Pantai Kerachut (Turtle Beach)
Pantai Kerachut (Turtle Beach), in Teluk Bahang, is one of the beaches and islands in Penang in the Where2Go guide. Below are its address, opening hours, prices and directions, checked in October 2026. Hours and prices can change, so confirm before you go.
| Address | Penang National Park, Teluk Bahang |
|---|---|
| Details | Park HQ registration 8 am โ 4:30 pm (closed 1 โ 2 pm); turtle centre daily 10 am โ 4:30 pm Park fee RM50 foreigners, RM10 Malaysians; turtle centre free; boat RM100 one way per boat |
| Area | Teluk Bahang |
| Typical visit | About 4 h |
| Listed in | Penang Beaches and Islands |
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| Verified | Verified October 2026 |
About Pantai Kerachut (Turtle Beach)
Pantai Kerachut is a long sandy beach on the west side of Penang National Park, best known for the Pantai Kerachut Turtle Conservation and Information Centre. Green and olive ridley turtles nest here, and the state recorded 273 turtle landings and more than 15,800 hatchlings released between 2021 and early 2026. Behind the beach is a meromictic lake, where a layer of fresh water sits on top of sea water; it is usually at its fullest from about May to August.
The trail from the park headquarters is about 3.8 km one way and takes around 1.5 hours, flat at first and then climbing steadily over a forested ridge. A boat from the park jetty costs about RM100 one way or RM200 return per boat. The turtle centre is free once you have paid the park fee. Strong currents make swimming risky, so stay in the shallows.
Pantai Kerachut (Turtle Beach) Location
Nearby
- Teluk Kampi โ Beach & island, 1.4 km away
- Monkey Beach (Teluk Duyung) โ Beach & island, 2.3 km away
- Muka Head Lighthouse โ Beach & island, 2.4 km away
- Penang National Park โ Nature & outdoors, 2.7 km away
Plan a route with opening times using the Where2Go trip planner.