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Mai Khao Beach and North BeachesMai
Khao Beach (White
Wood)At
9km (5 ½ miles) is the longest beach on Phuket. A pristine white sand beach that
is devoid of development and protected as part of the Nai Yang National Park.
Camping is allowed but there are few facilities If you are in search of a remote
and isolated beach to have all to yourself this is it. (See photos of Mai
Khao Beach)  back
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a common boundary with Bangtao Beach and is located on the northern end where
the beach merges with a river estuary and lagoon. It is a very beautiful area
and is home to many birds and animals drawn to the marshy conditions. The access
to this area is limited to either walking down the beach from the Laguna Phuket
area or by driving a good distance out of the Laguna Phuket complex back on the
highway and following the directions as if going to Nai Thon beach before reaching
the turnoff. The many trails that take off into the hills overlooking the beach
here are popular with hikers and birdwatcher’s.
Was declared a national
park in 1981. This park protects one the last remaining mangrove areas on the
island. It is a fairly small park with only a few facilities. What make the journey
here worthwhile is the elevated wooden walkwayway built by park officials that
allows you to easily explore the unique and diverse eco-system of a coastal mangrove
forest. The pathway is well marked and posted signs offer interesting information
about manyof the different species of animal and fish that thrive in marshy shade
provided by over twenty different types of mangrove tress that grow in the park.
This is a must do visit for nature lovers and birdwatchers.
Runs from Mai Kao to the Sarasin
Bridge. The beach is white and rimmed with firs the whole length. Phuket’s
most northern beach. At the far northern end near the Sarasin bridge are a few
inexpensive restaurants that serve excellent food. |
