Feathered treasures of Pulau Gaya


A sand-sculpted bird on the beach, gazing towards Mount Kinabalu.

PULAU Gaya, nestled within the Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park and some 10 minutes by boat from Kota Kinabalu, is a sanctuary of biodiversity.

Named after the Bajau word gayo, meaning “big”, the island is home to towering dipterocarp forests, thriving mangroves, and an astonishing variety of wildlife.

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