Sheep Park To Farmer's Market: Top Things To Do At Cameron Highlands With Kids

Singaporeans are always looking to escape the heat. That's why we always go to Genting Highlands. I get it — it’s close by, there are theme parks, and has fantastic outlet shopping. But sometimes, we crave something new, right? Enter Cameron Highlands, Malaysia.

Imagine cool, crisp mountain air, rolling hills draped in greenery, and endless adventure — all a mere eight- to nine-hour drive or bus ride away. It's the perfect go-to for a quick weekend escape, especially when leave days are precious. 

If you are making it all the way up to Cameron Highlands, the last thing you want is to end up wasting your time because you don’t know what to do. To help make the most of your trip, here are the best things to do in Cameron Highlands for the entire family, (mostly) tried and tested by yours truly. 

Best Things To Do In Cameron Highlands For The Entire Family (Tried & Tested!)

The Sheep Sanctuary 

Costing just a cool $2 for kids and $3.45 for adults, The Sheep Sanctuary in Cameron Highlands is an affordable and baa-rilliant afternoon activity for the entire family.Here, you can pat, touch, and even feed these fluffy bundles of joy. The entrance fee comes with a packet of animal feed!

I’d recommend you to book your tickets beforehand on Klook, because you’ll get to skip the long queue at the entrance booth. 

All in all, we spent around an hour here. We also may or may not have stepped on some poop. 

The Sheep Sanctuary
📍Pasar Malam Kea Farm, Brinchang, 39100 Brinchang, Pahang, Malaysia
🕒9am to 5.30pm, daily 

Pasar Pagi Kea Farm Market

Located directly opposite The Sheep Sanctuary is a bustling farmer's market, with displays overflowing with local produce, desserts, teas, and of course, the star of Cameron Highlands – juicy strawberries. 

We stumbled upon this market and were instantly charmed by the colourful stalls. We couldn't resist indulging in a delightful strawberry and chocolate cake in a cup — a perfect treat after cuddling with the sheep. 

Pasar Pagi Kea Farm Market
📍59, Brinchang, 39000 Tanah Rata, Pahang, Malaysia
🕒7am to 7pm, daily

Mossy forest 

Nestled in the cool embrace of Cameron Highlands' mountains, the Mossy Forest unfolds like a captivating natural wonderland. 

During our hike, we even got to spot a Rafflesia flower (which takes nine months to mature and blooms for only four or five days).

To make the most of your visit and learn more about the Mossy Forest, we recommend that you join a guided tour. 

Here's a value-for-money deal we found: Klook's Cameron Highlands and Mossy Forest Half Day Tour

This affordable half-day tour (starting from 8am to 2pm and priced at just $18.75 per adult and $15.85 per child) takes the hassle out of planning your itinerary.

What's included:

• Round-trip transfers in Cameron Highlands from your hotel
• Mossy Forest Tour
• Visit to Boh Tea Plantation
• Visit to Cameron Highland Butterfly Farm
• Visit to a Strawberry Farm

Things to note: From 23 May 2024, Mossy Forest will be closed due to boardwalk maintenance until further notice. During this closure, hikers are allowed to use a replacement trail nearby. The trail is about 200m to and fro by hiking. A charge of RM10 ($2.88) per person permit will be implemented for the hike.

Flora Park 

Imagine a dreamy landscape of rolling hills bursting with colourful blooms — that's Flora Park, Cameron Highlands. 

You could easily spend half a day here, just wandering around chilling and soaking up the sight of gorgeous flowers. One of our fave parts of our visit was the charming stairway called "Stairway to Infinity" which leads up to a lookout point with incredible views — perfect for capturing tons of pics. 

If you want an even more memorable time there, try out the picnic experience at the Cameron Sakura Garden. 

For RM288 ($82.70), you'll get to enjoy a wholesome picnic experience surrounded by the park's vibrant flowers. 

This package includes a picnic basket overflowing with delicious treats — we're talking savoury sandwiches, freshly baked pizza, and sweet treats to satisfy your every craving. You can also choose from a range of refreshing drinks to complete the perfect picnic experience.

Things to note: These picnic packages include entrance fees and are perfect for two people. Each table can seat a maximum of four people, including kids. 

Flora Park 
📍59, Brinchang, 39000 Tanah Rata, Pahang, Malaysia
🕒9.30am to 7pm, daily 

Agro Market

The Agro Market in Cameron Highlands isn't your typical pasar pagi or pasar malam experience — it's the one-stop place for checking out local produce, shopping, dining, leisure activities and more. It also boasts ample free parking, making it easy to come and explore at your own pace, especially if you're driving.

Explore the farmers' market (entry is free!) and stock up on fresh, local produce. Think plump strawberries, sweet potatoes, and colourful corn. Don't forget to grab some strawberry jam as a delicious souvenir! 

Here, you can snap pictures against a replica of Santorini, the famous Greek island with its whitewashed buildings and blue domes. It might not be the real deal, but it sure makes for a fun photo op. 

Besides that, you can also get up close and personal with friendly birds like parrots, lovebirds, and Mandarin ducks at the bird park. The animal area lets you meet even more adorable creatures, from fluffy sheep and lop rabbits to playful kittens.

To gain access, there’s an entry fee of RM25 ($7.18) per person for adults and RM10 ($2.87) for children aged three and above.

Agro Market
📍PT 3440, Jalan Brinchang, Sungai Burung, Brinchang, Cameron Highlands, Malaysia
🕒 8:30 am to 6:30 pm, daily

BOH Tea plantation

The BOH story began in 1929, when a British businessman named J.A. Russell planted the first tea seeds on these very slopes. Today, BOH is the largest black tea manufacturer in Malaysia, and a visit to the plantation allows you to step back in time and learn about this fascinating history.

Several BOH Tea Plantations are scattered across Cameron Highlands (so find the plantation most convenient for you!), with the BOH Tea Centre Habu being the oldest and most prominent. 

There, you can embark on a guided tour and witness the entire tea-making process firsthand, from plucking the leaves to the final packaging.

After your exploration, indulge in a delightful afternoon tea experience at the BOH cafe. Sample a variety of BOH teas, perhaps accompanied by scones or other treats. 

BOH Tea Plantation
📍Various locations in Cameron Highlands
🕒8am to 4.30pm, daily

Pasar Malam Cameron Highlands

The Cameron Highlands Night Market offers a classic Malaysian Pasar Malam experience with a refreshing difference. 

Here, you'll find a variety of Cameron Highlands specialties like delicious local cuisine, fresh strawberries and strawberry-infused treats, local vegetables, corn, and small souvenirs. It's a great place to grab take-away food for dinner, but be aware there's no seating available for eating on-site. 

Pro tip: Sometimes vendors, especially cooked food ones, offer discounts towards the end of the night to clear out their stock.

If you’re driving, finding parking can be a challenge, especially after 6pm, so be prepared for traffic and consider arriving earlier. There are also no public restrooms within the market itself. If you need to use the restroom, you might need to use a nearby restaurant's facilities, which may require a small fee.

Pasar Malam Cameron Highlands
📍12, Jalan Golden Hills 1, Brinchang, 39000 Brinchang, Pahang, Malaysia
🕒4pm to 10.30pm, Mondays to Saturdays. Closed on Sundays. 

The Lord's Cafe

This quaint cafe, located right next to the Tanah Rata bus terminal, is the perfect spot to grab afternoon tea or to just chill before your departure. Despite the name, the cafe boasts a welcoming atmosphere for everyone, regardless of religious background.

The Lord's Cafe focuses on simple yet delicious comfort food. Their speciality is the Cream Scone, which is served warm with butter, homemade strawberry jam and whipped cream — all for a steal at just RM3.20 ($0.92).

You may also try their signature strawberry fruity scone, claimed to be “the first of its kind” in Cameron Highlands. This unique treat is bursting with fresh strawberry flavour and comes with a dollop of whipped cream.

The Lord's Cafe
📍12, Jalan Golden Hills 1, Brinchang, 39000 Brinchang, Pahang, Malaysia
🕒 10am to 5pm, Mondays to Saturdays. Closed on Sundays.