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Off The Beaten Path: Mt Santubong Climb.
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  • Written by Robdaz on Mar 16, 2005
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  • Kuching - Mt Santubong from the Santubong Bridge
  • Mt Santubong from the Santubong
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  • Not exactly off the beaten track but not a lot of tourists do this as they spent most of their time in the resorts .

    For a good work out you can climb through the rainforest to the summit of Mount Santubong. It's a 6 hours trek and can be very steep in places but will give you a fanstatic view of the surrounding arear at the top.

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    Off The Beaten Path: Orang Utans at Semenggok Rehabilitation Centre
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  • Written by Robdaz on Mar 16, 2005
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  • The Center is set up tp care for endangered species which have either been found injured in the forest, or have been kept as illegal pets. In addition to the famous Orand Utans , the centre also houses a number of different species including rescued hornbills, honey bears, gibbons and porcupines.

    It is located about 40mins drive from the City.
    The best time to visit is feeding time (approx. 8.30 to 9 am and 2.30 to 3 pm) . This will give you a good chance of seeing the semi-wild Orang Utans who live in the surrounding forest return to the feeding area.

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    Off The Beaten Path: Matang Family Park and the Matang Widlife Center.
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  • Updated by Robdaz on Jan 2, 2006
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  • Kuching - Picnic in Matang.
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  • Matang is place where my parent used to take us kids for family picnic among the lush cool topical mountain streams. It is about 40 mins from Kuching so you will need a car.

    The Wildlife Center will also give you an opportunity to see Orang Utans and other local wildlife but for me it's the opportunty to get out of the city, see the country side and take a dip in the cold mountain stream which is the main draw.

    With the heat and humidity in Kuching it is always great to take an enjoyable dip in the cold stream under the shady canopy of trees there This is one of the locals favourite thing to do on weekend so expect it to be quite crowded on weekend. If you can go during the weekdays.

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    Phone: +++082 225012.
    Website: www.forestry.sarawak.gov.my
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    Comments for Robdaz about Kuching
    tiger9090a Mon Jan 2, 2006 19:10 UTC
     Wow - That Mt Santubong picture looks amazing!
    Dstraynger Fri Jul 8, 2005 00:49 UTC
     your pictures in and around Damai are great! I've enjoyed seafood in Buntal too. :-)
    Wild_Orchid Tue Jul 5, 2005 03:26 UTC
     Wow! fantastic pictures on your travelogue, and also the sunset on the cover page. Buntal is my favourite place for seafood.
    easyoar Mon Jun 20, 2005 21:51 UTC
     I never quite got to Kuching when I was in the area, looks like I missed out! The name reminds me more of cash registers or a fruit machine paying out, than it does of cats though ;-)
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