Turtle Islands Park
Lying in the Sulu Sea off the northern coast
of Borneo, Turtle Islands Park is a cluster of
three islands – Selingan, Bakungan Kecil,
and Gulisan – that are home to green and
hawksbill turtles. Only the largest island,
Selingan, is open to visitors, who have the
opportunity to catch sight of these rare and
endangered turtles when they come ashore
to lay eggs.
Terengganu
Hailed as the “Gem of the East Coast”,
Terengganu boasts a long coastline of
aquamarine waters fringed by white powdery
sand. Off Pulau Perhentian Besar are clear
blue waters ideal for diving and snorkelling,
while secluded Pulau Lang Tengah offers a
peaceful experience and 15 stunning dive sites
within a 10-minute boat ride from each other.
The farthest island from the mainland,
Pulau Tenggol is where you’ll find mature
coral gardens thanks to the nutrient-rich
waters of the well-sheltered bay, while Pulau
Kapas is home to a variety of both hard and
soft corals rich in marine life. The island is
also known for squid fishing at certain times
of the year. ag
WHEN
August to September
WHERE
Northern Borneo
HOW
Take a flight from Kota
Kinabalu to Sandakan,
and then hop on the
only ferry from Sabah
Park Jetty
EXPERIENCE
TURTLE
ISLANDS PARK
WHEN
Year round but avoid the
monsoon season from
October to February
WHERE
East coast of Peninsular
Malaysia
HOW
Fly to Sultan Mahmud
Airport, which serves
the city of Kuala
Terengganu. All the
islands require boat rides
from the mainland: Pulau
Perhentian Besar from
Kuala Besut Jetty, Pulau
Lang Tengah and Pulau
Kapas from Merang Jetty,
and Pulau Tenggol from
Kuala Dungun Jetty
EXPERIENCE
TERENGGANU
right Pulau Tenggol
in Trengganu offers
excellent snorkelling
amid coral gardens