With its sparkling white sand, mesmerizing blue waters and
top-class resort, Mataking
Island is the ideal getaway for both the avid diver and non-diver. Divers can
gear up and explore the Eel Garden, Coral Garden, Nudibranch Garden, Turtle
Playground, Lobsters Lair and Hump Head Point.
Non-diving activities include a luxurious pampering
experience at Jamu Spa, batik painting, kayaking, canoeing and jungle-trekking
to name a few. A must-do during your time in Mataking
is to take a leisurely walk to Pulau Mataking
Kecil (literally meaning Small Mataking
island) which is a 20-minute walk from the main island. The best time to take
this walk is in the morning when the tides are low, allowing you to walk on a
sandy stretch that leads directly to the smaller island. With the sea
surrounding you on both sides, you will feel almost as if you are walking on
water!
When you arrive back on the main island, climb up the wooden
observation tower to get a breathtaking view of Mataking
and its surrounding areas. Catch a glimpse of Mataking's
famous ‘Underwater Post Office', the first of its kind in Malaysia. In March 2006,
the resort decided to sink Mataking
1, an old 40-foot wooden cargo ship to create an artificial reef and also to
serve as a unique underwater mailbox. Divers seal their mail in a waterproof
vacuum bag and post it underwater. Picturesque, equipped with excellent
facilities and complemented with friendly service at all times, your stay at Mataking
will never be long enough.
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