Similajau National Park

Sarawak


Similajau National Park, 30km north of Bintulu, is a quiet coastal park with nice white-sand beaches, good walking trails and simple accommodation. A new interpretation centre built in 2017 has added to the park's appeal to visitors.


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1. Interpretation Centre

0.02 MILES

Opened in 2018, Similajau's Interpretation Centre offers modern and interactive exhibits covering the park's flora, fauna and natural history. In front of…

2. Similajau Beach

0.16 MILES

The casuarina-lined beach at Similajau park HQ, strewn with driftwood but clean, is a great place to chill out. Unfortunately, the presence of crocodiles…

3. Council Negeri Monument

14.46 MILES

Commemorates Sarawak's first legislative-assembly meeting of Brooke officials and local chieftains held in 1867 in Bintulu.

4. Tua Pek Kong

14.48 MILES

This classic Chinese temple adds vibrant colour to the rather drab city centre. The serenity is somewhat marred by the sound of cock-a-doodle-doos…