Balikpapan Botanical Garden

Balikpapan Botanical Garden (Kebun Raya Balikpapan) is a 309-hectare botanical garden in Karang Joang, Balikpapan Utara, Balikpapan, East Kalimantan. Established to conserve lowland dipterocarp forest ecosystems of Kalimantan, it is managed by the Balikpapan City Government in collaboration with the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN). The garden features native forest, orchid collections, themed gardens, and educational facilities, serving as a conservation, research, and recreation site.

Visitors can expect a large, forested botanical garden set within protected lowland dipterocarp forest. The site includes landscaped thematic gardens, orchid houses, a lake area, walking trails, gazebos, and viewpoints. The environment is natural and shaded with native Kalimantan flora, suitable for leisurely walks, nature observation, photography, and educational visits. Facilities include a visitor center, parking, and picnic areas.