SABAH KUDAT

Location
Kudat is situated in the northernmost part of Sabah. On the west, it faces the South China Sea and on the east the Sulu Sea. It serves as the division administrative centre for the Kudat Division, which includes Kudat, Pitas, Kota Marudu and some islands.

A three-hour drive north of Kota Kinabalu is famous for its rich cultural heritage and blending of ethnic groups, its unspoiled natural landscape and its extensive white sandy beaches. As golf was a favorite British sport, Kudat also had the distinction of having the first golf club in Sabah.

History and Introduction
Founded by A H Everett on the 7th December 1881, Kudat was once a Rungus residential area of only few houses. It once held a very promising future and with propellers or airstrips, serving the domestic travelers in internal flights

The Rungus long House,
A sub-tribe of the Kadazandusun is the main ethnic group living in the Kudat region. They are renowned in Sabah as highly skilled artisans, who traditionally make colorful beaded necklaces from local plant seeds and clay, with motifs of ancient designs, usually signifying old fables and legends. They are also highly skilled at basketry and cloth weaving.

The Bavaggazo longhouses are unique attractions for visitors as they were planned and developed as a cultural centerpiece by the Rungus community at Kampong Bavaggazzo as a means to display and conserve their cultural heritage while engaging in an economically sustainable venture. Guests can stay overnight here, experiencing life in a longhouse while taking part in community activities such as weaving and bead stringing. Longhouse meals are mainly home grown, featuring fish and seafood as well as wild ferns and fruits. The evening brings a festive 'party' atmosphere to the longhouse, with the rhythmic playing of gongs and villagers resplendent in their traditional black costume, complete with elaborate beads

Tip of Borneo
Located on the Northern tip of Borneo, Kudat was the first capital of Sabah. A journey to this historical town will take you through picturesque scenery. Kudat’s beautiful white sandy beaches stretch for miles and its sunsets are simply breathtaking!

When visiting Kudat, a visit to Tanjung Sempang Mengayau also literally known as The Tip of Borneo is a must. It is 50km or 30 minutes drive by a car from the Kudat Township. The journey will take you pass wild coconut trees and friendly villages. The islands of Banggi and Kelambu Island. About 15 minutes away from the tip is a popular spot among the locals for fishing and long walks along the beach.

Visitors to Sempang Mengayau will not only pride themselves on setting foot on the northernmost tip of Borneo but it’s also where they can view South China Sea meeting up with the Sulu Sea. If you have not been to the northern tip of Borneo, why not make a trip to Kudat during one of the weekends. It will definitely be a satisfying break for you and your family as Kudat has so much to offer to visitors

Kudat Golf & Marina Resort
Kudat Golf & Marina Resort is nestled between the clear waters of Marudu Bay and Sabah’s first’s Golf Club which was said to have once been affiliated to the famed St. Andrews of Scotland. Come step into an exuberant experience......

Established in 1906, Kudat Golf Club is acknowledged to be the oldest registered golf club in Sabah. Located in the heart of Kudat town, the golf course was upgraded in 2002 to an 18 hole par-72 course, Nestled between the clear waters of Marudu Bay adjacent to Kudat Golf & Marina Resort