Tourist Guide

Port Dickson is a simple and small town located by the beach, so you don't need to plan or organise your trip much to enjoy this pleasant tourist destination. Most visitors to Port Dickson will be driving with their own cars, but if you don't, then the town does have a simple bus service and taxis for getting around. Most of the attractions can easily be reached within short distance from the main beach areas of PD.

Port Dickson can be visited throughout the year with relatively calm weather. The months between September till December generally have high rainfall. Expect the seas to be a little choppy during this time but nothing too dramatic. Rest of the year, it's sunshine all the way peppered with occassional showers and thunder storms, making it the best time to go. Tourists and visitors should stick to light clothing and sun shades to block out the rays. The climate is generally very warm and humid, which is perfect weather for enjoying the tropics by the beach.

Taxis are available throughout Port Dickson and can be hailed from anywhere. Sometimes, the driver would attempt to charge a flat rate that is quoted before you board. Usage of a meter is enforced by law, but if you're in a rush, then it's up to you if you wish to comply. Otherwise, insist on meter use or find another cab. On the other hand, there are local buses that run throughout the Port Dickson stretch along Jalan Pantai all the way up to Lukut. Taking a bus is cheap, but the wait may be long as public transport in Malaysia is very irregular and inconsistent. Most visitors to Port Dickson will usually drive their own vehicles. Some of the luxury resorts may offer their own transport service in the forms of vans and cars.

As Port Dickson is a tourist destination, most of the locals are already familiar with having strange people visiting their town and bringing income to their rustic lifestyle through food, hotels, restaurants and other establisments. Most of them can speak a little English but Malay remains the predominant language here. Nude sunbathing is prohibited in all beaches of Malaysia and dress decently in keeping with the local culture. Most facilities you can find in the city such as banks and supermarkets are found here just as easily. On that note, Port Dickson does have the rare 'flasher' or two, but nothing to be afraid of, really.