The Billionth Barrel Monument

Commissioned by Brunei Shell Petroleum and designed by a local architect the Billionth Barrel Monument commemorates the production of the billionth barrel of oil by the Seria oilfield. It is locate close to the seawall, near the site of "S-1", the first well dug almost 70 years ago. The approach to the monument is through an arched entrance and a row of trees on either side. The arches serve to remind visitors that Brunei is an Islamic country and the floor is tiled in an Islamic pattern. The monument is a mere five-minute drive from the Seria town centre.

Nodding Donkey

Oil was first drawn from Brunei soil at Seria in 1929, and commercial production began here in 1932. Active "nodding donkey" oil wells are still a common sight in the vicinity, although Seria itself remains an oasis of relative peace after the bustle of Bandar, some 100km to the north-east.

Anduki Jubilee Recreational Park

The Park is about 80km from Bandar Seri Begawan. Established by Brunei Shell Petroleum to commemorate the occasion of His Majesty's Silver Jubilee year as Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Negara Brunei Darussalam, Anduki Jubilee Recreational Park was officially declared open by the monarch in 1992. The park's blue-water lagoon and recreational facilities ensure its popularity as a family destination.

Luagan Lalak Recreational Park / Wong Kadier Waterfall

Some 25km beyong Sungai Liang Forest Recreation Park on the road to Labi, the Luagan Lalak Recreation Park covers some 270ha within the Labi Hills Forest Reserve. Luagan Lalak Recreation Park is important as the location of a rare alluvial freshwater swamp, or empran. During rainy periods, the entrapped water level rises, filling the area like a lake. In drier spells, the waters recede quickly, and the valley flourishes with sedge-predominantly the Lepironia species. Apart from shelters and footpaths for exploration, a 200 metre wooden walkway meanders along the lake area. The 45 minute jungle trek to Wong Kadir Waterfall, is half the fun of visiting this picturesque spot. The walk crosses several steep ridges en route to the falls where relief awaits in an enclave of shady unspoilt jungle and pure, cool river water.

The Labi Longhouses

Further down the Labi Road, past Kampung Labi itself, the forest gives way to several exapmles of a form of dwelling unique to the island of Borneo - the Iban longhouse. Literally a village under one roof, a long house consits of a single shed-like structure divided along its length into separate family lodgings, each of which is accessed via a communal area running the length of the building. This communal area is the venue of the village population's social and daily indoor work activities. The nearest longhouse to the town of Labi is Rampayoh Longhouse which is divided into 16 lodgings. Others include Mendaram Besar Longhouse, Mendaram several trails head off into the jungle along this stretch of the road. They are clearly marked and signposted, and direct hikers thourgh tracts of primary rainforest to various waterfalls and elevated viewing areas. The walks are relatively undemanding and guides are not necessary but for safety reasons, local advice should be sought.