Bill Boakes and Nicolla Briggs, two UK nationals with backgrounds in printing and retail decided that, with few ties in the UK, it was time to 'see the world.' Already with a deep love of diving, they decided that a holiday in south-east Asia sounded ideal. Although they had initially only planned to transit through Malaysia en route for Thailand, visits to west coast Islands of Langkawi and Pangkor.
Layang Layang, meaning kite, is fast becoming another one of Malaysia's premier dive destinations after the world-famous Sipadan Island.
This oceanic atoll is situated in the South China Sea about 300km north-west of Kota Kinabalu, the capital of Sabah.
Layang Layang, meaning kite, is fast becoming another one of Malaysia's premier dive destinations after the world-famous Sipadan Island.
This oceanic atoll is situated in the South China Sea about 300km north-west of Kota Kinabalu, the capital of Sabah.
The little land mass supports a luxurious 90-room dive resort, a Malaysian Naval base and a nesting colony for several sea-faring migratory birds. The reef topography is essentially made up of a rich growth of hard corals; some so shallow that they break the sea surface during low tides, but most begin at depths of about 5m right down to the ocean floor.
Some of the marine animals observed around the 14 dive sites include black-tip sharks, hammerheads, jacks barracudas, bump-head parrotfish, lionfish, moray eels, turtles, nudibranches, gobies and the ghost pipe fish.
Key
Tips
If you have ever wanted to see a school of huge hammerhead sharks, come in the months of April-June. Your chances are very good during this time.
How
to get there
By Air The nearest kick-off point to Layang Layang Island is Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, where a private charter company flies clients to Layang Layang. This is arranged by Layang Layang Island Resort. Direct flights to Kota Kinabalu are available from Tokyo, Taipei, Kaohsiung, Seoul, Hong Kong, Manila, Cebu, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.
Who
to contact
For more information, please contact Sabah Tourism Office Tel: +6088-248 698 / 211 732
Accommodation
Overview
Layang Layang is a resort island.
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Sabah Attractions
Lankayan Island - This tiny jungle-clad, tranquil island has earned a reputation as being one of the best dive sites in Asia.
Rafflesia Centre - The centre is a research facility for the Rafflesia while the surrounding jungle entices the adventurous to find wild Rafflesia.
Pulau Tiga Marine Park - A park consisting of three islands and the crystal-clear surrounding sea beckon divers from around the world.
Gayana Eco Resort
- The Gayana Eco Resort rests at the edges of a lush coral reef island off the coast of Borneo.
Sutera Harbour Resort
- The Pacific Sutera offers the ultimate in comfort and luxury as the preferred business accommodation.
Tiara Labuan Hotel & Apartments
- Ideally located near the seafront and adjacent to the golf course. It is set in a resort ambience with lush green landscaping.
