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Niah National Park
from Batu Niah Bazaar
 

There are many caves in Niah National Park, tourists only explore the three main caves:
1- Traders Cave
2- Great Cave
3- Painted Cave
 

Traders Cave	Great Cave	Painted Cave

Park Headquarters of Niah National Park

This is located at Pangkalan Lubang and is a showcase centre for Sarawak and has received a sizeable investment.
The museum has some interesting displays on the geology, archaeology and ecology of the area and is well worth a visit before the walk.

Entry tickets are 10 Ringgit for adults and 5 Ringgit for children payable at the office in the HQ.

The Board Walk

The board walk is enclosed on both sides by dense primary rainforest and the route is fascinating in its own right.
Damaged by fallen tree trunks, certain section of the board walk is under repair. Here you can see the different between Old Boards and New Boards.
 

Jetty of Niah National Park

1- From Park Headquarter
2- This side to the caves
3- Niah River
The Great Cave is 3.5 km from the Park Headquarters. The start of the boardwalk that leads to the caves is on the opposite side of the Niah River, so a short but fun ferry ride across the river is the staring point.
1 Ringgit each before 5.00 pm. 1.5 Ringgit each after 5 (last crossing 7.30).

Car Park in Niah National Park

CANTEEN

There is a cafeteria that serves simple local dishes and various soft drinks for thirsty travelers.

Niah Cave paintings are fenced-off to protect the paintings.

Hostel in Niah NationalPark

Niah National Park has a number of chalets and hostels for visitors to stay over night.
These accommodation available here can be booked from the visitor’s info centre in Miri.
The alternative is you can use one of three Hotels in Batu Niah Town 3 Km away.
A guide is not essential as the trail is clear but they are not expensive and will give you some additional information.
 

Entrance to paved path from Niah Park to Batu Niah Town

The paved path to Batu Niah Town is 2.5 Kilometers along the Niah River. The path is running parallel to the Niah River.
This is a pleasant stroll along the riverbank from the Park  to the Town where you arrived at the red Tua Pek Kong Chinese Temple.

Sungai Niah Bridge
 

Distance from the above Sungai Naih Bridge to following points:
To Miri 96.5 Km
To Bintulu 115 Km
To Niah Rest Stop (Batu Niah Junction) 100 meters
To Batu Niah Bazaar 11 Km
To Niah National Park 15Km
 

Sample receipt for room in Forest Lodge Type 7 (Hostel)

Entry Pass for Niah National Park for Senior Citizen and Adult

Entry Fees/Admission Fees

A nominal entry fee for all National Parks in Sarawak.

Entrance fee is RM10 for adult and RM5 for child. RM5 for Senior Citizen & Disabled.
Entrance fees are paid upon arrival at the park HQ. Remember to get a trail map of the park at the counter.
A permit is required for professional photography or filming, which should be arranged in advance with the National Parks Booking Office in Miri.
 

Wooden remains of huts used by nest collectors till 1970s.
Traders Cave at Niah National Park
 

The Trader’s Cave

The first significant rock formation you reach is called the Trader's Cave, which is really an extended rock overhang rather than a cave proper. This is where the birds nest and guano traders traditionally conduct their business, hence the name. A few minutes later, the West Mouth of the Great Cave comes into view, and you are left in no doubt that this cave deserves its name.

Express buses terminal in Bintulu City: Terminal Bus Bintulu	Rest and stop in Batu Niah Junction: Batu Niah Junction	Express buses terminal in Pujut, Miri City: Terminal Bus Pujut, Miri

TRANSPORT
There is no taxi stand at the Niah Park non any minivan service available.
You can request the park office to call a taxi from the main road junction to come to the park to pick you. But that fare may cost a bit higher.
If you are unable to get any transport out of the park, try this private taxi : Mobil Phone 017-8082008. The driver is a Chinese who speak English. He might be an old man today, but when he was young he and his adventurous young peer group ventured deep into the Niah caves. He has interesting stories to tell such as unnamed caves with ancient "Jar Coffins". These caves have never visited by travelers and tourists.
Private taxi from Niah Town to the park is Rm 10.00. This is the same with from the Niah Junction to the park also Rm 10.00.

BUS SERVICE TERMINATED - From Miri Town to Batu Niah Town

The regular direct bus service to Batu Niah Town (4 km from Park HQ) from Miri Bus Station is no more in service for several years. This is due to insufficient passengers as now a day most people own a car.

Now you have to take the indirect buses from Miri Town to Pujut Express Bus Terminal to Batu Niah Junction then a taxi from here to Batu Niah Town
Or if you are willing to pay higher fee to charter a Taxi directly from Miri Town to Batu Niah Town.

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