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Tawau Hills National Park

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Location
  
Sabah, Malaysia

Area
  
280 km²

Nearest city
  
Tawau

Governing body
  
Sabah Parks

Established
  
1979

Tawau Hills National Park

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.

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Tawau Hills National Park Wikipedia