Pengenalan
Tapak Warisan Dunia, Taman Kinabalu yang meliputi kawasan seluas 754 km persegi telah diwartakan sebagai Taman pada tahun 1964. Asas penubuhan kawasan perlindungan di Kinabalu telah dibentuk selepas laporan daripada Ekspedisi Saintifik Royal Society Kinabalu pada tahun 1962-1964 diketuai oleh Prof. Corner. Ia merupakan Taman pertama di negeri Sabah, Borneo Malaysia.
Antara tarikan utama pelancong di Taman Kinabalu adalah kemegahan dan keindahan Gunung Kinabalu, iaitu gunung tertinggi diantara Himalaya dan New Guinea. Cerunan pada gunung tersebut kaya dengan himpunan tumbuhan dan kepelbagaian spesies haiwan. Dengan pertalian biodiversiti tumbuhan flora dari Himalaya, China, Australia, Semenanjung serta kawasan pan-tropika.
Pintu masuk utama pelancong terletak di kawasan ibu pejabat Taman Kinabalu iaitu 92km dari Kota Kinabalu dan terletak pada ketinggian 1,520m dari paras laut. Iklim yang sejuk menarik lebih 250,000 pelawat pada tahun 2009 dengan anggaran sebanyak 47,000 membuat percubaan menakluki puncak Gunung Kinabalu. Pusat pentadbiran Taman Kinabalu terletak di bangunan Pusat Pemuliharaan dan juga pada bangunan yang sama juga merupakan pejabat serta kemudahan penyelidikan dan pendidikan.
Taman Kinabalu Tapak Warisan Dunia
Kinabalu UNESCO Global Geopark Kinabalu UNESCO Global Geopark (KUGGp)
Waktu Buka
Waktu Buka : 8.00am - 5.00pm (Isnin to Ahad)** Kebun Botanikal: Kemasukan Terakhir 3.00pm
Yuran Kemasukan
List of fees for Kinabalu Park.
| # | Perkara | 18 tahun dan keatas | Below 17 Years | Kenyataan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Yuran Konservasi (Warganegara) | RM 10 | RM 5 | Below 12 Years / Above 60 Years & OKU : Free of Charge |
| 02 | Yuran Konservasi (Bukan Warganegara) | RM 50 | RM 25 | -- |
| 03 | Mount Kinabalu Climbing Permit (Malaysian) | RM 100 | RM 50 | -- |
| 04 | Mount Kinabalu Climbing Permit (International) | RM 400 | RM 200 | -- |
Botanical Garden
Botanical Garden new fees.
| # | Perkara | 18 tahun dan keatas | Below 17 Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Yuran Konservasi (Warganegara) | RM 4 | RM 2 |
| 02 | Yuran Konservasi (Bukan Warganegara) | RM 5 | RM 3 |
Substation
The Kinabalu Park boundaries stretches over 100km long in 3 districts and monitoring it would be an exasperating task for enforcement officers. Substations were set up at strategic locations around the park's boundaries. Beside serving as a ranger outposts, substations are gaining popularity due to its unique natural attractions and easy access for local visitors. The substation was also frequently used by the Sabah Parks research unit conducting floral and faunal inventories.
| # | Substation | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Poring Hot Springs Substation Conservation Fees | Ranau |
| 02 | Mesilau Substation Close | Kundasang - 04.07.1995 |
| 03 | Sayap Substation Conservation Fees | Kota Belud - 1992 |
| 04 | Serinsim Substation Conservation Fees | Kota Marudu - 1995 |
| 05 | Monggis Substation Conservation Fees | Ranau |
| 06 | Nalapak Substation Conservation Fees | Kota Marudu - 1995 |
The Serinsim substation is about 32km from Kota Marudu and lies between the Serinsim and Kinarom river. A hostel which could accomodate 16 person is available for the public. Amongs the attractions at Serinsim were 'Makam SiGunting' or Si Gunting graveyard, Bat Cave and trail to the summit of Namboyukong.
The Monggis is about 45km from Ranau town and climbing Mount Tomboyukon begins from this sub-station.
The Sayap is known for its hiking trails that lead to the Kemantis waterfall.
The Nalapak is a ranger outpost also known as 'sub-stesen Utara' or north sub-station due to its location in the northern most tip of Kinabalu Park.
Activities at Kinabalu Park
The mountain garden is open from 9.00am to 4.00pm everyday. Visitors can visit the garden and roam by themself at anytime during the opening hours, however a conducted guided tour through the garden with Sabah Park's interpretation guide are scheduled at 9.00am , 12.00 and 3.00pm.
A guide walk through the nature trail with Sabah Park's interpretation guide are scheduled to begin at 11.00am everyday.
(Venue: Starts from the Kinabalu Multipurpose Hall)
A Briefing for climbers to Mount. Kinabalu is also conducted by SSL Naturalist at 6.00pm everyday.
Facilities
KINABALU GEOPARK GALLERY
A glimpse view and introduction to the Aspiring Kinabalu Geopark which located at Conservation centre building.
CONFERENCE ROOM
DA Rafflesia shaped round table and can comfortably accommodate 25 person.
MULTI PURPOSE HALL
Used mostly by staff for badminton and court games and occasionally for events and dinner.
ACCOMMODATION
In the Kinabalu Park Headquarters compound several accommodations ranging from the basic hostel type of luxurious chalet are available. All accommodation inside the HQ compound is run by SSL. Several other accommodations outside is also available.
