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ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES
Forests and Nature Reserve Parks
BRUNEI-MUARA
Bukit Shahbandar Forest
Recreational Park
Known for its rolling terrainof various trails
with different levels of difficulty across 11
hills, the Bukit Shahbandar Recreational
Park is popular among hikers ranging
from beginners and casuals to veterans.
Spread over 70 hectares of land, the
park is especially popular during early
mornings and lateafternoons, thecoolest
times of the day and perfect for hiking.
The park also features an observation
tower at the highest point of the hills.
Reach the top and treat yourself with a
stunning aerial view of the forest park.
Tasek Lama
Recreational Park
One of the oldest recreational parks in
the country, Tasek Lama Recreational
Park offers challenging hiking trails,
a playground, an outdoor gym and a
Japanese garden. This multifaceted
park attracts adventurous hikers as well
as leisure guests. Nestled within the
compound is a picturesque waterfall to
admire and immerse yourself in nature.
While at the park, visitors can also delight
in thediverse flora and fauna, including its
cheeky full time residents, themacaques.
Situated two kilometres away from the
capital, this park is perfect for those
looking to escape from the urban hustle.
Berakas Forest Reserve
Recreational Park
Spread over 348 hectares of land,
Berakas Forest Reserve Recreational Park
features camping grounds, barbecue
and picnic areas that can accommodate
social gatherings and other events.
This park is also especially known for its
diverse range of trees.
While dominated by
Kerangas
trees, the
park also hosts a unique range of flora
such as the
Ru Runang
(Casuarina sp),
Sindok-sindok
(Endospermum spp)
, and
Selunsor (Tristania sp)
. Stands of trees
such as
Acacia mangium
,
Jagus, Klinkii
Pine and
Kapur bukit (Dryobalanops sp)
can also be found.