Sepanggar Island

Sepanggar Island

Aerial view of Sepanggar Island
Sepanggar Island
Coordinates: 6°4′4″N 116°4′26″E / 6.06778°N 116.07389°E
Country Malaysia
State Sabah

Sepanggar Island is an island located off Sepanggar Bay, Sabah, its eastern shore supports a small community. The island is easily spotted from the city centre and from Likas Bay. It has a north east/south west orientation and therefore commands a fantastic view of Gaya Bay on the eastern shoreline. The islands has two main peaks and is covered in thick tropical rainforest. This island is can be accessed by the jetty near the city centre or from Sepanggar Bay, near the navy base. This island, however, is not really visited by tourists but mostly fishermen stay here. This island is known to be where several World War II bombs have been found.[1][2]

References

  1. "Sepangar Island". WikiMapia. Retrieved 2012-03-21.
  2. "Sepangar Island". World Flicks. Retrieved 2012-03-21.

Coordinates: 6°4′4″N 116°4′26″E / 6.06778°N 116.07389°E