Place to visit
Cook Hill, Malaysia: what it is and when to go
Cook Hill is a summit (Bukit Cook) in Malaysia. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is February to April, June to August. There are about 12 h 16 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Malaysia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Summit · Nature, Mountains
- Local name
- Bukit Cook
- Where
- Malaysia
- Best time
- February to April, June to August.
- Nearest airport
- BKI Kota Kinabalu, 285 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 4.64209, 118.27327
What it is and where
Cook Hill is a summit (Bukit Cook) in Malaysia. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Malaysia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 4.64209, 118.27327; the nearest main airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI, Kota Kinabalu), 285 km as the crow flies. How to get around Malaysia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (se abre en otra pestaña)Directions (se abre en otra pestaña)
It is one of the Nature and Mountains places in Malaysia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Cook Hill is February to April, June to August.
- JanPossible11:46
- FebBest time11:51
- MarBest time11:58
- AprBest time12:06
- MayPossible12:13
- JunBest time12:16
- JulBest time12:15
- AugBest time12:09
- SepPossible12:01
- OctPossible11:54
- NovBetter not11:47
- DecBetter not11:44
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
There are about 12 h 16 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | February to April, June to August | January, May, September to October |
| Mountains | February to April, June to August | January, May, September to October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Cook Hill has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Malaysia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Malaysia
To enter Malaysia there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport with six months' validity”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Malaysia checklist. Currency: Malaysian ringgit (MYR); plugs: Type G · 240 V · 50 Hz (British three-pin adapter); emergencies: 999 for everything · 112 from a mobile.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Merrett ReefsReef5.2 km
- Kunak HillSummit7.8 km
- Greep ReefsReef7.9 km
- Mount MangkokSummit14 km
- Mount MostynSummit14 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Malaysia guide.
More in Malaysia: Nature
- Mount Kinabalu: Summit
- Parque nacional de Kinabalu
- Parque Nacional de Gunung Mulu
- Sipadan Island Park
- The Archaeological Heritage of Niah National Park’s Caves Complex: Protected area
- Mount Tahan: Summit
Every Malaysia place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Cook Hill?
It is a summit (Bukit Cook in the local language) in Malaysia. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Malaysia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Cook Hill?
February to April, June to August. There are about 12 h 16 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.
How do you get to Cook Hill?
The nearest main airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI), 285 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Malaysia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Malaysia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Merrett Reefs, Kunak Hill, Greep Reefs. The rest is in the Malaysia guide.
Keep reading
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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.