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Dungun is just another coastal district of Terengganu and Kuala Dungun is the capital of the district.
Kuala Dungun town used to be an iron mining town in the 1940s. Iron ores were actually mined in a small town inland called Bukit Besi located to the west, while Kuala Dungun served as the port where the ore was transferred onto ships. Kuala Dungun and Bukit Besi were then connected with a railway line that not only served the mining industry but also served as public transportation for inland villagers, the Dungun township and its businesses.
This "golden" era ended in the late 70s and early 80s. When the mines were gradually closed down, the rail service stopped and the company left the area. Bukit Besi is now a Government financed plantation estate; the rolling hills and old British architecture are now long gone, replaced by Felda Estate housing and palm oil trees.
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Tenggol Island |
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In the south coastline of Terengganu stands Tenggol Island, which is the last line in a string of islands belonging to the state. Dungun Jetty is the nearest hop-off point to the island.
Its well sheltered bay is home to intact and mature coral gardens, making it a delight for reef lovers. Being the farthest island from the mainland, the nutrient rich waters here are also home to a kaleidoscope of colorful corals and marine life producing dramatic visual effects underwater. |
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Rantau Abang Beach |
Rantau Abang is 60 km. south of Kuala Terengganu. There, visitors lay in wait quietly from midnight to dawn to watch giant leatherback turtles laying eggs. The turtles lumbering slowly on the white sandy beaches to lay eggs are a memorable sight. These giant turtles can measure up to 2.5 m. in length and sometimes weighing more than 375 kg. is indeed a phenomenal sight to behold. Rantau Abang is one of only six places in the world visited by these turtles, from the months of May to September. |
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