Kinabalu Park Headquarters is situated at the southern boundary of the Park and lies 83 kms from Kota Kinabalu by paved road, 24 kms further on is the small but busy town of Ranau, and 19 kms north of here is the Park’s station at Poring Hot Springs.

There are daily bus service between Kota Kinabalu and Ranau, stopping at the Park Headquarters. It departs from the Kota Kinabalu bus station at 7.30 a.m. and the journey to the Park takes about 2 hours. The return trip to Kota Kinabalu passes the Headquarters about 8.00 a.m.

Numerous charter Landrovers and buses are available and are recommended for groups and most tourists. Charter information and arrangements can be obtained through the Park Warden.

A helicopter landing pad is available at the park Headquarters. Several companies can provide small aircraft and helicopters for charter.