Similajau National Park

An old photos back in 2015 during our program. The National Park is clean and well-maintained by the management.

Entrance fee RM 10 for Malaysian. Ample of parking space and restroom available at the registration counter. However, I feel a bit disappointed that all the trails and hagging bridge were closed for renovation. No news on when it will be open for public. You can only walk from registration counter to chalet pathway and it will lead to the beach, facing the south China sea. The beach side was clean and look deserted. There is a information centre with video and picture regarding the national park and the beacon project (coral reef restoration program)

Had the most joy chilling at the viewpoint deck with the sea breeze! It was kinda scary to cross the hanging bridge due to the crocodile warning! Something very different from my usual hikes The jungle can be really quiet since there ain't must people at all

Park has open for public during our visit on 20 Aug 2023. Entrance registration for visitor can be done on sarawak national park website or scan the QR code at its payment counter. The suspension pedestrian bridge still out of service. Means trail to view point, turtle beach and golden beach are closed for visiting. Activity such as BBQ or having an walk at the beach are permitted. Facilities and certain building still under/required maintenance.

Rm 10 for entrance for Malaysians. But the main bridge is still not functioning, tentatively will receive budget end of 2023, and another 6 months for it to be done. Wasn't able to go into the trails, but their beach by the side were pretty.

If you're in the the driving distance from Bintulu - including Miri where I am currently working at, this National Park is definitely worth the visit if you have the time to 1) drive to Bintulu 2) have an entire day to spend trekking and chilling at the beautiful beach at the end of the trekking. The trekking is fairly simple, but it's more challenging in the distance. It requires trekking for around 9km one way to reach the Turtle Beach II. And a little further to reach Golden Beach - which I haven't been to. I have been here three times now, and for all three times, the landscape of Turtle Beach II greatly differs depending on the weather and the season. When the time is right: sunny weather, and not monsoon season, the water is a pleasant surprise : pristine clear.

Park is open to public but all the trails, except the viewpoint trail, are closed as the bridge is under maintenance. Accomodation is also closed. Long pants and long sleeve shirt are recommended as there are many mosquitoes. Bring your own food and drinks as no stall in the park. Entrance fees is RM20 per person for non-malaysians.

Nature lovers will love it, its clean. I just tracking for 1km heading to View Point, prepare some insect repellent (mosquitos - not that much during my time). 10km tracking, one can see turtle hatching and dolphin -month of may above