Wedding Destination

Where is Sabah?

Sabah is an Malaysian state located on the northern tip of the island of Borneo, the world’s third largest Island. Set between the coral reefs and the rainforests with world class resorts, Sabah is fast becoming South East Asia’s premier Wedding Destination. Sabah is a fascinating destination with natural beauty, stunning deserted beaches, rugged landscape and some of the world’s most intriguing and diverse wildlife including the Orangutan.

Whilst in Sabah you can visit secluded beaches, jungle trek, explore caves, try water rafting, dive in remote tropical islands, explore for Orangutan, proboscis monkey and hornbill on the Kinabatangan river or visit longhouses and immerse yourself in culture.

Sabah is famous for some of the best diving in the world and it is a must to take a flight to Sandakan to visit the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Sanctuary. Sabah is still very quiet and underdeveloped. It’s what Phuket would have been 20 years ago. It is fantastic value for money and you can get married in a 5 star resort at very affordable prices and discover the magical wonders of Sabah...

How many people live there?

The Sabah population is growing fast and is estimated at 3.4 million people.

What language do they speak?

Malay is the national language. English is also very widely spoken in tourist areas.

What’s the weather like?

Sabah is a tropical country with uniform temperatures, high humidity and copious rainfalls. It is situated at equatorial doldrums under the monsoon and typhoon belt. Sabah is often referred to as “The Land Below the Wind.”

So when doesn’t it rain?!

There are never any guarantees but Sabah generally has two distinguished seasons. The rainy / wet season, and the dry season. The wet season starts in November, with the onset of the northeast monsoons in Peninsular Malaysia and ends towards April.

How far will my dollar go?

The national currency is the Malaysian Ringett. The average exchange rate is AUD$1 = 2.2 Ringett.
Here’s an idea of how far your dollar will go in Sabah.

What documents do I need to get there?

A valid Australian passport is required with at least 6 months validity from the date you return back into Australia. If you are staying under 90 days no visa is required for Sabah. If you are not on an Australian passport please check with Wedding Destinations for your visa requirements.

How much duty free can I take into Sabah:

For the smokers you can take in 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 225 grams of tobacco. For the drinkers you can take in 1 litre of wine or spirits.

What if I want to use the power points?

If you’re planning on taking your straightening irons or will need to charge your Ipod the voltage is: 220/250 volts, 50 cycles AC. You will require the 3 pin British type plug. Just ask your hotel for an international power plug.

How long will it take me to get to Sabah?

All flights from Australia need to transit via Kuala Lumpur. From the East Coast of Australia to Sabah will take 11 ½ hours including your transit time in Kuala Lumpur. From Perth to Sabah will take 8 ½ hours including your transit time in Kuala Lumpur.

Tell me about the Beaches!

The Tanjung Aru Beach, with its Prince Philip Park, is just one of the many-splendor beaches in the West Coast of Sabah. Tanjung Aru derives its name from the abundance of tall casuarinas or Aru trees that grace the shoreline. There are countless magnificent beaches to explore and enjoy. While each one has a feel of paradise, there are nearly always hawker stalls offering mouth-watering cuisine while you soak in the wonders of the islands, especially the spectacular sunsets which this area is known for.

Why Wedding Destinations love Sabah:

With what the normal Asian countries have to offer – this place is definitely unique. It offers the diversity of beautiful tropical weather, white sandy beaches and some of the most amazing diving in the world.

For the adventurous you can trek Mt Kinabalu or go rafting through the rapids. There’s also the diverse wildlife with the orang-utan rehabilitation centre, proboscis monkeys and even boat tours to see the fireflies.

Sabah has been long left outside the beaten track of the larger tourism routes and has retained much of its charm and relaxed attitude and its people are overwhelmingly friendly. With all this to offer and at a very affordable price – why wouldn’t we love it!!

This all sounds great but where could we honeymoon after our wedding:

Here are wedding destinations top 5 honeymoon spots all within easy access of Sabah:

• Mainland Malaysia which includes Langkawi, Pankor Laut and Penang as well as some shopping time in Kuala Lumpur.
• Thailand is only a stones throw away with the relaxed atmosphere of Koh Samui, the excitement of Phuket and the secluded and stunning beaches of Krabi
• Fancy a little culture - then Vietnam is the place to go. There is so much to see and do. You could easily fill up a couple of weeks traveling through this amazing country – there are also some incredible honeymoon retreats to spoil yourselves for a few days.
• Visit one of the 7 wonders of the world and see the temples of Angkor Wat in Cambodia – this is a great little add-on from Vietnam.
• How about the city of Love – Paris – or any city in Europe for that matter. Malaysia is directly on the route map to Europe and can easily be added onto your itinerary.