Wednesday, April 13, 2011

PULAU MANUKAN

This 51 acres boomerang shaped is the second largest of the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Manukan has good stretches of beaches on the southern coastline. The best stretch is on the eastern tip of the island. There is a trail system around the island. Ideal for snorkeling, diving and swimming.

The island has very clear waters and is an excellent venue for water-skiing and sea-sports. The beach however is somewhat rocky and swimmers should exercise some caution. There are coral beds on the eastern and the western reefs and multicolored coral fishes abound here.

Bird Watching & Nature Trail
  • BIRD WATCHING: There are some special species to note here such as the island-dwelling Pied Hornbill; and the interesting Megapode. Between September and April, large flock of terns and other migrant waders can be seen resting on the sandbar at low tide.
  • NATURE TRAIL: Trek to Sunset Point.  The trail passes along cool lowland forest. The occasional Pangolin or Scaly Ant-eater and monkeys may be seen along the trails.  Quiet picnickers may be visited by large Monitor lizards in search of a few scraps.

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