Tawau Hills National Park
{{Short description|Natural park in Tawau, Sabah}}
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{{Infobox protected area
| name = Tawau Hills Park
| iucn_category = II
| photo = Table Waterfall at Tawau Hills Park - panoramio.jpg
| photo_caption = Table Waterfall
| map = Borneo
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| label = Tawau
Hills
| label_position = right
| nearest_city = Tawau
| coordinates = {{coord|4|24|N|117|54|E|format=dms|display=inline,title}}
| area_km2 = 280
| established = 1979
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| governing_body = Sabah Parks
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Tawau Hills Park, was established in 1979, primarily as a protection for the water catchment area of Tawau town, Sabah, Malaysia. 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.
See also
External links
- [http://www.etawau.com/PlacesInterest/TawauHillsPark/Maps_Park.htm Maps of Tawau Hills National Park]
{{Parks and Conservation Areas in Sabah}}
{{National parks of Malaysia}}
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Category:National parks of Sabah
Category:Important Bird Areas of Sabah
Category:Protected areas established in 1979
Category:1979 establishments in Malaysia
Category:Borneo lowland rain forests
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