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Notable river spot · Tawau Division, Malaysia

Tabawan Island

Pulau Tabawan

Tabawan Island is a river spot in Tawau Division, Malaysia.

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Tabawan Island: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this river spot: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Tabawan Island

Season: September to February; boat services pause in floods.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Tabawan Island — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 4.79190, 118.38857. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Are boats running today?

    No visitor has reported the boating status for Tabawan Island yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Tabawan Island?

    September to February; boat services pause in floods. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Tabawan Island?

    Nearby: Gua Madai (cave, 34 km), Mount Mostyn (viewpoint, 38 km), Gunung Silam (viewpoint, 39 km), Bodgaya Island (river spot, 54 km), Gunung Bagahak (viewpoint, 57 km), Tun Sakaran Marine Park (sanctuary, 57 km).

    Is Tabawan Island worth visiting?

    Tabawan Island is listed as a notable river spot in Malaysia on Spotwander.