MY · Sarawak · 1.80°N 109.77°E

sematan

Casuarina beach town at Sarawak's far west, gateway to Tanjung Datu.

Best time
March to October, when the sea is calmer. The northeast monsoon, roughly November to February, brings rough seas and big waves.
How long
2 days, 1 night
Getting there
Fly from KL to Kuching, about 1 hour 45 minutes, then drive about 2 hours west via Bau and Lundu.
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MY · Sarawaksematan1.80°N 109.77°Egowherelah.com
Dear group chat,Casuarina beach town at Sarawak's far west, gateway to Tanjung Datu.— gowherelahTo: whoever’s drivingSematanMY, Sarawak
KLsematan
≈ 910 km from KL, as the crow flies
Telok Melano western view of the seaside

Photo: Cerevisae · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Photos: Wikimedia Commons, credited on each.

A small fishing town at the far western end of Sarawak, looking out over the South China Sea. It has a long, quiet beach lined with casuarina trees, a waterfront promenade and a pier, and it's the jumping-off point for Telok Melano and Tanjung Datu.

Makan

  1. SeafoodFresh fish, prawns and squid straight off the village boats.Map ↗

Things to do

  1. Sematan beachA long, quiet stretch of sand under the casuarinas, good for an evening walk.Map ↗
  2. The pier and promenadeWalk out along the concrete pier at sunset and watch the fishing boats come in.Map ↗
  3. Telok MelanoA Malay fishing village near the Indonesian border, now about half an hour away by road.Map ↗
  4. Gunung Gading on the wayBreak the drive at Lundu for the rafflesia park and its waterfalls.Map ↗

Good to know

  • Rough seas in the monsoon months can stop boat trips, so keep a spare day.

Last checked October 2026. Things change, so check opening times, fees and transport before you go.