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Badas (Brunei)
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Practical info — Badas

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🌤 Weather — 5 days

📍 Nearby

Sights nearby

💡 Tips

  • Tourist facilities are practically non-existent; bring your own drinking water and snacks.
  • The settlement is primarily known for housing the water pumping station for Seria.
  • Access is often via a sandy track on the old railway route, a 4x4 vehicle is recommended.
  • Stay on marked paths if exploring the peat swamp forest to avoid wild animals.

🍽 Food

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Provisions from Seria

Bring your own food as there are no dining options or stalls here.

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Bottled water

The jungle humidity is very high, so carrying plenty of water is crucial.

🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots

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Advance supplies

Get all your shopping done in Seria or Kuala Belait before arriving.

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Fuel

Fill up your vehicle's tank beforehand, as there are no petrol stations.

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Peat swamp forest

A perfectly quiet and untouched natural environment for nature lovers.

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Old pipeline trail

Features good opportunities for very secluded and quiet trekking.

Badas is a historically significant location in the Belait District, known primarily for its role in Brunei's early industrial development. At the beginning of the 20th century, a narrow-gauge railway was built here to transport equipment and personnel to the emerging oil fields in Seria. One of the most important facilities on site is the Badas Waterworks, which plays a crucial role in supplying the Belait District with drinking water. The settlement is situated amidst a swamp and peat landscape that hosts unique flora and fauna, including rare orchid species. Geographically, Badas is located south of the coastal region and is accessible via a side road from the main link between Seria and Mumong. Despite its small population, Badas remains an essential part of Brunei's regional infrastructure due to its vital supply function and pioneering industrial history.

Best time to visit & climate

The most pleasant time to visit is Feb–Apr.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg °C262626272727272727262626
Rain mm334164163210226235225214228299319359

Geography

Coordinates
4.56670, 114.40000

Facts

  • Located in the Belait District.
  • Home to the historical Badas railway terminal.
  • Site of the Badas Water Treatment Plant.
  • Supplies fresh water to Seria and Kuala Belait.
  • Surrounded by unique peat swamp forest ecosystems.
  • Crucial for the early 20th-century oil industry logistics.

Explore nearby

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Andulau Forest ReserveAndulau Forest Reserve6 km · NExplore →
Luagan Lalak Bird Watching AreaLuagan Lalak Bird Watching Area7 km · NExplore →
Lumut Power StationLumut Power Station9 km · NWExplore →
Seria Oil FieldSeria Oil Field9 km · SExplore →
LabiLabi10 km · NEExplore →
Sungai Liang Recreation ParkSungai Liang Recreation Park11 km · NWExplore →

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Badas located?
In the interior of the Belait District.
What is important there?
It is known for its water pumping station for the oil industry.
Is there a forest?
Yes, it is located amidst swamp forests.
Is it touristy?
No, it is more of a technical and rural area.
How do you get there?
Via a road from Seria heading inland.
Badas: where is it located?
Badas is located in Brunei.
Badas: when is the best time to visit?
The most pleasant time to visit is Feb, Apr.
Badas: why is it worth visiting?
Badas is a historically significant location in the Belait District, known primarily for its role in Brunei's early industrial development.
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The heart of Brunei's oil industry, where commercial oil was first discovered in 1929.
Sungai Liang — Badas (Brunei)
Sungai Liang
An important industrial and forestry center in the Belait District.
Labi — Badas (Brunei)
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An inland area famous for its lush tropical rainforests, longhouses, and agricultural produce.
Lumut — Badas (Brunei)
Lumut
A coastal settlement in Belait District, housing the Brunei LNG plant.

Nature

Lumut Beach — Badas (Brunei)
Lumut Beach
A beach near Brunei's oil and gas facilities, popular with locals.
Luagan Lalak Lake — Badas (Brunei)
Luagan Lalak Lake
A unique alluvial floodplain that transforms into a picturesque lake during the rainy season, equipped with boardwalks.
Belait River — Badas (Brunei)
Belait River
The longest river in Brunei, flowing through dense peat swamp forests and forming the lifeblood of the Belait district.

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Labi Forest Reserve — Badas (Brunei)
Labi Forest Reserve
A nature reserve located deep in the hills of the Belait district, combining hot springs, traditional Iban longhouses, and primary forest.
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Andulau Forest Reserve
One of the oldest forest reserves in Brunei, protecting a dense tropical lowland rainforest and a wide variety of tree species.
Luagan Lalak Bird Watching Area — Badas (Brunei)
Luagan Lalak Bird Watching Area
During the dry season, this lake transforms into a vast grassland that attracts countless bird species.
Lumut Power Station — Badas (Brunei)
Lumut Power Station
A power station that meets a large part of the electricity demand of the industrial and civilian areas in the Belait District.
Seria Oil Field — Badas (Brunei)
Seria Oil Field
The oldest and most important commercial oil field in Brunei, discovered in 1929.
Brunei LNG Plant — Badas (Brunei)
Brunei LNG Plant
One of the oldest liquefied natural gas plants in the world, processing much of Brunei's gas.
Billionth Barrel Monument — Badas (Brunei)
Billionth Barrel Monument
A historical monument in Seria commemorating the production of the billionth barrel of crude oil in Brunei.
Labi Coffee Plantations — Badas (Brunei)
Labi Coffee Plantations
The hilly region of Labi is known for its emerging coffee production.