Malaysia · national park
Pulong Tau National Park
Pulong Tau National Park is a national park in Malaysia, established in 1998, covering 665 km² (257 sq mi). It is the #5 largest of Malaysia's 28 national parks. 1998 establishments in Malaysia.
- Area
- 665 km²
- Established
- 1998
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- BBN · 23 km
Nearest airports to Pulong Tau National Park
- 1 BBN23 kmstraight line
- 2 MZV77 kmstraight line
- 3 MUR129 kmstraight line
More about Pulong Tau National Park
Pulong Tau National Park is one of 28 national parks in Malaysia — 1998 establishments in Malaysia. It covers 665 km² (66,525 ha) — about 85% of the size of New York City, making it the #5 largest national park in Malaysia (7.4% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1998, 28 years ago — the first national parks in Malaysia date back to 1957. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Pulong Tau National Park
The closest airport is Bario Airport (BBN), about 23 km away — around 30 minutes by car; alternatively Mulu Airport (MZV, 77 km). Other national parks within reach include Gunung Mulu National Park (529 km²), Kayan Mentarang National Park (13,605 km²), Ulu Temburong National Park (550 km²) and Loagan-Bunut-Nationalpark — easy to combine on one trip.
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