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Hikkaduwa National Park

හික්කඩුව ජාතික වනෝද්‍යානය ஹிக்கடுவை தேசிய வனம்

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Hikkaduwa National Park
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A fringing coral reef right beside Hikkaduwa beach in the south-west. Green turtles feed in the shallows; the reef has been damaged by bleaching and the 2004 tsunami but is recovering.

Entrance fees

Fees for this place have not been added yet. Ask at the entrance or check with the Department of Wildlife Conservation.

Fees are set by the government and change from time to time. Confirm at the gate or on the official booking site before you go.

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