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Town and district capital in Sabah, Malaysia
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Walkable area along the coast, near the port. Has a clock tower, a children's playground, the obligatory "I heart Kudat" sign and some stalls selling food and drink.
Museum covering the life of Tun Mustapha, a politician born in Kudat who was involved in the formation of Malaysia, alongside a small exhibit on the history of Kudat in general.
Small park that has running paths and children's playgrounds. Quite active on the weekend.
A small cafe and restaurant. Woman who runs it is nice. Lots of fish and meat dishes, but has vegetarian options (rice or noodles with tempeh), and can do take away.
A small cafe that does lunch next just across from the beach. Big portions. Does have a vegetarian option.
Standard hotel near the port.
Out of town, on the road up to the Tip of Borneo.
A basic ecolodge. Run by a guy (Howard) from the UK. Provides a basic breakfast for ~8RM between 7:30AM to 8AM (limited time to get everyone staying there to meet). Owner runs a shuttle to the nearby beaches in the morning and picks you up after sunset. Has a nice wildlife reserve with an observation tower, and a small museum on the Rungus community.
Camp and cafe run by a local family. Can rent tents from them for your stay if you do not have your own.
By bus
It's a 3hr minibuses ride from the Bas Bandaran Berjaya terminal in Kota Kinabalu. (RM50, Updated April 2025). Buses leave once full. Aim to be at the bus station between 7am - 8am.
By plane
You can go by taxi, self-drive or with a tour agent. Four-wheel drives and saloon cars with permits are stationed near the Indian Restaurant opposite the Health Clinic in Kampung Air.
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