Jungle Trekking
Most beach hotels organize early morning treks past jungle streams and
waterfalls. Food packs are usually provided. Check with your hotel for
time and prices. For the more adventurous wishing to venture out on
their own, the Malaysian Nature Society's The Nature Trails of Penang'
provides a comprehensive guide on trekking in Penang.
Golfing
Visitors may also have a swinging time at the following Golf Clubs.
- Bukit Jambul Golf and Country
Club (Tel: 04-644 2255)
- Penang Turf Club (Tel: 04-436
2333)
- Air Force Golf Club Butterworth
(Tel: 04-332 2632)
- Bukit Jawi Golf Resort (Tel:
04-582 2612 Fax: 04-582 5486)
- Kristal Golf Resort (Tel: 04-399
8651 Fax: 04-582 2280)
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Sea Sport
Beach hotels provide facilities for a host of sea sports such as
sailing, windsurfing, water skiing, parasailing, canoeing and speedboat
rides. The uninhabited islands of Pulau Bidan, Pulau Telur and Pulau
Song Song off Batu Ferringhi are ideal for snorkeling, scuba diving and
fishing. Arrangements may be made for trips to these island within whose
crystal clear depths are some of the most fascinating attractions of the
underwater world.
Horse Racing
The Penang Turf Club at Jalan Batu Gantung is the scene of exciting
races held on two consecutive weekends once every two months. On other
weekends when the races are held at lpoh, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore,
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