Jungle trekking - Tanah Rata is a good base for jungle trekking. There are 14 different trials of varying length and degrees of difficulty. Begin early in the morning if you are embarking on a long trail. Trails are marked but keep to the instructions and signs and avoid straying from the path. One of the easier trails (Path 4) starts from the Gardens at Persiaran Dayang Endah passes the Parit Waterfalls and ends at the Forestry Department. At the back of Mardi Agriculture Station are Path 5 and Path 7, but they are steep trails leading to Gunung Beremban (1812 meters). Path 13 and Path 19 are shorter trails with the latter leading to Robinson Waterfalls. From Path 9A, you can take a pleasant walk which will lead to the Boh Tea Plantation near Habu.

Bird watching - The montane forest of Cameron Highlands is ideal for bird watching as it hosts various species of birds such as Long-tailed Broadbill, Orange bellied-Leafbird, Grey-chinned Minivet, and Silver-breasted Broadbill. For good sightings, the longer trials leading up to quiet peaks such as Gunung Beremban (1812 meters) and Gunung Jasar (1551 meters) are best bets. Evening and sunrise are the best times to see birds at their most active.

Golfing - Brinchang boasts the only golf course in the highlands. The 18-hole, par par-71 Cameron Highlands Golf Course is quite challenging with tricky greens, undulating fairways, thick rough, meandering streams and fine sand bunkers. As rains are quite common in the afternoon, it is advisable to play early in the morning. The Golf Course is open to the public. Green Fees are RM40 on weekdays and RM60 on weekends or public holidays. Caddy fee is RM18.

After dusk - Night activities are limited to those offered by the hotel lounges. However, most visitors to Cameron Highlands are quite content to take a stroll around the towns and soak in the relaxing atmosphere at the night falls.

Eating out - Dining out is an enjoyable experience with a variety of food available at Tanah Rata and Brinchang. Fine English food is offered at the Lakehouse and Ye Old Smokehouse, but many of the local restaurants do serve up decent English meal, breakfast or afternoon tea at competitive prices. Chinese restaurants are favored locals for steamboat, a 'do-it-yourself' cook in steaming hot soup. Indian restaurants are plentiful, given the large Indian population. They serve a spicy, hearty fare of rice and curries. There are also a number of Malay restaurants, Moghul restaurants and a few vegetarian restaurants.

Cameron Highlands offers a range of hotels, chalets and colonial bungalows to suit one's preferences and budget.

By road: Cameron Highlands, though located in the state of Pahang, is only accessible via Tapah in the state of Perak. Access is from the North-South Highway and the turning-off point is at the Tapah Interchange No.132 where Route 59 leads to the resort in an ascending series of twists and bends. The 60 kilometer route to the resort is interesting, passing aboriginal dwellings, scenic mountain views, and a changing montane forest as one climbs up. At the 22 kilometer point is the majestic Lata Iskandar Waterfall, a popular stop-over for motorists. There are food stalls and an orang asli handicraft center here. The journey by road to Cameron Highlands from Kuala Lumpur takes about 4-5 hours.

By bus: There four bus services, operated by Kurnia Bistari, departing from Pudu Raya, Kuala Lumpur for Tanah Rata. The service starts at 9 a.m. From Tapah, the local bus leaves at hourly intervals for Tanah Rata.

Taxi: Taxis do ply directly to Tanah Rata from Kuala Lumpur's Pudu Raya Station.

Rail: The rail stop is at Tapah. From here, take the taxi or bus to Tanah Rata.