Pulau Mataking

Pulau Mataking

Mataking Island (Pulau Mataking in Malay) is a Malaysian island located in the Celebes Sea on the state of Sabah.

Mataking Island is a private island belonging to the Reef Dive Resort featuring luxury chalets and a dive center which bring divers to Sipadan.

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.

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.

Getting There

The journey to from Tawau to Semporna by road takes approximately one hour. The transfer to Mataking by speedboat takes about 45 minutes.

Visitors can contact Reef Dive Resort for more information on holiday and diving packages, which are normally inclusive of transfer arrangements.