Kudat, MalaysiaBalambangan IslandBanggi IslandMount TambuyukonKudat BaySt Peter Catholic GrottoBak Bak Beach
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Kudat

Kudat is a town in Kudat Division district, Malaysia of about 32,393 people. Within 50 km by road there are 128 places to visit: 40 beaches & coast, 22 rivers, islands & mangroves and 27 churches. The must-see places are Balambangan Island, Banggi Island and Mount Tambuyukon.

6.8873° N, 116.8236° EPop. 32,393

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Within 30 km81 places
Within 50 km128
Must-see3
Notable39
Best timeOctober to March

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Balambangan Island

Island · 56 km

Must-see

Banggi Island

Island · 68 km

Mount Tambuyukon, viewpoint near Kudat
Must-see

Mount Tambuyukon

Viewpoint · 98 km · West Coast Division

Places near Kudat by type

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One day from Kudat

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:11 pm

147 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Kudat
  2. St Peter Catholic Grottocave · 1 hrs
  3. Batu Tirambeach · 1.5 hrs
  4. Balambangan Islandisland · 1 hrs
  5. Simpang Mengayau Capebeach · 1.5 hrs
  6. Bak Bak Beachbeach · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Kudat
Today’s loopKudatStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Kudat?

Kudat Bay (beach, about 2 km), St Peter Catholic Grotto (cave, about 4 km), Tun Mustapha Museum (museum, about 4 km), Bak Bak Beach (beach, about 6 km), Simpang Mengayau Cape (beach, about 23 km), Kalampunian Island (island, about 25 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Kudat?

128 places on Spotwander: 40 beaches & coast, 22 rivers, islands & mangroves, 27 churches, 11 mosques & dargahs, 5 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest beach to Kudat?

Kudat Bay, about 2 km by road; Sidek Esplanade (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest river spot to Kudat?

Limau Limawan Island, about 11 km by road; Kulambu Island (20 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Kudat?

Start in Kudat, visit St Peter Catholic Grotto, then Batu Tiram, then Balambangan Island, then Simpang Mengayau Cape, then Bak Bak Beach, and drive back — about 147 km by road in all.