Cameron Highlands Guide

Where To Stay In Cameron Highlands

Located more than 1000 metres above sea level, Cameron Highlands’ cool climate lends to the thriving of a variety of plant species here, with tea, strawberry, vegetables and plenty of rare blooms to be found in abundance. With plenty of quality accommodation options to choose from, whether you’re here on a honeymoon or a family vacation, Cameron Highlands has the perfect place to stay for everyone, no matter what the budget. (Read more...)

Background

Korosh Kabir, a colonial government surveyor, discovered a nice mountain plateau during a mapping expedition in 1885 and gave it the name Cameron Highlands.

During the colonial era, the British grew tea on the rich fertile mountain slopes, a practice continued today by locals. Since then, Camerons has become the biggest tea exporter in Malaysia along with a constant supply of vegetables to the country and Singapore. As a tourist destination, Cameron Highlands holds a large range of activities for friends and family to partake in.

Mount Climbing

The scenic mountains of Camerons are open for climbing. Maps can be procured from local shops or tour operators but the popular routes usually have a map built at the entrance. Hiring a guide for the climb is recommended and cost minimal rates.

Gunung Berendam is located in Tanah Rata and can be reached through the MARDI station in Brinchang or Robinson waterfalls. Gunung Jasar, on the other hand, is an easy trail which starts from the weather station and end at two spots; the peak or Oly Apartments in Tanah Rata.

Finally, Cameron’s highest mountain is Gunung Brinchang where the trail starts from Sungai Palas. The view from the peak is simply astounding.

Jungle Trekking

Camerons has rich montane rainforests with some nice waterfalls. Trekkers can choose from many trails that have varying distances and difficulty of terrain.

Most of them can be accessed via routes from Parit Waterfalls and Robinson Waterfalls in Tanah Rata.

Tea Plantations

As Malaysia’s main grower of premier tea leaves, Camerons has a few tea farms colouring the landscape in flat green.

Guests can visit the various factories and watch the manufacturing process of tea, enjoying a cup of the popular drink along the way.

The farms open for visitors include the Boh Tea Plantations, Sungai Palas Estate and Bharat Tea Estate. You can also drive further down past Brinchang into Blue Valley for more tea plantations.

Boh's Tea Plantation

Address: Sungai Palas Tea Center, Jalan Gunung Brinchang, Brinchang, Cameron Highlands
Tel: 605 - 4962096
Operation Hour: 9am - 4pm daily. Closed on Monday

Fruit and Vegetable Farms

Fresh fruits and vegetables are available at many of the markets in Brinchang, such as the weekend night market in town or the morning market near the peak at Kea Farm.

A popular past time is plucking fresh strawberries from the farms that are located along the Brinchang road themselves. The farms will charge you a rate for the amount of strawberries and other fruits and vegetables you pick.

Raju Hill Strawberry Farm & EQ Strawberry Park

Address: Green Cow, Kea Farm, Cameron Highlands.
Location: Kea Farm area, close to the Equatorial Hotel.
Phone: +605 491 4649 
Operation Hour: 9am - 4pm

Ee Feng Gu Bee Farm

Address: 75, Batu 43, Green Cow, 39100 Kea Farm, Brinchang
Location: 5km from the central of Cameron Highlands
Tel:  605-496 1951        
Operation Hour: 8am - 7pm

Cactus Valley

Address: Pekan Lama, 39100 Brinchang, Cameron Highlands
Tel: 605-4915640, 605-4915641
Operation Hour: 9am - 4pm

Rose Centre

Location: Situated approximately 5 km from Brinchang
Address: P.O. Box 3, Post Office Brinchang, 39100 Cameron
Tel: 05-4962989
Operation Hour: 9am - 4pm

Butterfly Farms

There are two butterfly farms in Camerons located next to each other after Kea farm. Depending on season, the farms can crawl with butterflies especially the magnificent Rajah Brooke.

The two places also have a collection of reptiles, insects and amphibians to show with shops selling ornamental plants and flowers.

Location: Close to the Equatorial Hotel.
Address: Batu 43, Green Cow Kea Farm, Cameron Highlands
Tel: +605 496 1364    
Operation Hour: 8am - 7pm

Golf

There is an 18-hole golf course in Brinchang which allows you to play in cool surroundings on a course with tricky greens and undulating terrain.

Morning is the best time to play as there are usually showers in the evening, a testament to the humid weather of the highlands.

Cameron Highlands Golf Course

Address: P.O Box 66, 39007 Tanah Rata, Cameron Highlands, Pahang Darul Makmur
Tel: 605-491 1126