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Kota Kinabalu and Tunku Abdul Rahman Park (TARP)

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

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Destination Guide Sources For Kota Kinabalu and Tunku Abdul Rahman Park (TARP)

Reference links used to build and maintain this guide.

11 sources • Updated Feb 13, 2026

Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Feb 13, 2026.

Sabah Parks - Tunku Abdul Rahman Park - Official park overview, island list, opening hours, and entrance and activity fees.
Sabah Parks - Tunku Abdul Rahman Park (Activities and Facilities) - Official notes on park access and activity zoning (including areas where activities are restricted).
SabahTravel - Tunku Abdul Rahman Park - Tourism portal summary and published fee tables used by visitors and operators.
Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal

Research Sources

Reference links used to build and maintain this guide.

11 sources • Updated Feb 13, 2026

Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Feb 13, 2026.

Sabah Parks - Tunku Abdul Rahman Park - Official park overview, island list, opening hours, and entrance and activity fees.
Sabah Parks - Tunku Abdul Rahman Park (Activities and Facilities) - Official notes on park access and activity zoning (including areas where activities are restricted).
SabahTravel - Tunku Abdul Rahman Park - Tourism portal summary and published fee tables used by visitors and operators.
Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal

- Primary departure point for TARP island boat services from Kota Kinabalu.

Sabah Tourism Board - Kaamatan Festival - Official festival listing and timing for Sabah's Kaamatan celebrations.

Malaysia Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) - Official weather and climate information source for Malaysia.

DAN (Divers Alert Network) - Dive accident insurance and emergency hotline resources.

DiveJourney - Kota Kinabalu area dive spots (reference) - Internal spot reference used for signature-site slugs (Manukan shore example).

Destination hero photo by Fahrul Azmi - Photographer profile: https://unsplash.com/@fahrulazmi