Unique Brunei

Flying on RBA from Melbourne will take you directly to the small nation of Brunei, one of three countries which call Borneo its home.

IT’S a short flight time of 6 hours and 50 minutes between Melbourne and Brunei. The nation lies in the heart of Borneo on top of the island, between Indonesia to the West and Malaysia to the East. Officially known as “The abode of Peace”, as a destination, it is an exciting melting pot of culture, cuisine and nature and this tiny nation and its people are warm and engaging and always very welcoming to tourists with many places to explore.

OMAR ALI SAIFUDDIEN MOSQUE AND THE WATER VILLAGE

A drawcard for people of any faith is the Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque, situated in downtown Bandar Seri Begawan; the Capital city of Brunei. The grandness of this holy site is shown with its roof crafted in gold and it is considered as one of the most beautiful mosques in Asia Pacific. The nearby Kampong Ayer is the world’s largest water village and was established as an old fishing village 1300 years ago, yet today remains a place which 30,000 people still live and work in, connected by water taxis and foot bridges. Homes, schools and even hospitals are built on stilts in the river and a commute by boat is the local daily routine.

BEAUTIFUL NATURE OF BRUNEI

One of the only places that can claim to have a waterfall 15 minutes away from the CBD, Brunei’s capital has the Tasek Lama Recreational Park where you can witness the wonders of tropical flora and fauna and follow a trail to witness the nation’s natural beauty. It is not uncommon to witness monkeys playing in trees in the central business district of Bandar Seri Begawan, surrounded by locals going about their daily lives.

Alternatively, visitors can take a trip to the Ulu Temburong National park and experience the untouched rainforest, home to proboscis monkeys. From here, visitors can take a walk on the canopy walkway which is situated high above the tree tops and see the rainforest from a birds eye view!