Take a walk through the town and savour traditional Malay "kueh" or confectioneries during the traditional teatime.
Have a picnic on a nearby beach.
Buy fishes and other seafood from Mersing morning market next to the Bus terminal.
Internet: an increasing number of shops, restaurants and hotels offer free wifi to customers, otherwise the standard charge in Mersing is reportedly RM 2 per hour.
You can visit Mersing year round. But it can be wet and windy in December and January. Beaches are best between March to October.
