Tawau Hills National Park

Tawau Hills Park
IUCN category II (national park)
Map showing the location of Tawau Hills Park
Tawau
Hills
Location Sabah, Malaysia
Nearest city Tawau
Coordinates 4°24′N 117°54′E / 4.400°N 117.900°ECoordinates: 4°24′N 117°54′E / 4.400°N 117.900°E
Area 280 km²
Established 1979
Governing body Sabah Parks

Tawau Hills 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 kilometres 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 m). It is administered by the Sabah Parks.

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