Place to visit
Creach Reef, Malaysia: what it is and when to go
Creach Reef is a reef (Terumbu Nusa) in Malaysia. Interests: Beaches and Diving. The best time to visit is February to April and June to August. There are about 12 h 15 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. 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
- Reef · Beaches, Diving
- Local name
- Terumbu Nusa
- Where
- Malaysia
- Best time
- February to April and June to August.
- Nearest airport
- BKI Kota Kinabalu, 336 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 4.4209, 118.66872
What it is and where
Creach Reef is a reef (Terumbu Nusa) in Malaysia.
Its coordinates are 4.4209, 118.66872; the nearest main airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI, Kota Kinabalu), 336 km as the crow flies. How to get around Malaysia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Beaches and Diving 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 Creach Reef is February to April and June to August.
- JanPossible11:46
- FebBest time11:52
- MarBest time11:58
- AprBest time12:06
- MayPossible12:12
- JunBest time12:15
- JulBest time12:14
- AugBest time12:09
- SepPossible12:01
- OctPossible11:54
- NovBetter not11:48
- DecBetter not11:45
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
There are about 12 h 15 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Beaches | February to April and June to August | January, May and September to October |
| Diving | February to April and June to August | January, May and September to October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Creach Reef 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
- Beaufort ReefReef8.5 km
- Muzium Tun SakaranMuseum9.5 km
- Pasalat ReefReef in Malaysia12 km
- Gunung ConnerMountain in Sabah, Malaysia15 km
- Cust ReefReef in Malaysia19 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Malaysia guide.
More in Malaysia: Beaches
- Pantai Merdeka: place in Kedah, Malaysia
- Teluk Cempedak: bight in Malaysia
- Cenang Beach: Beach
- Pantai Acheh: Beach
- Adam and Eve Beach: Beach
- Batu Tiram: reef in Malaysia
Every Malaysia place under Beaches, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Creach Reef?
It is a reef (Terumbu Nusa in the local language) in Malaysia.
When is the best time to visit Creach Reef?
February to April and June to August. There are about 12 h 15 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.
How do you get to Creach Reef?
The nearest main airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI), 336 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 Beaufort Reef, Muzium Tun Sakaran, Pasalat Reef. The rest is in the Malaysia guide.
Keep reading
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- MalaysiaBefore travelling to Malaysia: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism stays of up to 90 days, but you do have to complete the…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.