Manukan is the most popular
island 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 snorkeling, diving and swimming.
Out of the 5 islands making up Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park, 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.
Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal in
downtown Kota Kinabalu is the ferry terminal for those heading to
the islands in Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park. This
ferry terminal is also the departure point for patrons staying at the Manukan
Island Resort.
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