Outward Bound Sabah centre sits on a 100 acres of land formerly a rubber plantation area. Only 25% of the land were being developed for buildings and facilities, the rest remains secondary jungle. The Kawang river mouth is just besides and overlooking the South China Sea.

Sir Lester Davies (first warden) once said "the land is the most ideal and strategic location for an Outward Bound school". All is truth as many program areas with perfect environment can be reached easily i.e Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park, Kawang Forest Reserve, Mount Kinabalu, rivers and the surrounding. 

25 minutes drive to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 30 minutes to the city Kota Kinabalu, 30 minutes to Queen Elizabeth State Hospital, 25 minutes to Papar Hospital equip with 24 hour emergency services, 15 minutes to the federal army regiment camp and 25 minutes to Papar Police Station.

 

Boathouse Facing the Kawang river and cornered at the end of the beach makes it an ideal site for water activities and beach activities. It is used to store all water activity equipment.	Conference Room It can accommodate up to 120 audience, air-conditioned with complete PA system. Commonly used for executive program for seminars, talks and lectures.	Dining Hall Maximum capacity of 120 participants at one time, the food served are Halal food prepared by our Muslim cooks.
Dormitory All course participants are housed in this type of accomodation. There are 120 beds in 12 rooms with fans. There are also two blocks of washroom for men and ladies respectively.	Assembly Hall Also known as "OBS Global Village", the interior was designed to showcase cultural elements, a place for indoor activities such as group discussion, presentations and skill lectures	Main Office This is the main operations and adminitration office building. All activities are being planned and manage from this building.
Bonfire Area This is the popular activity for end of course get together. The site was improvised to make it more condisive for presentation.	Flag Poles Every morning, all participants gathered in this area to share information as well as to boost patriotism.	Sunset View Point When weather permits, spectacular view of sunset can be seen from the beach. The sighting of sunset are always different from the others makes it a good way to explain the future, an ideal place for solo reflection.
The Beach This is another popular site because of its peacefulness, many instructors would use this to have an depth review.	Entrance A popular place for group photo taking. The word "Kopivosian" is a Kadazan expression of peace, also used to express welcome.	Communal Dinner In the Outward Bound tradition, we put high concern on good relationship, team spirit, strong sense of community and compassion.

"The course has been a reminder that life can be simpler, that problems can be surmounted, that nature is majestic, and that strangers can be friends."