Trekking
There's a pretty good trek up Batu Buau. The trek starts from Kampung Buau. An opening through the thicket behind and across a bridge takes you through the island jungle and up bare rock to the peak. Duration of trek is about 45min - 1 hour, moderate pace. It is advisable to bring with, a pair of trekking shoes with a good grip as it may get slippery up the slopes ; a large bottle of mineral water and binoculars for birdwatching. Your resort will be able to provide you with a guide for the trek up if so desired.
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For a breather, there is a protruding flat rock that faces an opening in the canopy..roughly halfway up the trek. This is a great place for bird watching. There are jungle mynas mimicking the calls of other birds, imperial pigeons preening themselves, wild pigeons cooing, doves flitting by, and parrots hanging off tips of branches. Other forms of wildlife are more difficult to spot. Macaques abound on the island and porcupines (or so I've been told), squirrels, flying foxes roam the island after dusk. Snakes, monitor lizards and scorpions are also common. The large reticulated python is a common visitor to the villages and are often decapitated on the spot by villagers for fear that their cats, children and livestock may be taken by these great snakes.
Except for the argumentative flying foxes, the chattering squirrels and sometimes a band of monkeys, it's unlikely that you will come across other animals in your daily encounter.
A spectacular view awaits you at the top of the rock. Pulau Tioman lies in a distant North, Pulau Aur located to the East can be seen on a good day, and you get the chance to catch a 360° view of the island. A word of caution to trekkers, Batu Buau is regarded as sacred to the locals, it is best to observe decent conduct on the rock. For instance, if you need to, do go to the bathroom before climbing the rock; if you find offerings left on the rock- do not remove them. Also, this trek is certainly not to be considered for young children. The last climb to the peak is a little bit unnerving especially having to climb up the vertical wall dangling on a rope.
Fishing
The island is a station for anglers. Fishing is not allowed within the confines of the marine park except for the occasional jigging off jetties. Big game fish such as marlins and sailfish are favourites amongst fishing enthusiasts. Dorado or dolphinfish are seasonal and come by this way during May and June. Other types are the mackerels ranging from 7lb to 18lb, tuna and cobia(haruan tasik). If your intention is to fish, then please let the operators know as they will have to reserve a fishing boat on the island for the daily trips out to the open sea - and of course the charges will be different too.
Having exhausted the list of activities on and around the island, there is only one thing left to do....relax, listen to the voices of nature and forget about time....well for that while on the island.
Dated: 6th July 2001
Accommodation and Holiday Packages to Johor ~ Johor Baru, Mersing, Pulau Tioman, Pulau Besar, Pulau Rawa, Pulau Aur, Pulau Pemanggil, Pulau Sibu, Endau Rompin National Park and Surroundings
Peninsula Malaysia Islands |
| Pulau Aur | Pulau Besar | Pulau Bidong | Pulau Duyung Besar | Pulau Gemia | Pulau Kapas | Pulau Langkawi | Pulau Lang Tengah | Pulau Pangkor | Pulau Payar | Pulau Perhentian | Pulau Pemanggil | Penang | Pulau Rawa | Pulau Redang | Pulau Sibu | Pulau Tenggol | Pulau Tioman | |
Peninsula Malaysia Coastal Beaches |
| Marang | Merang | Rantau Abang | Penarik | Port Dickson | Tanjung Jara | Cherating | |
Sabah and Sarawak ~ Borneo Islands & Coastal Beaches |
Sabah ~ | Kapalai | Pulau Mabul | Pulau Sipadan | Selingan Turtle Island | Mataking Island | Tuaran | Lankayan Island | Pulau Tiga Resort (Survivor Island) | Sarawak ~ | Damai Beach, Santubong | Kayakking with Dolphins | |
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