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| 2 Islands | 10 Dive sites | 1 Resort |
 Two small islands linked by a narrow sandbar at low tide. |
In Turtle Playground where turtles here just ignore you |
The Reef Dive Resort |
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| Dive sites around Mataking : 1) Lobster Lair (guess you will find a lobster if you keep your eyes open) 2) Nudibranch Heaven (you will find a few Nudibranches there) 3) Coral Garden (this is where you will find a bit of coral) 4) Barracuda Point (Barracuda perhaps) 5) Eel Garden (check out the Morays) 6) Picturesque Reef (take your camera with you) 7) Sweet Lips Rocks (great for night dives) 8) Hump Head Point 9) Turtle Playground (the turtles here will just ignore you) 10) D'Wall House Reef (fascinating Marine life and coral formations) 11) Garden Of Eden Reef |
| Mataking Island is an island not far from Sipadan. Located to
the north of Mabul, it is about 40-minutes boat ride away from mainland
Semporna. Diving in Mataking is a combination of Macro and pelagic which is suitable for photographers, new and advanced divers. The eastern shore is a sloping reef dropping to a depth of 100 meters whereas on the western reef is mostly wall diving with depth of 100 meters. Many have commented that the living colors of the undersea corals at Mataking are magnificent and a real heaven for many species of nudibranch and frogfish. Other Marine lives found are rainbow runner, bat fish, hump head parrotfish, barracuda, green and hawksbill turtles, lobster, giant clams, blue spotted rays and many more. There are many interesting dive sites not to be missed at the island, which are close proximity to Mataking. Experience the beauty and wonders which Mataking has to offer. Indeed it is a promised island for divers, honeymooners and holiday makers alike.
Sightseeing and Adventure in Mataking Island You can explore the island and climb
the King's watchtower where views are stunning. The resort also organizes guided tours
so you can learn more about the flora and fauna of this island's gems.
The kids can enjoy painting and handicrafts. Semporna Marine Park |
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Mataking Island |
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Mataking Forum (Chinese ) : http://www.e-sabah.com A place to share your holiday experience on Mataking Island : Mataking Island Forum |
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First and only Underwater Post Office in Malaysia The presence of an Underwater Post Office on a wreck makes it the first of its kind in the Malaysia. There are only 5 similar underwater post offices in the world. March 2006, “MATAKING 1”, an old 40 foot wooden cargo ship of the resort was sank as part of Mataking Island's conservation program. This old wooden ship thus becomes one of the 5 similar underwater post offices in the world. This event was witnessed by International guests from Italy, Germany, Sweden and Japan as well as local divers and non-divers, around 40 guests in total. The underwater mail box was placed on the front of the wheel house of this cargo ship. You can write or just buy a postcard at the resort’s gift shop and seal your letters a special water proof plastic postal wrap bag to take it down and deposited into the box. Collection of the mail is twice per week when your mail will be sent to anywhere in the world!A special rubber stamp was designed to depict this unique postal service. The mail box is cleared two times a week. The sanken wooden ship at the same time became artificial reef attracting many tropical reef fishes. The wreck has become a home many incredible marine creatures from this spectacular island.
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