Mahua Waterfall (Air Terjun Mahua)
Attraction · Sabah
A 17-metre rainforest waterfall in the Mahua area of Crocker Range Park, Tambunan. A scenic stop for short walks and picnics, with access and water conditions subject to weather.
位于担布南克洛克山脉公园 Mahua 区域的 17 米高雨林瀑布，适合短程散步、欣赏自然景色与野餐。到访及水域安全情况须视天气而定。
Location
Mahua Substation, Crocker Range Park, Kampung Mahua / Kampung Patau area, Tambunan, 89650 Sabah, Malaysia
About this place
Mahua Waterfall is a well-known nature stop in the Tambunan district, reached through the Mahua Substation of Crocker Range Park. Sabah Parks describes the waterfall as approximately 17 metres high, set in tropical forest at around 1,000 metres above sea level. The substation lies roughly 14 km from Tambunan town and about 6 km from the Kampung Patau junction, making it a distinctive highland outing for visitors who want to explore beyond the usual Kota Kinabalu-Ranau route.
The main attraction is the waterfall itself, framed by forest vegetation and a rocky stream. Sabah Parks identifies basic shelters and picnic facilities at the substation. The area is suitable for a slower visit focused on the landscape, a short forest walk and relaxing outdoors. Wet paths, slippery stones, rain and changes in water flow should be taken seriously; never assume the pool is safe for swimming simply because other visitors have done so.
Visitor information
- Access: Travel to Mahua Substation, Tambunan, then follow the marked visitor route to the waterfall. Confirm access with Sabah Parks if travelling in heavy rain or after storms.
- Conservation fees: The published Crocker Range Park fee table gives Malaysian adults RM6 per day and international adults RM20 per day; other age categories and exemptions are listed by Sabah Parks. Confirm the exact fee applicable at Mahua when entering.
- Hours: Check with Sabah Parks for Mahua’s current visiting hours before travelling.
- Safety: Use footwear with grip, supervise children around water and rocks, and follow any signs or staff directions about restricted areas or swimming.
Mahua 瀑布（Air Terjun Mahua）位于沙巴担布南县，可从克洛克山脉公园（Crocker Range Park）的 Mahua 管理站进入。根据沙巴公园管理局资料，瀑布约高 17 米，周围是海拔约 1,000 米的热带森林。管理站距离担布南市镇约 14 公里，距离 Kg. Patau 路口约 6 公里，适合想探索亚庇与兰瑙以外高地景点的游客。
这里最吸引人的景观是被森林与岩石溪流环绕的瀑布。园方资料提到管理站一带设有基本休息亭和野餐设施，适合安排轻松的雨林散步与户外休闲。请特别留意雨后湿滑的步道、岩石及溪水流量变化；即使过去有人下水，也不代表当天一定适合游泳。
到访资料
- 交通与入口： 前往担布南 Mahua 管理站，再沿指定访客路线步行至瀑布。若近期有暴雨，建议先向园方确认能否安全进入。
- 保育费： 克洛克山脉公园官方价目表列出的马来西亚成人收费为每日 RM6，国际成人为每日 RM20；其他年龄类别及豁免条件请查阅园方资料。实际进入 Mahua 的收费以现场为准。
- 开放时间： 出发前请向沙巴公园管理局确认 Mahua 的开放时间。
- 安全提醒： 建议穿防滑鞋，留意小孩在水边及岩石上的活动，并遵守任何禁止进入或禁止游泳的现场告示。
Sources / 资料来源: Sabah Parks Crocker Range Park, Mahua description and park fees · Sabah Parks contact office (general park management) · Sabah Parks Crocker Range Biosphere Reserve explorer