Melaka Botanical Garden — Attraction in Hang Tuah Jaya Municipal Council

Thu 11 Sep 2025

My wife and I decided to visit the Melaka Botanical Garden in Ayer Keroh after our morning walk, and it turned out to be a refreshing escape into nature. The weather was pleasantly cool when we arrived, and we couldn’t resist taking some landscape photos at the small waterfall near the entrance — a lovely spot to start the day.

We then strolled along the shady paths, surrounded by the thick tropical forest. The air was fresh, and the dense canopy made the walk cool and comfortable. After about 15 minutes of soaking in the greenery, we decided to explore further by hiring a buggy ride (RM40).

Our buggy driver, Navind, was both friendly and informative. He gave us an enlightening tour of the Park, pointing out highlights and sharing tidbits along the way. The ride made it easier to cover more ground, and by the end, Navind even dropped us conveniently near our car at the entrance — a thoughtful touch that made the whole visit smoother.

What we loved:

Peaceful setting and lush greenery — perfect for photography, walking, or jogging. Variety of attractions inside: waterfalls, deer park, suspension bridges, and playgrounds. Affordable buggy rides that make the park accessible even if you don’t want to walk too much. Friendly service — a big shoutout to Navind for making our tour memorable!

Things that could improve:

More signage would help first-time visitors navigate the different attractions. Bring insect repellent — the forest setting means mosquitoes are part of the package.

Verdict: Our morning visit was both relaxing and memorable. Between the peaceful walk, photo spots, and the enjoyable buggy tour, this is a gem for both locals and tourists who want a dose of nature in Melaka. Highly recommended for couples, families, or anyone looking to unwind amidst...

Melaka Botanical Garden (formerly known as Ayer Keroh Recreation Forest) is located at Ayer Keroh Expressway, Melaka, Malaysia to the South-South Expressway South and located in the Ayer Keroh tourist area with Melaka Zoo, Taman Mini Malaysia and others. A total of 359 hectares, with up to 10 hectares designated as a camping site, this recreational forest was opened in April 1984. Here the peaceful atmosphere of tropical forests awaits for exploration. The labeled trees make it scientifically fun for instant learning within Malaysia's rich flora and fauna of rich treasures. Recreational facilities here include the Malacca Forestry Museum, Prehistoric Garden, the Storyland, children's playgrounds, the Orang Asli Park, Deer Park, suspension bridge, watch towers and beautiful picnic spots. It spans over 359 hectares and as much as 10 hectares is used for a camping spot. It is an ideal place to cross the jungle, climb the hill, jogging and biking. Since June 2006, some of these forest areas have been re-opened as Melaka Botanical Gardens. The garden began its business in April 1984 as Ayer Keroh Recreational Forest. On 1 June 2006, the recreational forest was reestablished as the Malacca Botanical Garden from the idea of Malacca Chief Minister...

Melaka Botanical Garden 🌳🚴‍♀️🌞

This is one of the best places to relax and enjoy nature, full of beautiful flora and fauna. You might see some wild animals like jungle cats and monkeys 🐒—just be careful and please don’t feed them. Don’t worry, they won’t disturb you if you don’t disturb them.

A lot of people come here for jogging and walking, but when I arrived around 2 PM, it was still quiet. Usually, the crowd comes in from 4 PM to 7 PM 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️. There's plenty of parking space 🚗 and it’s not far from the entrance.

I came here in the afternoon riding an electric bicycle 🚴‍♀️—so nice and cooling! The whole track is covered with tall trees 🌲 so it's shady and cool, perfect for jogging or cycling. Just take note, the path is a bit hilly, so if you're on a bike, keep your brakes ready at all times ⚠️.

At the entrance, there’s a small café ☕—great for relaxing or ‘healing’ after your walk. At first, it may look like there’s not much to see, but once you go further in, you’ll find gardens, clean toilets 🚻, and some fun animal replicas 🦁🐘. Each trail also has clear direction signs to help guide you 🧭.

Overall, I really enjoyed my time here. It's such a peaceful and beautiful place to exercise and unwind. Highly recommended for nature...