Tawau Hills National Park
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Tawau Hills National Park | |
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IUCN Category II (National Park) | |
Location: | Sabah, Malaysia |
Area: | 280 km² |
Established: | 1979 |
Governing body: | Sabah Parks |
Tawau Hills National Park was established in 1979, primarily as a protection for the water catchment area of Tawau town, in Sabah, east Malaysia on the island of Borneo. It is located 24 kilometers from Tawau, and comprises 279.72 km² of lowland dipterocarp rainforest, surrounded by oil palm and cacao plantations. The park offers picnic areas, camping sites, and chalets. The Park contains rugged volcanic landscapes including a hot spring and spectacular waterfalls. The highest point in the park is Gunung Magdalena (1310 meters).
It is administered by Sabah Parks.