Tunku Abdul Rahman National park - wikipedia Tunku Abdul Rahman National park Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park Taman Negara Tunku Abdul Rahman IUCN category II ( national park ) Sulug, Mamutik and Manukan islands. Tunku Abdul Rahman NP Location in Borneo Location Sabah, Malaysia Nearest city Kota Kinabalu Coordinates 5 ° 58 ′ N 116 ° 0 ′ E ﻿ / ﻿ 5.967 ° N 116.000 ° E ﻿ / 5.967 ; 116.000 Coordinates : 5 ° 58 ′ N 116 ° 0 ′ E ﻿ / ﻿ 5.967 ° N 116.000 ° E ﻿ / 5.967 ; 116.000 Area 49 km ( 19 sq mi ) Established Governing body Sabah Parks The Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park ( Malay : Taman Negara Tunku Abdul Rahman ) comprises a group of 5 islands located between 3 and 8 km off Kota Kinabalu in Sabah, Malaysia. The park is spread over 4,929 hectares, two - thirds of which cover the sea. Before the Ice age, it formed part of the Crocker Range mass of sandstone and sedimentary rock on the mainland. However, about one million years ago, the melting ice brought about changes in the sea level and parts of the mainland were cut off by the sea to form the islands of Gaya, Sapi, Manukan, Mamutik and Sulug. Evidence of this can be seen from the exposed sandstone of the coastline forming the cliffs, caves, honeycombs and deep crevices. The park was named after Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia 's first Prime Minister. Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal in downtown Kota Kinabalu is the ferry terminal for those heading to the islands in Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park ( Gaya, Sapi, Manukan, Mamutik and Sulug ). This ferry terminal is also the departure point for patrons staying at either Manukan Island Resort, Gayana Resort or Bunga Raya Resort Contents 1 Climate 2 Geology 3 Gaya Island 4 Manukan Island 5 Mamutik Island 6 Sapi Island 7 Sulug Island 8 History 9 See also 10 External links Climate Temperatures are between 23.8 -- 29.4 degrees Celsius all year round. Humidity remains relatively high throughout the year. Geology The islands are underlaid by folded sandstone and sedimentary rock, are part of the Crocker Range rock formation of the western coast of Sabah. Towards the end of Ice Age happened about one million years ago, changes of the sea level occurred, resulting in portions of the mainland being cut off by the sea, thus forming the islands today. Exposed sandstone outcrops still feature the coasts of most of these islands forming cliffs, caves, honeycombs and deep crevasses along the shore. Gaya island Main article : Gaya Island Gaya Island derived its name from the Bajau word `` Gayo '' which means big and occupies an area of 15 km ( 3,700 acres ) with an elevation of up to 300 metres. Several ridges rise more than 600 feet ( 180 m ), peaking at 1,000 feet ( 300 m ), along the backbone of Gaya Island. Gaya island is the largest island in the park, closest to downtown Kota Kinabalu ( KK ) and is covered with dense virgin, tropical forest. It has been a forest reserve since 1923. The island has 20 km of hiking trails and two 5 star resorts named Gayana Eco Resort, home to the Marine Ecology Research Centre, and Bunga Raya Island Resort on the north - east part of the island. Another resort is being constructed on what used to be Hornbill Bay near Gayana Eco Resort. Gaya island is also host to a very large ( and growing ) stilt village located just opposite the KK waterfront. This village is occupied by illegal immigrants from the Philippines and is considered a dangerous, high crime or `` no - go '' area by the police and KK locals. Sabah Parks, the body charged with protecting the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, is headquartered on the south - eastern part of Gaya Island in a bay shared with the Downbelow Marine & Wildlife Adventures dive station. A development on the edge of Gaya island nearest to Sapi island is also used by Sabah Parks and offers a small, quiet beach for public recreational use. Gaya island is also known for a legendary beach at Police Bay. The 400 metres ( 0.25 - mile ) stretch of white sand, gently slopes out to the sea and makes Police Beach ideal for swimming in the crystal clear water. Police Beach fronts the upmarket Bunga Raya Island Resort. The coral reefs along the entire coast of Gaya island are in excellent condition, making it a surprisingly good diving destination, considering its proximity to Kota Kinabalu city. Manukan island Main article : Manukan Island An aerial view of Mamutik ( top left ), Sulug ( top right ) and Manukan ( bottom ) resembling a smiling face. The second largest island in the park, Manukan is the most popular 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. Out of 5 islands, Manukan features the most developed tourist facilities that includes 20 units of chalets, a clubhouse, and few restaurants and a diving centre. Recreation facilities include a swimming pool, football field, Volleyball and Sepak Takraw courts. Infrastructural facilities include support - water, electricity, desalination plant, sewerage system, and even a solar public telephone. It is covered in dense vegetation and has hiking trails. Mamutik island The 15 acres ( 6.1 ha ) island makes Mamutik the smallest of the park. Despite being the smallest, the island offers some good beaches and coral reefs. It also has a jetty, a 3 - bedroom resthouse for rent, and staff quarters for Rangers station. Facilities include changing rooms, toilets, picnic shelters, tables and barbecue pits. Fresh water and electricity are available. Mamutik would be an ideal venue to get away from it all. The corals to the north - eastern tip of the island are quite interesting. The beach is rocky and swimmers must be careful of sea urchins that exist in large numbers beside the corals and rocks. Sapi island Sapi Island, literally known as `` Cow Island '' in Malay is just off the south - western tip of Gaya Island. The 25 - acre ( 10 ha ) island features one of the nicest beaches in the park and most popular with tourists for snorkelling and scuba diving. Between 10 am and 4 pm the island gets quite busy with foreign tourists but after the last ferry leaves it becomes a tranquil island with only those staying overnight. It is developed with tourist facilities that includes a jetty, picnic shelters, barbecue pits, tables, changing rooms and toilets. The forest is inhabited by macaques. Camping and campfires are allowed with the permission from the park warden. Sulug island Main article : Sulug Island Sulug is the farthest island of them all. Considered relatively untouched, remote and undeveloped, the 20 - acre ( 8.1 ha ) island is more popular with foreign tourists who prefer a quiet and tranquil atmosphere. Good reef patches lie along the southern end of the island. During formation, a long sand spit jutting out into the ocean formed a round hill. History In 1882, the British North Borneo Company set up a trading settlement on Gaya Island called Api - Api. The settlement was later moved to the mainland and been named Jesselton after Sir Charles Jessel. In 1968, Jesselton was renamed Kota Kinabalu. In 1974, the major part of Gaya and Sapi islands was gazetted as Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, covering an area of 8,990 acres ( 36.4 km ). In 1979, the park was increased to 12,185 acres ( 49.31 km ) with the inclusion of the three nearby islands of Manukan, Mamutik and Sulug. See also List of national parks of Malaysia External links Wikimedia Commons has media related to Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park. 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( 1 ) ( 2 ) Tunku Abdul Rahman Park Sabah Parks TARP Watch Marine Ecology Research Centre Kota Kinabalu metropolitan area Districts Papar Penampang Kota Kinabalu Tuaran Neighbourhoods and Townships Api - Api Asia City Bukit Padang Bundusan Kota Kinabalu Central Business District Damai Donggongon Gaya Island Gaya Street Inanam Karamunsing Kepayan Kingfisher Park Kolombong Kota Kinabalu Industrial Park Lido Likas Lintas Lok Kawi Luyang Manggatal Nosoob New Penampang Petagas Putatan Segama Sembulan Sepanggar Sinsuran Tanjung Aru Telipok Towering Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park Towns Papar Kinarut Tuaran Tamparuli Islands of Sabah Adal Ampak - Ampak Bai Baik Bait Bakau - Bakau Bakubang Balak Balambangan Balangkasan Balundangan Kecil Balungang Besar Balusuan Bangan - Bangan Banggi Bankawan Bangkuruan Batawan Batik Batik Kulambu Batu Laya - Laya Berhala Bilangan Billean Bingkulan Bisa Bodgaya Bohayan Boheydulang Bonting Bum Bum Bush Buwaning Daisy Danawan Daunan Delconte Dewa Dinawan Di Tg. 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Pendaras Engot Evans Gaya Gatahan Guhuan Utara Gulisan Gusong Gusungan Hutan Rimba Jambongan Kabili Kahamkamman Kalampunian Kalampunian Besar Kalampunian Damit Kalangaan Kalapuan Kalumpang Kalungan Kalung Kalungan Kanawi Kaniogan Kapalai Kawan Kelautan Keramuk Keremat Kukuban Laila Lakatan Landayang Lankayan Langaan Lambidan Larapan Latoan Leonan Libaran Ligitan Lihak - Lihak Lihiman Limau Limauan Linkabo Lingisan Little Bakkungaan Lungisan Lubukan Mabahok Mabul Maganting Maiga Majinkil Malawali Maliangin Besar Maliangin Kecil Malundangan Mamutik Mandag - Mandag Mandidarah Mangkalai Darat Mangkalai Laut Mantabuan Mantanani Manukan Mataking Mataking Kecil Mata Pahi Mati Menampilek Mengalum Merigi Modom Montokud Musa Nunuyan Darat Nunuyan Laut Nusa Kuya Nusa Tengah Omadal Pababag Pagassan Pakil Palak Pandan - Pandan Pandanan Pandawan Panimbawan Panukaran Papahan Pasir Patanunam Peduk Penampangan Plompong Pom Pom Puno Puno Puru Puru Sabangkat Saddle Saga Sakar Salakan Sand Sandy Sangai Sapi Sarangga Sebangkat Sebatik Sedam Selangan Selingan Sepanggar Si Amil Sibuon Sikarindingan Silawa Silogong Silumpat Silungun Simandalan Simial Sinamgil Sinjataan Sipadan Sipanggau Sipindung Sisipan Straggler Sulug Sulok Sungor Tabawan Tabilian Tabun Tagabua Tagujawan Tambisan Tambulian Tango Tanjung Tanjung Tiga Papan Tatagan - Tatagan Tegaipil Tetagan Torongohok Terumbu Eberett Tetabuan Tibakan Tiga Tigabu Tigowis Tikus Timba Timba Timbang Timbun Mata Timur Tiong Kecil Tree Rock Udar Kecil Udar Besar Usukan Source : List of islands in Sabah ( Page 53 / 61 ) Physical geography of Sabah Bays Agal Brunei Cowie Darvel Kimanis Labuk Marchesa Marudu Padas Paitan Sandakan Sepanggar Schomburgk Tambak Capes Tanjung Simpang Mengayau Rivers Atling Bunsit Kibunut Kinabatangan Kolopis Labuk Liwagu Menggatal Moyog Mulau Padas Papar Pegalan Segama Sugut Tuaran Mountains & mountain ranges Kinabalu Danum Crocker Peninsulaa Northwestern Peninsula Pitas Peninsula Semporna Peninsula Sandakan Peninsula Waterfalls Mahua Waterfall Maliau Falls Valleys Kundasang Valley Caves Agop Batu Tulug Gomantong Madai Volcanic fields Bombalai Hill Islands List of islands disputed Spratly Islands Laya Layang Layang Mantanani Peninjau Siput Ubi Protected areas of Sabah World Heritage Site Kinabalu National Park State parks Crocker Range Park Tawau Hills Park Tiga Island Park Tun Mustapha Marine Park Tun Sakaran Marine Park Tunku Abdul Rahman Park Turtle Islands Park Protection forest reserves Danum Valley Conservation Area Maliau Basin Conservation Area Silabukan Protection Forest Reserve Ulu Kalumpang Forest Reserve Bidu Bidu Forest Reserve Other nature reserves and sanctuaries Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary Kabili - Sepilok Forest Reserve Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre Silam Coast Conservation Area Tabin Wildlife Reserve Kota Kinabalu Wetland Centre Sugud Islands Marine Conservation Area Rafflesia Forest Reserve Retrieved from `` https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Tunku_Abdul_Rahman_National_Park&oldid=761152676 '' Categories : IUCN Category II National parks of Malaysia Protected areas established in 1974 Protected areas of Sabah Marine parks of Malaysia Hidden categories : EngvarB from July 2014 Use dmy dates from July 2014 Coordinates on Wikidata Articles containing Malay - language text Talk Contents About Wikipedia Wikivoyage Español Bahasa Indonesia Bahasa Melayu Norsk Română 中文 Edit links This page was last edited on 21 January 2017, at 06 : 51. 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Question: which is the largest island of the tunku abdul national park
Answer: Gaya island