Ulu Temburong National Park: Permit, Temuai Boat, and Boardwalk Planning Guide

Ulu Temburong is Brunei’s first national park, and it needs more planning than a simple forest viewpoint.

The Forestry Department describes a chain of access: public launch toward Temburong, Bangar, Kampong Batang Duri, a temuai ride on Sungai Temburong, registration at park headquarters, then the boardwalk.

What to know first

• Visitors must obtain a certified permit before entering the park.
• Access from Brunei-Muara to Temburong relies heavily on the public launch service.
• From Bangar, visitors travel about 16km inland to Kampong Batang Duri before the temuai ride.
• At park headquarters, visitors register their names before continuing to the boardwalk.
• Rules prohibit entry without permit, disturbing animals, removing plants or objects, and littering.

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Think of access as a chain

This is not a park where the main task is finding a car park. The route depends on water transport, Bangar, an inland transfer, the temuai boat, and registration. Each link needs time.

Pack for a wet forest

The official list points to long sleeves or a hat, suitable training shoes, a water bottle, and a rain jacket. Trails can be slippery after rain, and river conditions can affect the boat ride.

Use the boardwalk as an ecology route

The Forestry Department describes dipterocarp trees, palms, epiphytes, riverine forest, and canopy life. Treat the boardwalk as a way to notice forest structure, not only as a photo platform.

Respect the permit logic

The rules exist to protect the park. Do not enter without a permit, disturb wildlife, cut or remove plants, damage structures, or litter. Follow the guide and registration process.

Realistic checks

Confirm the permit process and transport before departure. Build spare time into the day because rain and river conditions can change the pace.

Sources

• Brunei Forestry Department - Ulu Temburong National Park
• Brunei Forestry Department - Forest Recreation