Why Manukan Island?
Manukan is the most popular island with Kota Kinabalu residents. Manukan has some good stretches of beaches on the southern coastline. The best beach is on the eastern tip of the island. Offshore of Manukan are coral reefs, which is ideal for snorkelling, diving and swimming….Manukan Island.
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| State | Sabah |
How big is Manukan Island?
Manukan offers clear waters and beautiful coral reefs. Shaped like a dolphin, the island is 1½ km long. Blessed with a long stretch of white sandy beach promising hours of sea, sand & fun! Guests can choose to stay in one of the single or double storey chalets.
How to go Manukan Island?
How to Get to Manukan Island. Travellers would have to get on a speedboat to reach Manukan Island from Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal, which is reachable within walking distance from Kota Kinabalu city centre. The first speedboat trip starts at 8:30 AM and the last one is at 4:15 PM.
What to do in Tunku Abdul Rahman park?
Activities
- SCUBA DIVE AND SNORKELING. Taman Tunku Abdul Rahman Parks are known for it’s water sports activities such as scuba dive, snorkeling and etc.
- PICNIC.
- JUNGLE TREKKING.
- SOCCER FIELD / COURT GAMES.
Where is Manukan Island located?
Visit the beautiful Sapi and Manukan Island that form part of the Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park, located just off the coast of Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia.
How much is island hopping in Kota Kinabalu?
DIY Island Hopping in Kota Kinabalu There are multiple tour operators to choose from, with each charging the same island hopping Kota Kinabalu price (around RM30). Then add around another RM10 for each additional island you wish to visit.
Which is the largest island of the Tunku Abdul National Park?
Pulau Gaya
At 15 square kilometres, Pulau Gaya is the largest of the five islands.
How do I get to Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park?
How to get to Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park. Ferries take about 15 minutes to reach the islands of the National Park and start from around 8:30am. Head down to Jesselton Ferry Terminal and purchase your ticket inside the big hall from any of the tour agencies.
Why should you visit Manukan Island?
I’ve noticed that Manukan Island is a well-preserved island as marine life is visible from the surface of the sea. Unlike some other beaches in Southeast Asia, tourists are advised to adhere to the regulations of the island. The island itself isn’t that commercialized to preserve the eco-system. Tips:
Where is Manukan Island in Sabah?
Manukan Island is located just off the coast of Kota Kinabalu, the capital city of Sabah. It is the second largest island of Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park and offers extensive water activities such as snorkelling, scuba diving, parasailing and other various water sports activities for those water sports enthusiasts.
Is Manukan fish feeding on trash?
Absolutely devastating to see Manukan this way. Came to snorkel and explore but greeted with floating trash and sunken trash all over the place. There is a clear sign of “Please Do Not Feed the Fish” but clearly they have been fed trash all over the years if not centuries.
Why visit Tunku Abdul Rahman marine park?
It is the second largest island of Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park and offers extensive water activities such as snorkelling, scuba diving, parasailing and other various water sports activities for those water sports enthusiasts. It also offers one of the best spots to catch Borneo’s famed sunset at the tip of the island called Sunset Point.