Balikpapan Botanical Garden
Kalimantan Region
Balikpapan Botanical Garden, located approximately 20 km from the city of Balikpapan in East Kalimantan, Indonesia, is a large tropical botanical garden spanning about 310 hectares within the Sungai Wain protected forest area. Established through collaboration between the Balikpapan city government, the Bogor Botanical Gardens Conservation Center, and the Dipterocarpaceae Research Center, it was officially designated in 2009 by the Indonesian Ministry of Forestry. The garden serves multiple purposes including research, conservation, education, and training. It features a wide collection of tropical plants including protected species such as bangkirai, ulin, meranti, and keruing, as well as various medicinal plants, fruit trees like durian and mangosteen, and ornamental flowers. Visitors can explore diverse habitats and enjoy facilities such as an information center, garden shop and cafe, gazebos, guest houses, and educational buildings. The garden plays an important role in preserving the rich biodiversity of Borneo's tropical forests and offers opportunities for outdoor activities and environmental learning.
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Astuce: The best time to visit Balikpapan Botanical Garden is during the dry season to fully enjoy outdoor activities and walking trails. It is advisable to purchase tickets in advance if available, and visitors should prepare for tropical weather with appropriate clothing and insect repellent. The garden offers educational programs and guided tours, which can enhance the visitor experience. Discounts may be available for students, groups, or during special events. Early morning visits can provide cooler temperatures and better chances to observe wildlife.
Faits intéressants
- •Balikpapan Botanical Garden covers approximately 310 hectares within a protected tropical forest area.
- •The garden hosts a variety of tropical plants including rare and protected species such as bangkirai, ulin, and meranti trees.
- •It was officially established in 2009 by the Indonesian Ministry of Forestry as a conservation and research site.
- •The garden includes facilities like a garden shop, cafe, guest houses, and educational seminar buildings.
- •It supports activities including conservation, education, training, and outdoor recreation such as outbound programs.
Histoire
Planning for Balikpapan Botanical Garden began in December 2005 through cooperation between the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI), the Bogor Botanical Gardens Conservation Center, and local authorities.
The garden was officially established in February 2009 by the Ministry of Forestry to serve as a research forest, conservation area, and educational facility.
Its location within the Sungai Wain protected forest integrates the garden into one of the important tropical forest ecosystems in East Kalimantan.
Since its inauguration, the garden has developed infrastructure and expanded its plant collections to support its conservation and educational missions.
Guide du lieu
Information Center
The main facility providing visitors with educational materials, maps, and guidance about the garden's plant collections and conservation efforts.
Tropical Plant Collections
Diverse plant species including ornamental flowers, medicinal plants, fruit trees, and protected tropical hardwoods such as bangkirai, ulin, and meranti.
Guest Houses (Wisma)
Accommodation facilities within the garden for researchers, visitors, or educational groups to stay and experience the botanical environment.
Educational and Seminar Buildings
Spaces designed for environmental education, training sessions, and seminars related to plant conservation and forest ecology.
Outdoor Facilities
Includes gazebos, shelters, toilets, garden cafe, and parking areas to support visitor comfort and activities such as outbound programs.
Contact
Téléphone: 0822-2533-3318