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MALUKU · INDONESIA

Matakus Island

Tanimbar Islands, Maluku

A boat crossing from Saumlaki leads to Matakus beach and the island’s village community.

Palm trees and a sandy shore overlooking small offshore islets at Weluan Beach near Saumlaki, shown as regional context for Matakus — Weluan Beach near Saumlaki, Yamdena · Regional context for the Tanimbar journey to Matakus · Photo: Dias setiawan · CC BY-SA 4.0

DESTINATION OVERVIEW

Island shores & village life

Matakus is a small island near Saumlaki in the Tanimbar Islands regency. A locally arranged visit can combine beach time with village activities.

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Highlights

Matakus beach
The island's village setting
A coastal extension to Tanimbar

ROUTE & ACCESS

Plan the route.

Saumlaki → boat crossing → Matakus

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Confirm the boat crossing and a return plan with local operators.
Arrange village activities with hosts before adding them to an itinerary.

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Indonesia Ministry of Tourism — Matakus Mongabay Indonesia — Saumlaki and Matakus reporting

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