Wildlife· Koh Huyong (#1)· Thailand
Koh Huyong Turtle Beach (#1)
8° 28.9′ N · 97° 38.9′ E
The park's longest white beach, on the southernmost island, kept as a sea-turtle nesting site run with the Royal Thai Marines.
Practical
Coordinate is the OSM-mapped beach (Hat Hu Yong). No tourist landings: islands #1, #2 and #3 are closed to the public, and Koh Huyong is a turtle breeding site (Wikipedia; Wikivoyage). Look from the water only, and keep clear of the shore at night. The Coral Gardens dive site lies off the island (Thai National Parks).
Best for
Seeing the turtle sanctuary from offshore
Season
Mid-October to mid-May
Nearby
- Boulder City and Sharkfin Reef (Koh Payan, #3)1.9 NM away
- Honeymoon Bay (Koh Miang)5.2 NM away
- Koh Miang Beaches (Hat Na and Hat Lek)5.2 NM away
- Koh Miang East Anchorage5.3 NM away
- Koh Miang Park HQ Anchorage (#4)5.5 NM away
- Koh Miang Park HQ and Ranger Station5.5 NM away
- Similan National Park Fee and Quota5.5 NM away
- Anita's Reef5.9 NM away