A beautiful deep bay, with a gradual sloping sandy bottom. Good anchorage is found in 6-8 metres on a sand bottom.
The beach is approximately 1 mile long, with a tidal river at the southern end ideal for kayaking and dinghy exploration trips. There is a thriving bird population and lots of wildlife, including pythons and huge monitor lizards. Dommel also supports larger game including buffalo and wild boar. There is a rumour among the local fishermen that the almost-extinct Asian rhinoceros may still survive in the thick forest.
A beautiful anchorage off the northern of the 3 beaches in 15 metres on sand. This is another great area for wildlife enthusiasts with superb kayaking and jungle walking. The floating structures and the buildings ashore in the southwest bay of Dommel are a pearl farm which is off limits. Stay well clear of this and do not anchor anywhere near it.
Another ideal anchorage for jungle walks, kayaking and wildlife viewing. Anchor in 5-7 metres on sand off a gently shelving beach. This is a great place for exploratory trips by dinghy.
The northern island group east of Dommel has spectacular limestone karsts similar to Phang Nga Bay in Thailand. If you look carefully you will find a lagoon hidden inside the island with access through caves that you can swim through.
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