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which is rumoured to have been a freshwater source for pirates (and is more of a cascad-
ing river than a waterfall). There are great views from
Chado Cliff
above the main beach,
where green turtles lay their eggs between September and December.
Ko Rawi
, a long, rocky, jungled ellipse 11km west of Ko Adang, has first-rate beaches
and large coral reefs offshore. Camping at Ao Lik is allowed, with permission from the
national park authorities. Excellent snorkelling spots include the northern side of
Ko Yang
and tiny
Ko Hin Ngam
, which has underwater fields of giant clams, vibrant anemones and
striped pebble beaches. Legend has it that the stones are cursed and anyone who takes
one away will experience bad luck until the stone is returned to its source. There is a
small restaurant here, but bring your lunch from Lipe, where it's cheaper and (much)
tastier. Even a short stop on the island will cost you the park's entrance fee (adult/child
200/100B).
Park accommodation on Ko Adang is located near the ranger station at Laem Son.
There are new and attractive
bungalows
(3-9 people 600-1800B)
, scruffier
longhouses
(3-bed dm 300B)
with attached bathrooms, and facilities for
camping
(sites per person 30B, with tent hire 250B)
. A
small restaurant provides good Thai meals.
Long-tails from Ko Lipe will take you to Ko Adang and Ko Rawi for 50B to 100B per
person, although you might have to do a bit of bargaining.
