Moongate Trail to Station 5
Moongate Trail to Station 5, in Botanic Gardens, is one of the parks, gardens and trails 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 | Moon Gate, beside the Penang Botanic Gardens |
|---|---|
| Details | No set hours; go in daylight Free |
| Area | Botanic Gardens |
| Typical visit | About 1 h 30 min |
| Listed in | Penang Nature & Outdoors |
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| Verified | Verified October 2026 |
About Moongate Trail to Station 5
The Moongate is a round arch next to the Botanic Gardens where one of Penang's most-used hill trails begins. The concrete and earth path climbs through forest to Station 5, a rest stop, in about 25 to 45 minutes each way. It is a moderate workout, and on weekend mornings it is busy with regular walkers.
From Station 5 fitter hikers carry on towards Rainbow Rock, a viewpoint reached with the help of ropes, or link up with longer routes to the top of Penang Hill. A full round trip from the Botanic Gardens is about 6 km and takes two to three hours. Park at the Botanic Gardens or walk in from City Park, about 600 metres away.
Moongate Trail to Station 5 Location
Nearby
- Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani Temple (Waterfall Hilltop Temple) โ Temple, 0.3 km away
- Penang Botanic Gardens โ Nature & outdoors, 0.4 km away
- Nattukkottai Chettiar Temple โ Temple, 0.7 km away
- Penang City Park (Youth Park) โ Nature & outdoors, 0.8 km away
- Penang Hill Jeep Track โ Nature & outdoors, 0.8 km away
- New Bob Rent-A-Car & Tours โ Car rental, 0.9 km away
Plan a route with opening times using the Where2Go trip planner.