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Kota Kinabalu and Tunku Abdul Rahman Park (TARP)

A city base with a five-island marine park on your doorstep

Updated Feb 13, 2026 • 11 sources

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Featured dive spots for Kota Kinabalu and Tunku Abdul Rahman Park (TARP)

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Ah Kong Tongue dive spot

Ah Kong Tongue

Reef

Boat-only Dreamer Island reef slope for relaxed macro diving.

Visibility10 m
AccessSimple entry
Marine LifeAverage variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
CurrentLight current
Ah Long Rock dive spot

Ah Long Rock

Reef

Beginner-friendly macro reef reached by short boat ride.

Visibility7 m
AccessSimple entry
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentLight current
Barracuda Point Udar Besar dive spot

Barracuda Point Udar Besar

PinnacleReef

Short boat reef dive known for seasonal barracuda schools.

Visibility8 m
AccessSimple entry
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentLight current
Clement Reef dive spot

Clement Reef

Reef

Sepanggar boat reef with clear water and coral slope diving.

Visibility12 m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
CurrentLight current
Edgell Patches dive spot

Edgell Patches

DeepReef

Outer-reef patch dive with healthy coral and big fish.

Visibility15 m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Marine LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentLight current
Gaya Strip dive spot

Gaya Strip

Reef

Easy boat-access reef dive near Kota Kinabalu.

Visibility10 m
AccessSimple entry
CoralMixed health
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CrowdModerate
CurrentLight current