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30-414: From Merapoh it is 7 km to Sg Relau, one of the entry points to Taman Negara . One of Malaysia's popular spots for spelunking activities, Merapoh is also known for its karst landscape. Jalan Bukit Tujuh (Seven Hill Road) is an infamous short strip of road along the route from Merapoh in the state of Pahang to Gua Musang in the state of Kelantan. The strip which is in the state of Pahang, lies on

60-533: A "natural attraction". The rainforest is named after the Daintree River , which in turn was named in honour of the Australian geologist and photographer Richard Daintree (1832–1878). It is a remnant of what was once a vast forest that covered the entire Australian continent. It is a rare survivor of 120 million years of altered climatic conditions resulting from continental drift , which has reduced

90-478: A largely virgin , lowland dipterocarp rainforest as well as Peninsular Malaysian montane rain forests on the higher elevation parts of the park. Taman Negara is home to some rare mammals , such as the Malayan tiger , Malayan gaur ( seladang ) and Asian elephant . Additionally, some biologists also believe that a small population of Northern Sumatran Rhinoceros live in the park. As well as birds such as

120-637: A long time erosion. Despite that, it also features some mountainous parts of the Tahan Range , a subrange of the Tenasserim Hills . The Tahan Range is home to Mount Tahan , the highest and most prominent point in Peninsular Malaysia at about 2,187m above sea level. The park acts as an important headwater for the states of Kelantan, Terengganu and Pahang. There are three main river systems that originated from The park, which are

150-442: A new strip of road has been built next to the old tragic road. Faint traces of the old road is noticeable to travelers seasoned with this road. Jalan Bukit Tujuh is a constituent of Malaysia Federal Route 8 . 4°42′N 102°00′E  /  4.700°N 102.000°E  / 4.700; 102.000 This Pahang location article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Taman Negara Taman Negara

180-469: A slope with a very high inclination angle. It is on this strip that two saddening incidents happened in the 1980s; the road laden with travelers returning for the festive season collapsed suddenly, taking along a few vehicles. Rescue was difficult since the strip is secluded, the nearest residential area were very far away. Victims trapped in vehicles that were unable to be dug-out were left buried. The incident made front-page news on local newspaper. As of 2009,

210-491: A total area of 4,343 km and it is one of the world's oldest rainforests , estimated to be more than 130 million years old. Mount Tahan , Peninsular Malaysia's highest point, is within the park's boundaries. Taman Negara is an important conservation area for the Peninsular Malaysian rain forest and montane rain forest ecoregions, is rich in biodiversity and home to several endangered species such as

240-523: Is a national park in Peninsular Malaysia . It was established in 1938 and 1939 as the King George V National Park after Theodore Hubback lobbied the sultans of Pahang , Terengganu and Kelantan to set aside a piece of land that covers the three states for the creation of a protected area . After independence, it was renamed Taman Negara, which means "national park" in Malay . Taman Negara has

270-522: Is part of the traditional territory of several groups of Orang Asli , the indigenous people of Peninsular Malaysia. In particular, several groups of Batek people still live on the periphery of the park. The park legislation recognises use-rights of Orang Asli within Taman Negara (e.g. section 15(c), Pahang En. 2/1939). In this regard, six "aboriginal tribes" are listed (Ple, Temiar , Ple-Temiar, Senoi , Semang , and Pangan). Taman Negara features

300-685: The Daintree , is a region on the northeastern coast of Queensland , Australia, about 105 km (65 mi), by road, north of the city of Cairns . Whilst the terms "Daintree Rainforest" and "the Daintree" are not officially defined, it is generally accepted and understood that they refer to the area from the Daintree River north to Cooktown , and from the coastline west to the Great Dividing Range . The popular tourist destination of Mossman Gorge , some 30 km (19 mi) south of

330-660: The Malayan tiger and Asian elephant . The park exists on the traditional lands of several Orang Asli groups, such as the Batek people , whose use rights are recognised in the park's legislation. A popular tourist attraction , the park is found near Kuala Tahan (where the Park headquarters for Pahang is located) and features a canopy walkway , the Gua Telinga cave system, and the Lata Berkoh rapids. Visitors can experience

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360-657: The South China Sea . The park has been developed into an ecotourism destination in Malaysia. There are several geological and biological attractions in the park. Gunung Tahan is the highest point of the Malay Peninsula ; climbers can use Kuala Tahan or Merapoh as their departure point. All visitors to the park must obtain permits from the Department of Wildlife and National Parks . Taman Negara

390-789: The great argus , red junglefowl , and the rare Malayan peacock-pheasant are still found here in some numbers. Tahan River has been preserved to protect the Malaysian mahseer ( ikan kelah in Malay), a type of game fish. Species found in the park include 10,000 plants, 150,000 of insects, 25,000 invertebrates, 675 birds, 270 reptiles, 250 freshwater fish and 200 mammals at the national park, including some of which are rare or indigenous to Malaysia. Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM)'s KTM Intercity and Express trains stop at Jerantut railway station . Visitors to Taman Negara can disembark here. Local tour operators arrange transportation from Kuala Lumpur to

420-889: The Cairns Regional, the Queensland, and the Australian Governments. As of May 2011 , 72% of the properties earmarked for buyback or compensation had been secured. These 'buyback' areas of tropical rainforest included 215 blocks of land purchased by the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service , and 13 purchased by private conservation agencies. The Daintree Rainforest contains approximately 3,000 different plant species, from nearly 210 plant families; with over 900 different types of tree, one single hectare could, realistically, contain anywhere from 100 to 150 individual species. The forests contain 30% of

450-640: The Daintree Rainforest itself. To the west of Cape Tribulation stands Mt Pieter Botte with its massive granite outcrops. The summit provides expansive vistas of undisturbed forest and to the south, the skyline is dominated by the giant granite boulders of Thornton Peak – one of Queensland's highest mountains. Much of the Daintree Rainforest is part of the Wet Tropics of Queensland World Heritage Site , being listed by UNESCO in 1988 in recognition of its universal natural values highlighted by

480-621: The Daintree River, is often (and again, unofficially) included in the definition. At around 1,200 square kilometres (460 sq mi), the Daintree is a part of the largest contiguous area of tropical rainforest in Australia, known as the Wet Tropics of Queensland . The region, along with a select number of other rainforest areas on the Australian east coast, collectively form some of the oldest extant rainforest communities in

510-500: The Daintree River. The roads north of the river wind through areas of lush forest, and have been designed to minimize impacts on this ancient ecosystem. On 29 September 2021, the eastern Kuku Yalanji people won formal ownership of 160,213 hectares (395,890 acres) of country stretching from Mossman to Cooktown, including the Daintree National Park after a historic deal was made between the traditional custodians and

540-427: The Daintree. However, The Daintree Region is home to a number of rare and endangered species, including the southern cassowary ( Casuarius Casuarius ) and Bennett's tree-kangaroo ( Dendrolagus bennettianus ). The Daintree Important Bird Area (IBA) is a 2,656 km (1,025 sq mi) tract of land that largely coincides with the northernmost part of the Wet Tropics of Queensland. It encompasses, or overlaps,

570-680: The Lebir, Terengganu and Tembeling Rivers . The Lebir is one of the tributaries of the Kelantan River , flowing northward passing through Kelantan Delta , while the Terengganu River flows eastward toward Kenyir Lake and is one of the primary inflow for the lake; and Tembeling River is one of the tributaries of the Pahang River , flowing southward towards the central valley of Pahang. These rivers ultimately discharge into

600-495: The Queensland Government, on top of an earlier Native Title agreement. The Daintree region combines tropical rainforest, white sandy beaches, and fringing reefs just offshore, which is a rare combination. Due to the distance between attractions, driving is often the simplest way to navigate between them. The Daintree National Park boasts many walking tracks and there are a number of accommodation options within

630-442: The earth's evolutionary history - They preserve unique, rare or superlative natural phenomena, formations or features of exceptional natural beauty  – The Daintree rainforest contains important and significant habitats for conservation of biological diversity. Approximately 430 species of birds live among the trees. The primitive flowering plants Austrobaileya scandens and Idiospermum australiense are also endemic to

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660-452: The entrance of the Park at Kuala Tahan. This may involve a 3-4 hour bus journey to Jerantut and Kuala Tembeling Jetty followed by a 2.5 hour river boat ride to Kuala Tahan. Entrance permits and park tours are often included in the package. From Kuala Lumpur , buses may depart from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan and Hentian Pekeliling going to the nearest town, Jerantut . From here travel to Kuala Tembeling Jetty and Kuala Tahan. Taman Negara

690-479: The extent of the original forest to a few restricted areas on the east coast. The area includes the Daintree National Park, some areas of State Forest, and some privately owned land, including a residential community. Some of the privately owned land north of the Peninsula Range is being progressively purchased for conservation purposes under a $ 15 million government scheme involving equal contributions from

720-550: The rainforest. Blockades against road building through the rainforest occurred in 1983 and 1984 and were followed by a major lobbying campaign which eventually secured protection for the area. Amongst the attributes provided as evidence for the World Heritage value of the Wet Tropics, which include the Daintree Rainforest, the Australian Government lists the following: They preserve major stages of

750-494: The state of Kelantan and the Taman Negara Enactment (Terengganu) No. 6 of 1939 in the state of Terengganu. The enactments have similar contents. Taman Negara Pahang is the largest at 2,477 km , followed by Taman Negara Kelantan at 1,043 km and Taman Negara Terengganu at 853 km . At an estimated age of more than 130 million years old, it is reputed to be the "oldest tropical rainforest", although

780-474: The title more accurately belongs to the Daintree Rainforest in Queensland, Australia, estimated to be between 135 million years old and 180 million years old. Taman Negara is mostly located on ancient, sedimentary rocks and the oldest part of the continent, it features mostly gentle rolling hills where about 57% of the total land area of the park are located below 300m above sea level due to

810-487: The total frog, reptile and marsupial species in Australia, 90% of the continent's bat and butterfly species, 7% of the country's bird species, and over 12,000 species of insects, along with a multitude of lower animals, fungi, lichens, mosses, and microorganisms – all within an area constituting 0.12% of Australia's landmass. Part of the forest is protected by the Daintree National Park and drained by

840-481: The tropical rainforest, birdwatching , jungle trekking , and the river views along the Tahan River , with many local resorts and hotels for visitors located nearby. The park encompasses three states, Pahang , Kelantan and Terengganu , each with its own legislation. The Taman Negara Enactment (Pahang) No. 2 of 1939 is enforced in the state of Pahang, the Taman Negara Enactment (Kelantan) No. 14 of 1938 in

870-594: The world. At around 180 million years old, these ancient, self-sustaining forests are nearly 10 million years older than the Amazon of South America (the world’s largest rainforest and top region for biodiversity ), and have witnessed dinosaurs, ice ages, and early humans all come and go. In 2009 as part of the Q150 celebrations, the Daintree Rainforest was announced as one of the Q150 Icons of Queensland for its role as

900-476: Was featured in cartoonist, Lat 's 1980 compilation of New Straits Times cartoons, With a Little Bit of Lat , published in 1980 by Berita Publishing. The park also became the subject matter in 1998 documentary film, Taman Negara: Destinasi Alam Semulajadi , produced by Filem Negara Malaysia . Daintree Rainforest 16°12′S 145°24′E  /  16.2°S 145.4°E  / -16.2; 145.4 The Daintree Rainforest , also known as

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