Similajau National Park

Similajau National park located in Bintulu Division - FDSPic

Description

Situated in Bintulu Division (about 30km from Bintulu Town) the national park provides recreational ground for the people within the central region of Sarawak. It has one of the most beautiful coastal areas in Malaysia with miles of unspoiled white and golden sand and rocky beaches facing the South China Sea.

First gazetted on 1 December 1976 and published to public on 20 April 1978 with and areas of 7,064 hectares of virgin forest, starting from Sungai Likau in the south and as far as 30km stretch to Sungai Similajau to the north. Another 1,932 hectares of areas was extended to the park on 17 February 2000 this made the total areas to 8,996 hectares. Even though it’s a small area of strip land running from North-South direction, approximately 30km, but it is rich in flora and fauna that provided nature lovers with rich experience and activities.

Interesting Flora and Fauna found in the park

The flora consist of three main types namely; Beach, Kerangas and Mixed Dipterocarp Forest, which provide Home to various species of plants, trees and wildlife. Among the well-known plants found here are the Tongkat Ali (Eurycoma longisolia) and Bintangor trees (Barringtonia Asiatica). The terrestrial fauna of the park boasts 24 Recorded species of mammals, such as gibbons, banded langurs and long-tailed macaque. The Park records the presence of 185 species of birds, which include hornbills and migratory water birds like Storm’s Stork. A very noteworthy reptile found here is the Saltwater Crocodile. Lucky visitors may be able to sight dolphins out amongst the waves. Occasionally, green turtles come ashore to lay their eggs. Visitors are advised that turtles are totally protected animals and that it is an offence to disturb them or their eggs.

Places of Interest

Batu Mandi

About 4 kilometers of the shore of Kuala Sungai Likau. Can be reached only by boat. Noticeable from the Park only during low tide.

View Point

Located at the headlands of Kuala Sungai Likau. It is a shelter, sited strategically for nature lovers to view the Marine life, birds and other creature around the park.

Batu Anchau

It is a black bare rock surface situated at the end reach of the Batu Anchau trail and about 2km walk from the Park Office.

Selunsur Rapid

It is a rapid that exist at the end reach of the Selunsur Rapid trail. It is about 6.8 km from the Park Office. The rapid can be noticed clearly after a heavy down pour and fast flowing of high volume water on the steep rock surface.

Turtle Beach

There are 2 units of Turtle Beach namely Turtle Beach I and Beach II. They are located about 6 and 7 km away from the Park Office. These are the places where Turtles land for laying eggs. This occasionally happens during the month of March till September annually.

Golden Beach

It’s a ‘Beach of Wonders’. The splendid long stretch of golden sand gives it name ‘Golden Beach’. From the Park Office to the beach is about 10 km walks. It is again the suitable place for the turtles to land and lay eggs.

Sebubong Pool

It is a natural pool at the sebubong River. It can only be reached by mean of fast boat as there is no existing rail connecting from the Park Office.

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