Tunku Abdul Rahman Park

Off the western coast of Sabah, about 20 minutes from Kota Kinabalu by speedboat, lie the islands of Tunku Abdul Rahman Park. Covering some 4,929 hectares of land and sea, the islands of Pulau Gaya, Pulau Sulug, Pulau Manukan, Pulau Mamutik and Pulau Sapi were gazetted as a National Park in 1974. Besides offering stretches of sandy white beaches and crystal clear water, the Park has some of the most diverse coral reefs and marine life in the world.

Colourful beyond imagination, the waters around these islands promise divers and snorkellers good visibility at about 16 metres. Magnificent coral reefs hugging the shoreline afford views of pink and green parrot fish and turquoise moon wrasses, darting around brain coral, staghorn coral, boulder coral, feather stars and sea fans. Easily accessible, these islands are a terrific playground for swimming, water skiing, windsurfing and picnicking. Even the solitude is fabulous!

Accommodation is available on three of the islands. There is an international standard resort on Pulau Gaya offering luxurious chalet accomodation. A rest house is available on Pulau Mamutik while Pulau Manukan offers several wooden chalets, public shelters, a restaurant and picnic tables.

For reservations please contact:

Kinabalu Gold Resort
Tel: 088 - 243629
Fax: 088 - 242861

Camping facilities are also available, and permission should be obtained from the Ranger-in-charge, Sabah Parks.

How To Get There
Tour companies operate ferry services to the islands at regular intervals. Tours may be arranged for sunset cruises, daytime excursions, island hopping or diving trips. Departure points are at the jetty in front of the Hyatt Kinabalu International and the Marina at Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort.