Lying just 3 to 8 km. off Kota Kinabalu is the beautiful Tunku Abdul
Rahman (TAR) Marine Park, consisting of 5 idyllic islands: Gaya, Mamutik,
Manukan, Sapi and Sulug.
Police Beach
The Park was gazetted in 1974 and extended to its present size in 1979, so its clear blue waters and natural environment remain pristine. Its easy accessibility
makes it a favourite amongst picnickers, divers and nature lovers. Speed boats from the major hotels or fishing boats from the harbour-side Central Market can
be hired to get to the islands within a few minutes. A new jetty by the Harbour is expected to be ready by 2001 for even more convenience.
The TAR Marine Park Headquarters is situated on Manukan and there are ranger stations on Gaya, Sapi and Mamutik. Visitors are required to register at the respective stations.
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