Penang National Park is located at the northwestern tip of Penang Island, facing the Straits of Malacca. It is approximately 475 km from Kuala Lumpur and about 30 km (around 45 minutes) from George Town, Penang. There are two entry points: Teluk Bahang and Kuala Sungai Pinang in Balik Pulau.
By Car:
Main Entrance – Teluk Bahang
Drive via the North-South Expressway, exiting at the Penang Bridge interchange. Follow the road towards Batu Ferringhi and continue on to Teluk Bahang. The journey should take about 30 minutes.
GPS Coordinates: 5° 23’36.8″N, 100° 12’22.6″E
Entrance via Kuala Sungai Pinang
Drive until you reach the Sungai Pinang Police Station. Turn at the junction, then turn left when you see SJKC Yu Chye Chinese School.
GPS Coordinates: 5° 23’27.8″N, 100° 11’48.3″E
By Public Transport:
You can either take a taxi service or board Rapid Penang bus number 101 or 102 from Komtar Bus Terminal or Weld Quay Bus Terminal (Jetty). The bus will stop right outside the entrance to the National Park at Teluk Bahang.
Second Entrance (Kuala Sungai Pinang): 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, daily
Closed for lunch: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM, daily
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Lodging service is concentrated at famous tourist spots – Batu Feringghi and Teluk Bahang. Visitors can also camp at campsite in Penang National Park.
ACTIVITIES | |
Montserratpretive Centre | Introduction to Penang National Park and its overall ecosystem. *Temporarily closed for maintenance |
Camping | Kerachut Beach and Teluk Kampi |
Wildlife Observation |
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Water Activities | Cruising along the coast by boat. |
Picnicking | Kerachut Beach and Teluk Kampi Beach. |
Fishing | Kerachut Beach and Teluk Kampi Beach. |
Jungle Trekking |
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Hill Hiking |
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Muka Head Lighthouse |
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Turtle Conservation Centre |
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Visit to the Meromictic Lake |
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LOCATION | VISITORS LIMITATION |
Kerachut Beach | 80 |
Teluk Kampi | 80 |
Sungai Tukun | 40 |
First Campsite Bukit Batu Hitam | 20 |
Advance booking is required for any camping activity at campsites within the park area. Please contact us to make a reservation.
For more information, please contact:
Superintendent
Penang National Park
Jalan Hassan Abbas, Teluk Bahang
11050 Pulau Pinang
Tel: 04-881 3530 / 04-881 3500
Fax: 04-881 2016
Email: tnpp@wildlife.gov.my