Allan's Water

Allan's Water is an artificial lake located in Raub town, Raub District, Pahang, Malaysia. Created from a former gold mining pool associated with the historic Raub Australian Gold Mine, it is now the main recreational lake park for the town. The lake is surrounded by a landscaped park with a jogging track and is notable as a heritage mining landscape and a popular local leisure spot near the centre of Raub.

Visitors can expect a calm, medium-sized lake surrounded by a public park with paved jogging and walking tracks, mature trees, benches and open lawns. The setting is urban yet green, with views across the water, small islands and reflections of surrounding hills. Areas to explore include the lakeside promenade, playground and food stall area. Activities are low-key and centred on leisure walks, photography and fishing at designated spots.

Allan's Water originated as a mining pool related to the Raub Australian Gold Mine, which operated from the late 19th century and was one of Malaysia's longest-running gold mines. The lake is named after J. Allan, an early manager associated with the mine. The flooded former mining excavation was later retained and landscaped as a town lake, preserving a visible remnant of Raub's gold mining history.

The lake serves as the principal urban recreational park for Raub residents and a community gathering place for leisure, exercise and family outings, reflecting the town's transition from a mining centre to a modern district capital.