Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park

Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park is a protected marine park located 3-8 km off the coast of Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. Gazetted in 1974, it comprises five islands - Gaya, Sapi, Manukan, Mamutik and Sulug - covering 49 sq km of sea and coral reefs. It is notable for its beaches, coral reefs, and clear waters, and is the most accessible island destination from Kota Kinabalu city.

Visitors can expect a cluster of five tropical islands accessible by speedboat from Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal in Kota Kinabalu. The islands feature sandy beaches, shallow coral reefs, forested interiors and jetties with visitor facilities. Manukan, Mamutik and Sapi are most developed for day visitors with beaches for swimming and snorkeling, while Gaya is the largest island with hiking trails and resorts. Sulug is the most undeveloped. Activities centre on beach use, snorkeling, diving and island-hopping.

Gazetted in 1974 as Sabah's second national park and named after Tunku Abdul Rahman, the first Prime Minister of Malaysia. The park was established to protect the marine ecosystem and islands off Kota Kinabalu and is managed by Sabah Parks.

Named in honour of Tunku Abdul Rahman, the park is a major recreational and tourism landmark for Kota Kinabalu residents and visitors, reflecting the importance of marine conservation and island leisure culture in Sabah.