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weekenders TIOMAN ISLAND, MALAYSIA
trekking. There are popular treks from Tekek to Juara or you can test yourself by hiking from Tekek all the way to Monkey Bay. If you want to hop from one village to the other the best way is to use the Mersing/Tioman Bluewater Express ferry service. They charge around RM15 (SGD$6) per trip making it an easy and reliable way to explore the island by boat.
Tioman has many beautiful cascading waterfalls and one of the most popular
is the Mukut Waterfall where many
local families hang out on the weekends. Tioman’s biggest waterfall is the Asah Waterfall and its natural beauty provides a welcomed change from the beach and is well suited for a picnic lunch.
Tioman is accessible by boat from Mersing in Johor. The Bluewater Express ferry service tickets cost RM85/ Adult (SGD$35.50) and RM75/Child (SGD$30) for return transfer. There’s
also a plane service by Berjaya Air from Changi Aiport in Singapore and the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang, Selangor.
weekenders TIOMAN ISLAND, MALAYSIA
STAY
rcI aFFILIated reSortS on tIoMan ISLand IncLude:
tioman Island resort 4166
A perfect vacation paradise, the resort
is set within walking distance from the water’s edge. Visitors can enjoy swimming, snorkeling, scuba-diving or fishing. There are four restaurants nearby including a Chinese, Indian/Thai, a la carte, steamboat (fondue) and a different menu each night for the all you can eat buffet. A great place to lie back, relax and enjoy the views.
For additional resort listings, visit rcI.com
COOL WATERS: Take a break by one of Tioman’s many waterfalls in the cooler hinterland, the perfect location for a picnic.
EAT
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RELAX
tioman cabana beach bar
T: +60 9 4191045
Tekek Village Tioman Island, Pulau Tioman 26800, Malaysia
A great Beach Bistro and Watersport Centre the bar is a typical little wooden shack on the beach with a good choice of beers, relaxed laid back music and a bohemian atmosphere. If you like reggae music, the sand between your toes and beautiful views then this is the place for you.
www.tripadvisor.com.au/restaurant_review Mandi-Mandi restaurant, Japamala
T: 0149895812
12 lanamfdj 1321 Safh, Pulau Tioman 52148, Malaysia
The restaurant is s built on stilts and hovers the sea some 100 metres away from the beach front. Serves global cuisine with an Italian emphasis. Barbecued lobster, king prawns, Laotian Papaya Salad and Caramelised chicken are some of the local favorites. Open for lunch and dinner only. Celebrate under the stars with nightly BBQs.
www.japamalaresorts.com Salang Pusaka restaurant
T: +60 9 419 5317
Kampung Lalang, Pulau Tioman, Malaysia
The restaurant offers a wide range of western food and exceptional Malay dishes including a lovely Tioman Bee Hoon.
www.tripadvisor.com.au/restaurant_review
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tioman Island Golf club
T: 60 9 4191000
Kg Salang, Pulau Tioman 26800, Malaysia
The course offers panoramic breathtaking views of the South China Sea. As the island’s only golf course, it boasts spectacular scenery of lush rainforests on one side and a magnificent sea view on the other. Very low green fees.
EXPLORE
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dive asia tioman
T: +60 9-419 5017
Kg Salang, Pulau Tioman 26800, Malaysia
Adventure dive trips to the surrounding uninhabited islands leave the dive centre daily at 9.30am and return at 2.30pm. All dives are led by DiveAsia’s team of professionals. Two dives cost RM180 including full set of equipment or RM160 if you have your own equipment.
www.diveasia.com
Juara turtle Project centre
T:+60 17 704 8911
Kampong Juara, 26800 Pulau Tioman, Pahang, Malaysia
Located in Kampung Juara, the centre provides a tour and conservation information about sea turtles and is open for visitors from 10-5pm. There is a turtle gift shop and contribution of RM10 per person to visit the centre.
www.juaraturtleproject.com
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