Pantai Muara Travel Guide

Muara, or Pantai Muara - the Malay name for the place, lies on the northeast tip of west Brunei and is famously the country's only deep water port. Its allure for tourists is its many beaches and surrounding villages.

Worth It?
Pantai Muara is worth a look if you are staying in Bandar Seri Begawan for its beaches and if you are a boat enthusiast.
What to Do
lazing on Muara Beach, checking out the many kampongs (villages), seeing the Royal Brunei Navy, watching the cargo ships come in, day-tripping to Labaun Island.
Best Time to Go
November through February has the best weather in Brunei, when it is cool and dry.
How Long?
One day exploring the various villages and beaches.
Trivia
Pantai Muara has Brunei's only deep-water port.

Muara Beach is the big attraction and worth a day away from Bandar Seri Begawan if you are staying there. It has lovely white sand which stretches for a good mile and has food and drinking. Serasa Beach and Meragang Beach are also nearby.

The surrounding villages of Kampong Masjid Lama, Kampong Pelumpong, and Kampong Sabun are also worth a look.

Travel to Pantai Muara - Getting There

Pantai Muara doesn't have its own airport, yet Brunei International Airport is nearby in the capital Bandar Ser Begawan. You can be in Pantai Muara in minutes by taxi or a bit longer by bus direct from the airport. Labuan in Malaysia also receives international flights and is an hour's boat ride away.

Pantai Muara Things to Do

Pantai Muara Attractions

Muara Beach
the main attraction in Pantai Muara; a mile-long stretch of white sand with picnic facilities, a children's playground, toilets, and food and drink.
Pantai Muara's kampongs
called villages in English, there are several interesting kampongs around Pantai Muara including
Kampong Masjid Lama to the south, Kampong Sabun to the west, and Kampong Pelumpong.
Royal Brunei Navy
elements of the navy can be found in the Tanjong Pelumpong area, where you can see various impressive Brunei naval vessels.
Labuan
this Malay island off the northeast coast of Brunei and west of Sabah is just a short ferry ride away and is good for scuba diving and has decent shopping and nightlife.
Berakas Forestry Recreation Park
those into nature can take a look at this fabulous park, which isn't far from Pantai Muara or Bandar and features meandering pathways and picnic spots.
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