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Best Things to Do
Top 20 Best Things to Do in Tawau Division [2025]
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Kapalai
4.7
/5
497 reviews
7.6
88.1 km from downtown
Address: Malaysia
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
No.2 of r fun & cool retreats in Tawau Division
Highlights:
Stroll boardwalk & watch marine life
360° ocean view experience
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The sea in Capalle Island is crystal clear and the beach is quiet, suitable for relaxation. The water villa on the island is very distinctive and can dive directly into the sea to swim. The coral and marine life here are rich, it is a good place for diving lovers, and the environment is relatively quiet.
After a rainstorm in Semporna, we took a speedboat to Capalle Island. From a distance, the water houses that rose from the vast sea looked like sea palaces. The room is large, the bay window faces the sea, the balcony looks up and down, the dense small fish, occasionally swims over turtles, devil fish, etc. Capalle is located in a coral group, is a famous diving resort. Snorkeling has a special area division, there are not many corals, the water is deep, and there are many fish. There are ropes and stairs around, which is relatively safe. The long plank road is connected to more than 50 high-rise water houses built in the sea. You can always find different fish swimming by standing and watching. The scenery is beautiful when you take a shot. The sun is shining in the afternoon, and the sunset in the evening dyes the red sky. The restaurant is large and the variety is acceptable. It's not bad for a different feeling.
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Mabul Island
4.8
/5
517 reviews
6.6
81.7 km from downtown
Phone +60-88-248698
Address: Sabah, Malaysia
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
No.1 of r fun & cool retreats in Tawau Division
Highlights:
Experience Bajau stilt house culture
Coral, starfish & fish diving
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I have been to Mabul 3 times. Never get tired of the cheap seafood there. Return flight costs RM 200. It's worth it if you go to Semporna
The island is a small oval shaped island fringed by sandy beaches and perched on the northwest corner of a larger 200-hectare reef.
The reef is on the edge of the continental shelf and the seabed surrounding the reef slopes out to 25–30m deep. In addition, Mabul is also a local island-village. Accommodation ranges from backpacker styled lodges to water bungalows.
The location was great although Mabul Island is tiny and full of resorts that are built out into the water, including Mabul backpackers.
The owner has put in a clam garden and reef in front of the property which is good for snorkelling and the water is clear. and clean around the property. The diving team were great.
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Sipadan Island
4.8
/5
204 reviews
5.6
82.8 km from downtown
Address: Malaysia
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 day
No.3 of r fun & cool retreats in Tawau Division
Highlights:
World-class underwater scenery attracts divers
Tornado-like barracuda spectacle
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Sipadan island is world famous and an amazing spot for scuba diving (sharks, turtles, huge colorful corals, etc) and also excellent for snorkeling.It is a really a must to order a guaranteed Sipadan permit in advance long before you get there are the number of permit per day is limited especially during peak seasons.Mabul island is the nearest and the best place to stay at as there are no resorts on Sipadan itself.
About an hour to reach at the island from the Port at Semporna. It's amazing heaven island. Tips, bring some fresh water You will need it
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Semporna Ocean Center
5.0
/5
6 reviews
5.4
83.8 km from downtown
Address: Jln Kastam, Taman Bandar Semporna, 91308 Semporna, Sabah
No.7 of r fun & cool retreats in Tawau Division
Highlights:
Windsurfing & sea fun activities
Explore reefs & swim with tropical fish
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The Xianbei Na scenic spot in Enshi, Hubei is a fairyland in the dreams of many people. The scenery here is very primitive, and the emerald green lake water is intoxicating. The boat will take tourists to the center of the lake, and the reflection of the boat seems to be in the sky. Tourists will take photos as souvenirs.
The pure blue is so beautiful that it makes people stunned. Every shot is a blockbuster.
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Timba Timba Island
4.5
/5
24 reviews
5.2
>100 km from downtown
Address: Malaysia
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-1.5 hours
Highlights:
Clear waters & abundant marine life
Unique deep blue & light green sea view
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Shortvacay for beautiful photos and snorkeling to meet 🐢 no worries it won’t bite becoz thier are too cute. the weather is so clear so all the phtos taken beautiful
Timba Timba Island in Semporna is a small island with dense forests and rich animal resources. There are many wild monkeys living on the island. When you come to the sea, you can often see monkeys swimming and bathing in the sea, which is very interesting.
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Tun Sakaran Marine Park, Semporna, Sabah.
4.8
/5
102 reviews
5.1
Based on 53 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +60 88-523 500
Address: Semporna, Sabah, Malaysia
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 day
No.5 of r fun & cool retreats in Tawau Division
Highlights:
Panoramic view from Pearl Island
Visit Bajau homes & unique stilt houses
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Tun Sakaran Marine Park, also known as Semporna Islands Park, is located in the offshore waters east of Sabah. It is a marine park consisting of 8 small islands and is the largest marine park in Sabah. Although it is not as famous as other marine parks in Malaysia, the rich underwater biological system here should not be underestimated. The park has the largest coral reef in Malaysia. As long as you bury your head in the water, you can see countless mysterious and beautiful underwater creatures.
Located off the coast of Semporna in North Borneo, it requires a 40-minute speedboat ride from the town pier to reach the island. From the top of Bohey Dulang Mountain on the main island, guests can enjoy an unparalleled sea view.
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Sipadan Mangrove Resort
4.7
/5
32 reviews
4.8
48.6 km from downtown
Phone +60 89-736 331
Address: Sg Burong, Kalumpang, 91019 Tawau, Sabah, Malaysia
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
No.4 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Tawau Division
Highlights:
Boat ride & thousands of fireflies
Fireflies illuminate like dreamy stars
48% positive reviews
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Southeast Asia has a large number of tropical rainforests and mangroves that protect water and soil. There is no shortage of such mangroves in West Malaysia and East Malaysia. The Semporna mangroves have beautiful scenery and fresh air. It is very suitable for a one-day family trip for all ages.
The service is really good and welcoming. We can no longer see this kind of starry sky in the city at night. The food is OK, but it's just filling. There are a lot of fireflies. The sunset on the lake is so beautiful.
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Boheydulang Island
4.8
/5
93 reviews
4.8
Based on 151 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Address: Sabah, Malaysia
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Panoramic view from 1968ft summit
Scuba diving & snorkeling available
32% positive reviews
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SEMPORNA TOWN IS THE GATE TO THE MARINE WORLD HEAVEN LOCATED IN THE SULU SEA SUCH AS MATAKING ISLAND, BULBUL ISLAND, SIPADAN ISLAND, BOHEYDULANG ISLAND AND SOME OTHER BEAUTIFUL ISLANDS LOCATED ON THE EAST COAST OF SABAH.THE JOURNEY BY RIDING A SPEED BOAT ACROSS THE SULU SEA ABOUT 40 MINUTES PROMISES A VERY BEAUTIFUL VIEW OF SEA PARADISE.
Bohey Dulang Trail is just 700m and about 45 mins return.Just a little effort and what you earn is a spectacular view
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Semporna Jetty
4.7
/5
6 reviews
4.5
83.1 km from downtown
Address: Jln Bangau Bangau, Pekan Semporna, 91308 Semporna, Malaysia
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[Scenery] A very fun place, with several piers and a seafood market, the prices are not bad😄
[Fun] You can bargain at the seafood market, the small vendors in Semporna are very fun, and there is also sunset.
[Value for money] Not bad, there are many specialties at the pier, the price is not expensive, and the taste is good.
Tempat yang sangai sesuai untuk bercuti bersama Keluarga ataupun Pasangan, Semporna ialah sebuah bandar di pulau Borneo, dalam negeri Sabah Malaysia. ia adalah pintu masuk ke Taman Laut Tun Sakaran, ia memiliki banyak pulau seperti Timba Timba Island, Matakin Island, dan banyak lagi.
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Pulau Sibuan
4.7
/5
79 reviews
4.5
95.6 km from downtown
Address: Malaysia
Recommended sightseeing time: 1.5-2 hours
No.4 of r fun & cool retreats in Tawau Division
Highlights:
Feel charm of nearby small islands
Ship-like uninhabited island views
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Satu pengalaman yang indah melawat pulau sibuan. Berjalan di atas pasir yang putih bersih, membuatkan saya seakan terpukau dengan keindahan pulau sibuan. Staff taman marin (Taman-Taman Sabah) juga sangat baik dan profesional dalam menjalankan tanggungjawab mereka. Lawatan ini merupakan lawatan kali yang ketujuh. Saya memang tidak akan pernah jemu untuk melawat pulau indah ini. you
It's really beautiful. Even if you just sit there in a daze, it's a very enjoyable thing. The beauty on the same boat went snorkeling and said there were many cute fish, but the water was too shallow and there were a lot of coral reefs. If you want to go snorkeling, it's best to wear snorkeling socks to prevent scratches. It's very beautiful.
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