About Pulau Mawar
Pulau Mawar is an uninhabited tidal island off the coast of Mersing in Johor, Malaysia, within the Sultan Iskandar Marine Park. It is connected to the mainland at Teluk Sari by a natural sand and rock causeway exposed only at low tide. The island is notable for its distinctive rock arch known as Gerbang Kayangan (Heaven's Gate), secluded beaches, mangroves and coastal forest, offering a pristine natural setting near Mersing town.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a pristine, undeveloped tidal island accessible by walking across a natural sandbar and rocky causeway from Teluk Sari during low tide. The island features a sandy beach, coastal forest, mangroves, and the iconic Gerbang Kayangan rock arch. There are no permanent buildings or shops on the island. Visitors can explore the beach, walk to the arch for photography, hike a short trail to a viewpoint, and observe marine life in tidal pools. Access is strictly tide-dependent and usually done with a local guide.
Key highlights
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Gerbang Kayangan (Heaven's Gate) natural rock arch
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Tidal causeway walk from mainland at low tide
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Secluded sandy beach and clear shallow waters
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Short hiking trail to island viewpoint
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Mangrove and coastal forest ecosystem within Sultan Iskandar Marine Park
Culture & Context
The island's rock arch Gerbang Kayangan (Heaven's Gate) is a well-known local landmark and photography subject, valued for its natural coastal scenery and as part of the Mersing island community's marine heritage
Route
| By road | From Mersing town, drive approximately 20-25 minutes south to Kampung Teluk Sari / Teluk Sari jetty area; access to island is on foot across tidal causeway at low tide or by boat at high tide with local guide |
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| By public transport |