Penang National Park Tour

The Penang National Park, or Taman Negara Pulau Pinang (formerly called Pantai Acheh Forest Reserve) was gazetted in 2003.  It is the smallest national park in Malaysia, covering an area of 2,565 hectares. The park occupies a lush landscape of hills, forest and beaches, covering the entire north eastern tip of Penang,
The entrance is at Teluk Bahang. Entrance is free but visitors must register at the park entrance.

Bird watching, biking, hiking, camping and other nature activities are some of activities for visitors to the park. Several trails lead to remote and pristine beaches in the park. The Muka Head Cape at the tip of the park has a historical lighthouse that sits on a 227 meter hill. Around the park are two popular beaches, the Monkey Beach and Teluk Ketapang.

A lesser known route by boat to the park is via Kuala Sungai Pinang, Balik Pulau. This boat ride is another popular way to explore the beautiful sanctuary of the mangrove forest.

Visitors can also start at Teluk Bahang. Some fishermen or boat operators offer a boat ride with a barbecued lunch. They pick you up at Teluk Bahang, drop you off at Muka Head, while you explore the beaches or swim.