Madai-Baturong Forest Reserve Nature Centre
Attraction · Kunak
A forest recreation and nature-learning stop near Kunak, associated with Madai Waterfall and the surrounding limestone landscape. Cave access is separate and requires specific arrangements.
位于古纳附近的森林休闲与自然教育地点，可了解 Madai 一带的森林、瀑布与石灰岩地貌。洞穴参观属于另外安排的行程，并非可随意进入的普通园区设施。
Location
Pusat Sejadi Madai Baturong, Jalan Gua Madai, Kampung Madai, 91100 Kunak, Sabah
Phone
+6089851861
About this place
The Madai-Baturong Forest Reserve Nature Centre introduces visitors to an important forest landscape near Kunak on Sabah's east coast. Sabah Tourism describes a reserve of approximately 3,436.5 hectares with varied forest habitat, limestone features and natural attractions. The nature centre and associated waterfall recreation area are a possible stop for travellers interested in forest scenery and the region's environmental heritage.
The wider reserve is also known for Madai Cave, which has archaeological significance and a long association with swiftlets and bird's-nest harvesting by the local Ida'an community. The cave is not the nature-centre entrance. Sabah Tourism places it about 8 km away and states that a visit to Madai Cave must be accompanied by a local guide. The more distant Baturong Cave is not accessible to the public. A listed canopy walkway or water-related activity must not be assumed to be functioning without confirmation.
Visitor information: Confirm current access to the nature centre, waterfall area, any trails and on-site facilities with the Kunak Regional Forestry Office before travelling. Sabah Tourism lists +60 89-851 861 for the office and identifies local-guide arrangements for Madai Cave. Hours, charges and access to particular forest areas have not been confirmed as current, so they are deliberately not presented as fixed. Wear appropriate walking footwear; wet forest paths and cave surfaces can be slippery. Do not enter restricted or active bird's-nest harvesting areas without permission.
Madai-Baturong 森林保护区自然中心位于沙巴东海岸古纳附近，周围有森林、石灰岩地貌和瀑布休闲区。根据沙巴旅游局资料，这片保护区面积约 3,436.5 公顷，拥有不同类型的森林生态与自然景观。对希望了解古纳一带自然环境的访客来说，这里可作为探索东海岸森林资源的其中一个地点。
保护区范围内的 Madai Cave（马岱洞穴）也具有考古与地方文化价值，并与当地 Ida'an 社群的燕窝采集传统有关。不过，马岱洞穴并不位于自然中心的同一个入口。沙巴旅游局指出，洞穴距离中心约 8 公里，前往参观必须安排当地向导。更远处的 Baturong Cave 则不向公众开放。资料中曾提及的树冠步道、水上或森林活动，也不能在没有确认的情况下视为目前全部正常运作。
访客资讯： 建议出发前联系古纳区域森林局，确认自然中心、瀑布区、步道与相关设施是否开放。沙巴旅游局列出的森林局电话号码为 +60 89-851 861，马岱洞穴则需另外安排向导。现阶段无法可靠核实全部区域的现行开放时间、收费与准入条件，因此本条目不填写固定营业时段或门票价格。建议穿着防滑鞋，雨后留意湿滑路面，并且不要在未经许可的情况下进入受限制的洞穴或燕窝采集工作区。
Sources / 资料来源: Sabah Tourism Board, primary venue description and contact · Sabah Tourism Board Kunak district listing · Map cross-reference for the recreation area (not an authority for hours)