Pulau Gaya, Tropical island in Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park, Malaysia
Gaya Island extends across 3700 acres of land with dense tropical forest and reaches elevations of 300 meters above sea level.
The British North Borneo Company established a harbor on Gaya Island, which Mat Salleh destroyed during an attack in July 1897.
The name Gaya originates from the word Gayo, meaning big in both the Kadazandusun and Bajau languages of Sabah.
Visitors reach the island through Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal in Kota Kinabalu, with boat transfers taking approximately 10 minutes.
Police Bay features a 400-meter white sand beach that slopes into waters containing numerous coral reefs for diving exploration.
Location: Sabah
GPS coordinates: 6.01806,116.03528
Latest update: May 29, 2025 15:54
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