove to Malaysia for long distance trip was in June and was using my wife's Touch n Go card. Forgot to get one for myself during that trip.

No worries

 

[mwaztect]

Hi all. I am new. I'd like to join, please count me in.

 

[Greg0222]

I am new too. Please count me in if there is still vacancy.-- I don't have a car.

 

[Baracus]

Just remembered something. Best to skip the 10th if wanna shoot local since the Canon Photomarathon is taking place. Thousands of prospective shooters do not make for happy subjects.

Will wait for more concrete plans before making up my mind.

 

[Ben Loke]

Date: Saturday, October 24th, 2009
Time: 8.00am Sharp
Meeting Point: Open car park behing Bukit Gombak MRT station
Passport: At least 6 months validity

So far only 2 cars. Can take max 8 pax including drivers. It will be FCFS basis.
We will pool the cost for toll charges & petrol.

Please indicate real name when possible as pronoucing your nik is a problem, if too shy:bsmilie:, then send PM with contact numbers.

Names in order of confirmation

1) Ben
2) FengWei
3) Werkgg (Wang Liang)
4) mwaztect (Mo Wei)
5) Greg0222 (Greg Tang)

 

[werkgg]

okey... i'm not shy... so i will expose myself... my name is WANG Liang... and I think FengWei has my number

 

[mwaztect]

My name's Mo Wei, see you guys then.

 

[Greg0222]

Greg Tang. Looking forward to it. Will PM my mobile no. to Ben

 

[nik34]

Hi guys,is going to be busy for me till CNY.
let me fine tune my timming & get back before 20th oct,really love to join..

 

[Ben Loke]

since its a whole day affair why not a 2nd marathon ? i still want to do the 3 roll challenge...
3 roll for whole day, nothing more nothing less... malaysia i only interested to eat...:bsmilie:

Sure, we can head straight to Sungai Rengit for Bak Kut Teh (heard it is good) ;p and then make our way back to Desaru, or even to Kukup for seafood and sunset. (if no haze)

Hi guys,is going to be busy for me till CNY.
let me fine tune my timming & get back before 20th oct,really love to join..

Would love the film master to join.

 

[pinholecam]

Sure, we can head straight to Sungai Rengit for Bak Kut Teh (heard it is good) ;p and then make our way back to Desaru, or even to Kukup for seafood and sunset. (if no haze)


Would love the film master to join.

Never tried Bak Kut Teh, most ppl go for the famous seafood stall (its at the junction and has a Channel U foodie program ad). The butter lobsters are relatively cheap there. But I've always find the stall quite ya-ya if you don't order expensive items and they don't serve pork (Chinese stall).

enjoy!