Kepulauan Anambas district, Bintan, Indonesia

Places to visit near Matak

Matak is a town in Kepulauan Anambas district, Bintan, Indonesia. Within 50 km by road there are 139 places to visit — 113 rivers, islands & mangroves, 15 beaches & coast, 6 mosques & dargahs and 3 churches. The must-see places are Pulau Matak (7 km) and Pulau Jemaja (93 km).

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Matak at a glance

Location
Kepulauan Anambas district, Bintan, Indonesia
Coordinates
3.3481° N, 106.2914° E
Places within 50 km
139 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for mosques & dargahs and churches
Nearest city
Lovina, 2006 km

Top places to visit near Matak

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Matak: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Matak

188 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Matak. The closest is Pulau Temiang Kecil (1 km); the best-known is Pulau Matak (7 km). Best time: september to february.

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Beaches & coast near Matak

25 beaches & coast within 100 km of Matak. The closest is Tanjung Kelpinis (12 km). Best time: october to march.

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Mosques & dargahs near Matak

10 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Matak. The closest is Masjid Jami Nurul Huda (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Matak

3 churches within 100 km of Matak. The closest is Jemaat Rahmat (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Matak

2 forts & heritage within 100 km of Matak. The closest is Manara Tg Momong (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Matak

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 25 km on the road.

  1. Start in Matak
  2. 5 km Pulau Piacuk · river spot, Kepulauan Anambas
  3. 2 km Pulau Batu Tumpik · river spot, Kepulauan Anambas
  4. 2 km Pulau Seberang · river spot, Kepulauan Anambas
  5. 1 km Pulau Temiang Kecil · river spot, Kepulauan Anambas
  6. 8 km Pulau Matak · river spot, Kepulauan Anambas
  7. 7 km Back to Matak

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How to reach Matak

All places near Matak by distance

Within 15 km of Matak

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Matak by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Rivers, islands & mangroves113188Pulau Temiang Kecil (1 km)
Beaches & coast1525Tanjung Kelpinis (12 km)
Mosques & dargahs610Masjid Jami Nurul Huda (5 km)
Churches33Jemaat Rahmat (21 km)
Forts & heritage12Manara Tg Momong (19 km)
Waterfalls11Air Terjun Temburun (23 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens01Anambas Islands Marine Park (90 km)

Matak: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Matak?

Pulau Matak (river spot, about 7 km), Pulau Temiang Kecil (river spot, about 1 km), Pulau Seberang (river spot, about 2 km), Pulau Batu Tumpik (river spot, about 4 km), Pulau Piacuk (river spot, about 5 km), Pulau Belibak (river spot, about 5 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Matak?

139 places on Spotwander: 113 rivers, islands & mangroves, 15 beaches & coast, 6 mosques & dargahs, 3 churches, 1 fort.

Which is the nearest river spot to Matak?

Pulau Temiang Kecil, about 1 km by road; Pulau Seberang (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Matak?

Tanjung Kelpinis, about 12 km by road; Mercusiar Pulau Tokongbelayar (15 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Matak?

Masjid Jami Nurul Huda, about 5 km by road; Nurul Iman (18 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Matak?

Start in Matak, visit Pulau Piacuk, then Pulau Batu Tumpik, then Pulau Seberang, then Pulau Temiang Kecil, then Pulau Matak, and drive back — about 25 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Matak?

September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for mosques & dargahs and churches.

How far is Matak from Lovina?

About 2006 km by road (1605 km in a straight line).

Towns near Matak

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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Matak’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Matak on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.