Tioman, once a pirate hideout, appeals for its underwater wonders, beaches and laidback village life. The producers of the 1958 movie South Pacific were so amazed by the beauty of the island that they decided to use Tioman’s twin mountain peaks of Batu Sirau and Nenek Semukut as a backdrop for the movie. This attracted global adventurers and it has been a favourite getaway ever since. Tioman is the largest among the 60 volcanic islands in the Seribuat Archipelago. The main island of 39 km by 12 km is surrounded by turquoise water making it appealing not only to its divers and snorkellers but to the visitors as well. There are also a few villages on the island, and the majority of it is carpeted in rainforest. Tekek is the largest settlement and administrative centre. Accommodation is available in small resorts offering comfortable facilities. The airport connects the island to Kuala Lumpur, while restaurants, a bank (ATM) and shops cater to tourists. The Marine Park Visitor’s Centre, a short walk from Kampung Tekek, has displays of the nine islands protected within the park - Chebah, Tulai, Sepoi, Labas, Sembilang, Tioman, Seri Buat, Gut and Tokong Bahara Islands. There is a protected flying fox colony along the beach, and a walkway continues through to Air Batang Village. Kampung Salang, the northernmost village on the west coast, is a haven for divers and snorkellers as it has some of the Tioman’s best dive sites including Magicienne Rock, Tulai Island, Malang Cave and Seafan Garden.

• +609-413 3172 (Tioman Development Authority)
• https://tioman.gov.my/