The jetty is the only point of entry to Sarawak's oldest national park, established in 1957.
The boat transit is subject to tidal conditions, which may occasionally restrict departures.
The park is renowned for being the best location in Borneo to spot wild proboscis monkeys.
The surrounding Bako Peninsula contains seven distinct ecosystems including beach forest and mangrove swamp.
The Bako National Park Carpark and Boat Jetty serves as the mandatory primary gateway for accessing Bako National Park, as the park remains inaccessible by road. Visitors must purchase park permits and boat tickets at this facility before embarking on a twenty-minute boat transit across the South China Sea. The jetty area features a registration office for mandatory visitor check-in and check-out procedures. The site functions as a transfer point between private transportation and the park's fleet of small motorboats. Rainforest trails begin directly upon arrival at the park's main beach terminal located across the water. The surrounding coastal landscape is defined by erosion-carved rock formations and hidden estuaries.
The jetty edge facing the open sea, capturing the contrast between the rainforest coastline and the water.
Register at the park office immediately upon arrival to ensure your name is on the mandatory passenger manifest.
Use waterproof bags for cameras and electronics during the boat crossing to protect against sea spray.
Wear insect repellent before leaving the jetty area to prepare for the rainforest environment.
Do not attempt to walk to the park, as there is no land path; do not ignore the mandatory registration desk.
Operations are periodically suspended during the monsoon season (typically November to February) if sea conditions are deemed unsafe for small boats.
Avoid littering; all waste must be carried back out of the park. Keep voices low to avoid disturbing local wildlife.
