From the newly opened Wetlands Arboretum Centre, to eco-tourism activities at the Paya Indah Discovery Wetlands, adventure and thrill-seeking attractions at the Discovery Park and water-based rides at SplashMania Waterpark, here’s a full guide to exploring these exciting activities – only at Gamuda Cove!
1. Wetlands Arboretum Centre
Newly opened in August 2023, this centre is a fantastic place for families with school-aged children. It features a 90-acre arboretum with research areas, tree preservation zones, urban farming and an educational wetlands exhibition gallery. Wetlands Arboretum is targeted to introduce over 200 species and the preservation of approximately 3,000 trees as part of the Gamuda Green initiative. It’s also an excellent spot to teach kids about biodiversity and can be visited through two adventure tours!
2. Paya Indah Discovery Wetlands (PIDW)
Jungle School Programme 2.0
Curated specially for those aged 4 to 12 years old, the programme allows kids to discover exciting facts about the animals and plants that live within the wetland’s ecosystem. Both tour options in this programme will take you through PIDW, ending at the Wetlands Arboretum Centre.
This option includes a guided experiential safari tour into PIDW with experienced rangers. Hop on board a safari truck, which will take you on a drive through 11 picturesque lakes and bamboo trails. Be sure to look out for the occasional monitor lizard crossing the road, and listen to the rangers point out brightly coloured Kingfishers, long-legged Herons and unique migratory birds. Don’t forget to say hi as well to Baby and Lily, the two resident hippos you will be feeding as part of the tour. (Fun fact: each hippo can eat up to 70kg of food per day!)
| Morning Session | 9.00am to 11.30am |
| Evening Session | 2.30pm to 5.00pm |
Pro tip #1: The best slots to view the hippos are in the morning, so opt for the morning session if you’re planning a visit.
This option includes a leisurely tour across the lake in an open boat. Visitors may spot interesting wildlife along the lake bank.
At the end of both tours, visitors will be taken to the Wetlands Arboretum Centre. Here, kids will explore exciting activities like urban farming, where they’ll get to plant their own trees and vegetables.
They can also participate in fun workshops, which include grabbing leaf samples from shrubs to glue into scrapbooks, or being given a ‘water scientist’ lesson. Young environmentalists will also get the chance to head to the Arboretum Gallery, where they can obtain valuable information and insights into the wetlands ecosystem, while checking out the interactive features inside.
Finally, don’t forget to check out the lovely handicraft-making by Orang Asli associates, and pick up a souvenir or two from them.
Here are some other activities you and your kids can enjoy at PIDW!
- Camping and Picnicking: Bring your own tent and set up camp amid the lush landscape of the wetlands. Available on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Fishing: Grab your fishing rod and bait, and find a good spot to cast your reel!
- Cycling and Bird Watching: Bring your bikes and enjoy a ride through the sanctuary, while making little stops for a spot of bird-watching.
3. Discovery Park
This park is perfect for the adrenaline junkies in your family – older kids, and adults with a penchant for thrills and spills! Check out three exciting new attractions that have recently been added:
Dubbed as Asia’s most advanced kart racing in Asia, it comprises of racing karts for riders of different levels, at speeds of up to 60km/h.
Play war games against another team, or practice your marksmanship skills during a target shooting session! Participants must be aged 12 years old and above.
Enjoy riding along off-road trails, passing through mini hills, mud and sand. The minimum driving age is 16 years old.
If you have younger ones with you, here are some fun-filled activities they too can enjoy at Discovery Park:
- Bungeefly: Young thrill-seekers will love this mini bungee trampoline ride – suitable for kids weighing up to 40kg.
- Carousel: For the teeny tiny tots (and the young at heart!)
- Goosebumps Rope Course: Though this creative course is mainly catered for adults (with a total of 57 climbing elements), children between 100cm to 140cm in height will still be able to participate in 11 exciting rope course challenges.
And don’t miss out on:
- Goosebumps Big Swing: Feel the rush of riding a gigantic pendulum swing!
- Cove Aerobar: Southeast Asia’s first Aerobar offers a breathtaking view (at 35 metres’ high) of the surroundings, as you take in the sights of both Discovery Park and PIDW.
- Beach Pool Club: With pool access for guests, the little ones are bound to enjoy a cool-down, after a long day out of fun in the sun!
Pro tip #3: Look out as well for Gamuda Cove’s E-tram, which you can hop on to whisk you around the area!
4. SplashMania
One of the most anticipated openings of 2023 and one of the top waterparks in Malaysia today, SplashMania offers 39 exhilarating slides and attractions – including Malaysia’s first ever Atlantis VR slide, which you cannot miss! Those who love their thrills will also enjoy the Monsta and Twista waterslides – as well as The Plunge, which plummets riders down a flume six storeys high from the top of the waterpark’s landmark Amazonia Ship! Melding nature and fun, and offering endless entertainment options, there’s definitely fun in store for the entire family.
Here are some tips before your visit:
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Family-Friendly Rides and Amenities
Families with younger kids will have a splashing good time at the Treasure Tower, the Splash Sploosh play area, and the Mini Monsta and Tiny Twista slides. You can also opt to take your children on board the Amazonia Ship for the Titanic Experience, where they can pretend to be pirates for the day!
Those with older kids will also enjoy the Maniac Racers ride, where it’s a race to be the first down the colourful waterslides. And if relaxation is what you’re looking for, try a gentle float down the Ravage River – or just enjoy the waves, sand and vibes at the Omba’King Cove, as you catch a performance or two.
Family-friendly amenities, such as strollers, baby room and lockers, are provided throughout the park as well, so do keep a lookout for these upon entry.
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Food and Drinks
The Jungle Jamboree restaurant is our pick for a wider variety of food options. Do note as well that the Cove Aerobar and Beach Pool Club bar are only open during weekends. On weekdays, you can opt to head to Starbucks and 7-Eleven across the street at Discovery Park for some snacks and drinks.
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Ticketing Information
The waterpark is open from 10.00am to 6.00pm and is closed on Wednesdays (except for public holidays and school holidays). Tickets cost RM125 for adults, RM95 for kids below 120cm in height (there’s free admission for children below 90cm, with a paying adult), and RM95 for senior citizens. Seasonal pricing for SplashMania tickets can also be bought online at glplay.com.my.
Tickets for all attractions can be bought online, or via walk-in at the GL Play Ticket Hub at The Hive, Discovery Park.
About Gamuda Cove
Situated in Southern Klang Valley, it is adjacent to the PIDW, and comprises more than 200 acres of parks and greenery within residential and commercial developments. It is easily connected via a direct interchange from the ELITE Expressway interlink and is within close proximity to the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).
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