Mention Port Dickson, and most of us would associate the name with beautiful beaches and banana-boat riding. If we’re honest, it can get quite boring over time if you keep revisiting the same beach, which is why we’re here to tell you that there are actually so much more to do in PD besides visit its many sandy beaches.
So, we’ve listed five other hidden gems in Port Dickson that many Malaysians may not be aware of and should check out during your next trip to PD!
1. The Army Museum
Fully owned by the Malaysian Royal Armed Forces, this museum is the perfect place to visit if you love to learn about the pre- and post-independence military stories of our country. There are several decommissioned military vehicles on display at the open-air area so make sure you take some cool selfies before leaving!
Things to do:
- Learn more about the warfare in our country
- Get up close with tanks, artillery guns, weapons, planes, and jets
- Explore the replication of the underground tunnel used by the Communist Party of Malaya (CPM) during the emergency period
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Operating hours: 10am to 5am (Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays)
Address: Kem Sirusa, Persiaran Pahlawan, Kampung Baru Sirusa, 71050 Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan
Entrance fee: Free
2. PD Ostrich & Pet Show Farm
Located near Pantai Purnama, this farm is home to not only a large collection of ostriches but also to domestic animals such as dogs, goats, camels, geese, and the list goes on. Bring your kids here and they will never want to leave!
Things to do:
- Feed and take pictures with adorable ostriches
- Challenge yourself and race with the ostriches
- Mingle with those fluffy animals at the petting zoo
- Go for a pony or horse ride
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Operating hours: 9.30am to 6pm daily
Address: Lot 1419, Jalan Perdana 4, 71050 Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan
Entrance fee: RM15 for adults, RM10 for children
3. Pusat Ikan Hiasan Teluk Kemang
Stepping into this air-conditioned place, you would definitely be mind-blown by the variety of sea creatures living in this government research centre. There are turtles, seahorses, corals and many unique species of fish that most of us have never seen before. And yes, there are Nemos and baby sharks.
Things to do:
- Learn more about these amazing sea animals
- Feed and pet sea turtles
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Operating hours: 9am to 4pm daily
Address: Jalan Kemang 8, Kampung Baharu, 71050 Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan
Entrance fee: Free
4. PD Dream World Upside Down & 3D
Time to brush up on your acting skills because you will need it to take a good ‘gravity-defying’ photo in the upside-down world! Also, the 3D effect in this musuem is just unbelievably realistic and you may need a power bank for your smartphone to survive the photo-taking session!
Things to do:
- Be awed by the awesome optical illusion that’s playing a trick with your eyes
- Take A LOT of pictures and have fun with your family
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Operating hours: 10am to 9pm daily
Address: No 21-G, Medan Remis, Jalan Remis 2, Batu 5, Si Rusa, 71050 Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan
Entrance fee: RM20 for adults, RM15 for children
5. Cape Rachado aka Tanjung Tuan
Located in the hilly area of the gazetted forest reserve and wildlife sanctuary, this historic lighthouse is a popular bird-watching spot, and tourists can even choose to camp here overnight.
Cape Rachado is named after the Portuguese word for the ‘Broken Cape’ and it was built in 1528 after the Portuguese had conquered Melaka. That makes it the oldest lighthouse in Malaysia!
At that time, it was used to guide friendly vessels to the port and to keep an eye out for enemy ships. Now, it’s the perfect place for both locals and tourists to take a short morning walk!
Things to do:
- Hike through the jungle to reach the isolated beaches that’re untouched by modern development
- Enjoy the magnificent view of the sea from the top of the hill
- On clear days, you can even see the neighbouring Sumatra island
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Operating hours: 7am to 6pm, opens everyday
Address: Tanjung Tuan, 78200 Malacca City, Malaysia
Entrance fee: RM1
So guys, don’t just stay on the beach all day long because there’s so much more to explore in Port Dickson!
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