About Gunung Gading National Park
Gunung Gading National Park is a protected rainforest reserve in Lundu District, Sarawak, near the town of Lundu about 85 km northwest of Kuching. Gazetted in 1983, it covers rugged hills including Gunung Gading and Gunung Perigi. The park is best known as a conservation site for Rafflesia tuan-mudae, the world's largest flower, and features jungle trails, waterfalls, streams and diverse flora and fauna attracting nature visitors.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a lowland and hill rainforest setting with marked jungle trails ranging from short plankwalks to steep summit treks. The park headquarters area has a visitor centre, accommodation and picnic areas. Trails lead through dense forest to waterfalls and bathing pools, viewpoints and Rafflesia bloom sites when in flower. The environment is humid and natural, with opportunities for nature walks, photography and guided trekking.
Key highlights
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Conservation site for Rafflesia tuan-mudae, the world's largest flower
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Network of jungle trails including Waterfall Trail and summit trails to Gunung Gading and Gunung Perigi
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Forest waterfalls and natural bathing pools
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Diverse rainforest flora and fauna and birdwatching opportunities
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Scenic hill and coastal landscape near Lundu and Sematan
History of Gunung Gading National Park
Gazetted as a national park in 1983 and opened to visitors in 1994, Gunung Gading National Park was established primarily to conserve the Rafflesia tuan-mudae and the surrounding hill rainforest ecosystem of Gunung Gading and Gunung Perigi.
Culture & Context
The park is significant for nature conservation and environmental education in Sarawak and is valued by local communities in Lundu as a protected natural heritage area showcasing the region's rainforest biodiversity.
Route
| By air | Via Kuching International Airport (KCH), then continue by road to Lundu |
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