Lampi Waterfall
The inland section of the park offers you the chance to see the Lampi waterfall, surrounded by a lush tropical rainforest. The waterfall is a local attraction and has a natural pool suitable for swimming at its base. Its overall height reaches 40 m. The path to the waterfall is well paved and easily accessible right off of the parking lot. There is also a 1 km nature trail which follows the stream to its peak. Meals, drinks, and souvenirs can be purchased at several small stalls near the waterfall.
Located 14 km from the park headquarters. To get there, turn left at the junction into Thai Mueang and continue for about 10 km until you see a blue sign for the waterfall. Turn right at the sign and continue up the track for about 2 km.
Na Yak Mountain
This area accessible by truck or ATV offers great views of the beach and the savannah. It is located 6 km from the park headquarters and has swimming and snorkelling areas.
Thai Mueang Beach
One of the few five-star rated beaches in Thailand, Thai Mueang beach is a fantastic place to spend the day. Spanning 10 km, the beach provides ample opportunities for swimming and sunbathing in seclusion. A recently discovered coral reef 700 m off the coast provides unparalleled scuba diving and snorkelling.
Thai Mueang Beach is a protected nesting site for two species of sea turtles, the Leatherback and the Olive Ridley. The females come ashore to lay their eggs between November and April. Unfortunately, the number of sea turtles falls every year and fewer are returning to nest during the nesting season.
During the nesting season, park rangers patrol the beach and relocate the eggs from the nests to a nursery on the beach by the sentry box. This practice is necessary to protect the eggs as poaching is still prevalent in the area. The eggs incubate for about 60 days after which the hatchlings are released into the sea.
Right outside the park and along the beach there are many seafood restaurants and a sea conservatory that raises sea turtles and fish free admission, donations recommended.
Ton Phri Waterfall
With a height of 40 m, this waterfall offers an impressive and refreshing experience. It is located at the end of a 650 m trail through a fertile jungle, which is well paved and easily manageable. The pool at the base of the waterfall is suitable for swimming and many visitors snorkel to see fresh water fish. The waterfall is less visited than Lampi and looks pristine and untouched. There is a proposed three hour trail that will connect Lampi and Ton Phri waterfalls.
Mining Machine
A testament to Khao Lakâs industrial past, the remains of the tin mine illustrate the regionâs prosperity. This location houses Thailandâs first concrete tin dredge. During the mining era which ended in 1977, there was an influx on Burmese and Chinese workers To the area, leading to the development of the Chinese quarter in Thai Mueang town.
Pang Nature Trail
Five kilometres north of the park headquarters, near the tin mining area and the ranger station, there is a series of nature trails with informative signs describing the parkâs indigenous flora. Perfect for bird watching, these two trails pass through 3 different ecosystems: beach forest, swamp forest, and mangrove forest. Both trails start and end on the road by the Ranger Station, and follow a half circle loop. The first is 1 km., and the second 500 m. Crossing the bridge on the first trail leads to the mangroves and the river where you can go out on the canoes in the mangrove forest.
Ton Phri Nature Trail
The 650 metre trail that takes you to the Ton Phri waterfall is surrounded by lush vegetation and smaller waterfalls. All of the longer upward and downward hikes are paved making the trail manageable even when wet.
