Things to do in Gunung Mulu National Park
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Moonmilk Cave
You can walk back from Wind and Clearwater caves to park HQ via a concrete path and plank walk that winds through the narrow passage of Moonmilk Cave. This is a highly recommended variation, but be warned that there is a steep climb en route, and you'll need a headlamp for the cave. When you get to the cave, keep an eye out for the jungle creeper that winds its way into the cave - like a giant octopus tentacle exploring the darkness.
After a rain, you may encounter clouds of brilliant black and green Brooke's birdwing butterflies. The total distance from Wind Cave to park HQ is 3km. You can also do the walk in reverse, from park HQ to the cave, which is around 2km. A guid…
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Clearwater Cave
Like Deer and Lang's caves, the park requires that you join a guided tour to visit this and Wind Cave (tours depart park HQ at 09:45 and 10:30). However, in this case, it's worth it, and the fee includes a great boat trip up the Sungai Melinau. Clearwater Cave is said to be the longest cave in Southeast Asia (the tour only visits a tiny segment of the cave near one of its mouths).
The real highlight of Clearwater Cave is the underground river that runs through the chambers -it's straight out of King Solomon's Mines. Bring a swimsuit, because there's a wonderful swimming hole outside the entrance to Clearwater Cave.
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Deer Cave
The star of the caves is Deer Cave, which contains the world's largest cave passage - over 2km in length and 174m in height. The cave is reached from park headquarters by a fascinating 3km plank walk. In an unfortunate bit of bureaucratic overkill, the park requires that you join a guided tour to the cave (tours depart park headquarters at 13:45 and 14:30). Once inside the cave, take your time and don't be afraid to hang back and savour the grandeur in the silence. If it's rained recently, you'll notice a thin waterfall descending from the cave roof - when caught in the sunlight from outside the cave, the effect is magical.
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Mulu Canopy Skywalk
One of the real highlights of the park is its brilliant new Mulu Canopy Skywalk, easily the best in Southeast Asia. The park requires that you traverse it as part of a guided walk. Despite the relatively steep cost, we urge you not to skip this attraction - every bit of the 480m length is unforgettable.
Climbing to the canopy is really the only way to see what a tropical rainforest is all about, since most of the action happens in the canopy, not on the ground. Contact Park Headquarters (HQ) for more details or to arrange a guide.
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Gunung Mulu National Park
The Gunung Mulu National Park may well be the single most impressive destination in all of Borneo. There are few parks in the world that pack so many natural marvels into such a small space. From some of the world's most incredible (and accessible) caves, to brilliant old-growth tropical rainforest, to some out and out natural oddities such as the Pinnacles formation on Mt Api, Mulu National Park is truly one of the world's great wonders. It belongs at or near the top of any Borneo itinerary.
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Wind Cave
About 3km southwest of Bau, the Wind Cave is a network of underground streams on the banks of the Batang Kayan. Slippery, unlit boardwalks run through the caves, allowing you to wander along three main passages with chittering bats swooping over your head. Don’t be tempted to leave the boardwalk if you see steps in the rock – this is probably the exit to a subterranean adventure-caving trail.
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Clearwater Connection
A 4.8km trip that starts at Wind Cave and heads into the wild chambers of the famous Clearwater Cave. There is a good bit of scrambling and the route includes a 1.5km river section. Contact Park Headquarters (HQ) for more details or to arrange a guide.
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Lagangs Cave, Beginner Route
The beginner route through Lagangs Cave is good for families and groups. The walk to and from the cave takes around three hours, and the cave portion takes about an hour. Contact Park Headquarters (HQ) for more details or to arrange a guide
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Lagangs Cave, Intermediate Route
Similar to the above, but with an extra hour in the cave spent climbing a 150m slope to the cave's exit. Includes a river swim after exit and a visit to Paku Falls. Contact Park Headquarters (HQ) for more details or to arrange a guide.
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Turtle Cave
This quick jaunt along the river near the entrance to Clearwater Cave is the perfect introduction to adventure caving. It leaves daily at noon from park HQ. Contact Park Headquarters for more details or to arrange a guide
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Stonehorse Cave
Start with a 2km walk through the jungle then spend around three hours travelling through large passages with up to 35m ceilings. Contact Park Headquarters (HQ) for more details or to arrange a guide.
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Drunken Forest
This section of Clearwater Cave is accessed from the Mulu Summit Trail. The entrance is about three hours' walk from park HQ. This section of the cave is famous for a forest of white stalagmites.
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Racer Cave
About 30 minutes' walk from park HQ, this two-hour route requires a bit of upper-body strength. Contact Park Headquarters (HQ) for more details or to arrange a guide.
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Drunken Forest
This section of Clearwater Cave is accessed from the Mulu Summit Trail. The entrance is about three hours' walk from park HQ. This section of the cave is famous for a forest of white stalagmites.
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Deer Cave
The star of the caves is Deer Cave, which contains the world's largest cave passage - over 2km in length and 174m in height. The cave is reached from park headquarters by a fascinating 3km plank walk. In an unfortunate bit of bureaucratic overkill, the park requires that you join a guided tour to the cave (tours depart park headquarters at 13:45 and 14:30). Once inside the cave, take your time and don't be afraid to hang back and savour the grandeur in the silence. If it's rained recently, you'll notice a thin waterfall descending from the cave roof - when caught in the sunlight from outside the cave, the effect is magical.
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Gunung Mulu National Park
The Gunung Mulu National Park may well be the single most impressive destination in all of Borneo. There are few parks in the world that pack so many natural marvels into such a small space. From some of the world's most incredible (and accessible) caves, to brilliant old-growth tropical rainforest, to some out and out natural oddities such as the Pinnacles formation on Mt Api, Mulu National Park is truly one of the world's great wonders. It belongs at or near the top of any Borneo itinerary.
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