Introducing Kudat
Despite being only a few hours from Kota Kinabalu, there's a dreamy, end-of-the-world feeling in Kudat. Maybe it's the drowsy quality of the air; Malaysian towns don't get much more laid-back and friendly than this. You can thank the local Rungus people. Filipinos too – there's loads of them around.Kudat is a quiet port that rewards a bit of initiative. The town itself is fairly unremarkable; there is a large Chinese temple by the main square and a fish market near the docks, but mainly this is a quiet place where it's nice to potter about, smile at people and be smiled at. It's the country that leads up to the tip of Borneo that you want to explore. There are miles and miles of beautiful beaches about, some of which are excellent for surfing, while others are good for watching lonely cattle and blood-red sunsets. The trick is finding these spots, as there's very little tourism infrastructure to speak of.You can disappear down side roads that lead to the ocean and see what you find – we did and had a grand time, but we had our own wheels. We're purposely suggesting a little DIY as there is such unreliable road signage here, yet not too many roads. Trust us when we say that with a little exploratory gusto you might find that mythical traveller pot of gold: the hidden, untouched beach. Swing by New Way Car Rental & Souvenir Centre if you want to explore the area under your own steam. Staff can also book your accommodation on Pulau Banggi.
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