Birdwatchers, botanists and nature lovers will appreciate the jungle tracks and the peaceful ambience surrounding Brunei's largest lake, Tasek Merimbun.

Sponsored by HSBC, and administered by the Brunei Museum, the Park aims to provide a safe haven for protected wildlife to breed, preserve flora and fauna and to provide a base for scientific research and study.

The small island in the centre of this unusual S-shaped body of water can be reached via a wooden walkway. Here, picnic pavilion facilities fashioned from logs enhance the enjoyment of this restful spot. Chalet facilities for researchers are available nearby.

Pantai Seri Kenangan - literally, the "unforgettable beach" - is in Kuala Tutong. A popular recreation area just a five minute drive from Tutong, the beach's appeal is the magical effect created by a narrow spit of land that separates the mirror-smooth Tutong River from the broad, ruffled waters of the South China Sea. Chalets, restaurants, huts, a playground and food stalls are also available.

Just one km from Tutong's town centre, this large, colourful open tamu offers produce from the inland forest, and vendors travel to the market as much to purchase supplies as to sell their own wares. It is open everyday.