{"id":2286,"date":"2023-10-23T02:17:13","date_gmt":"2023-10-22T18:17:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/?p=2286"},"modified":"2023-10-23T02:17:34","modified_gmt":"2023-10-22T18:17:34","slug":"tawau-hills-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/tawau-hills-park\/","title":{"rendered":"Tawau Hills Park"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Name<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tawau Hills Park, as the name suggests, is centered around the hilly terrain of <a href=\"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/tawau\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2289\">Tawau<\/a>. This park is known for its untouched natural beauty and serves as a haven for nature enthusiasts and trekkers looking for a serene escape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Geography<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Located approximately 24 kilometers northwest of Tawau in the state of <a href=\"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/sabah\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2086\">Sabah<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/malaysia\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2115\">Malaysia<\/a>, Tawau Hills Park spans an area of 27,972 hectares. The park is characterized by lush rainforests, undulating hills, and several peaks, the highest being <strong>Mount Magdalena<\/strong>. Adjacent areas include the town of <strong>Tawau<\/strong> to the southeast and the <strong>Celebes Sea<\/strong> further east.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">History<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Established in 1979, Tawau Hills Park was set up to protect the water catchment resources for the nearby towns and to conserve the rich biodiversity of the region. Given its pristine environment and minimal human interference, the park has remained a haven for a diverse range of flora and fauna.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Highlights of Things to Do<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Trekking<\/strong>: Navigate through the dense rainforest and hike up to the various peaks, including <strong>Mount Magdalena<\/strong>, <strong>Mount Lucia<\/strong>, and <strong>Mount Maria<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Waterfalls<\/strong>: Witness the mesmerizing beauty of the <strong>Sulphur Springs<\/strong> and the cascading <strong>Gelas Waterfall<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Natural Hot Springs<\/strong>: Take a rejuvenating dip in the hot springs located within the park.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Canopy Walkway<\/strong>: Experience the thrill of walking high above the ground and get a bird&#8217;s-eye view of the forest below.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Biodiversity Spotting<\/strong>: Keep an eye out for the rich variety of plants and animals, including orchids, ferns, birds, and small mammals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Get In and Out<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>By Road<\/strong>: Tawau Hills Park is easily accessible by road. A drive from the town of <strong>Tawau<\/strong> takes approximately 30 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>By Bus<\/strong>: There are regular <strong>bus services<\/strong> from Tawau town to the park.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>By Taxi<\/strong>: Taxis from Tawau town can be hired to reach the park. It&#8217;s advisable to negotiate the fare before starting the journey.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Tawau Hills Park, with its rich biodiversity and pristine landscapes, offers an escape into nature&#8217;s embrace. The park promises both thrilling adventures and tranquil moments, making it a must-visit for nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts alike.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Name Tawau Hills Park, as the name suggests, is centered around the hilly terrain of Tawau. This park is known for its untouched natural beauty and serves as a haven for nature enthusiasts and trekkers looking for a serene escape. Geography Located approximately 24 kilometers northwest of Tawau in the state of Sabah, Malaysia, Tawau &#8230; <a title=\"Tawau Hills Park\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/tawau-hills-park\/\" aria-label=\"More on Tawau Hills Park\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[51,38,39],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2286"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2286"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2286\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2291,"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2286\/revisions\/2291"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2286"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2286"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2286"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}