Tekek is the practical base on Tioman rather than a destination in itself, but its location gives access to some of the island's best diving, snorkelling, and trekking. Renggis Island, visible just offshore, is the most accessible dive and snorkel site and has excellent coral and regular shark and turtle sightings. The island's only sealed road runs south to Berjaya Tioman Beach Resort; heading north, a concrete path leads to Air Batang village for a pleasant half-hour cycle or walk.
The cross-island trek to Juara on the east coast starts near Tekek and takes about two hours each way through dense rainforest. It is the best way to see the interior of the island and escape the beach crowds. The trail passes a waterfall roughly halfway across and ends at the quieter, wilder east coast.