Batu Ferringhi Waterfall

State Pulau Penang
Locationnear Batu Ferringhi
Coordinates and map N05° 27.61' E100° 14.52'
Water SourceStream
Waterfall ProfileCascades
AccessibilityNear the Main road

A waterfall in distress

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There is still a signboard

Thirty years ago this was a serene place with a beautiful river with waterfalls and flowing into a patch of wetlands.
Now resorts and hotels are filling up the beaches. Currently, a new road is under construction, threatening the very existence of the waterfall.
Probably it will have disappeared in a couple of years....

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Can there still be a waterfall in this mess?

It must have been a nice place.

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This is all that is left of the former ticket counter

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Once the management must have had ambitious plans for this place

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The remains are still visible.

The waterfalls is still there

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That there still is a waterfall, comes as a pleasant surprise. The volume of water is not large and depends on the season. But the water is clear and cooling.
The beautiful colours of the rocks enhance the peaceful atmosphere of the place.

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Archived Page Available

Check if you need a permit before planning a waterfall trip. More information here

Waterfalls can be dangerous ! Always take care about your safety

Visitor Comments

Rahim Al Kajai 21-04-2011
Local call this "Bukit Hippies Waterdall"
vinod 12-12-2009
Have visited the place on 05/12/09. The cleared forest for development is now replaced by secondary forests, meaning its slowly recovering. Hopefully there are efforts to restore this waterfall to its former glory..
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