Kau Sai Chau
Island Hong Kong island with a public golf course
An island off Hong Kong’s Sai Kung coast, Kau Sai Chau is known for its public golf course, coastal trails and boat transfers from Sai Kung town.
Kau Sai Chau is an island off the Sai Kung Peninsula in Hong Kong’s New Territories, used primarily for recreation. It is reachable by ferry from Sai Kung and is known locally for outdoor activities rather than as a historic or natural reserve.
Facilities on the island include a well-known public golf facility and a set of short coastal trails with small sandy bays used for swimming and picnics. The island’s terrain is typical of Sai Kung - low hills, rocky shores and scrub vegetation - suitable for day visits.
Historically the island has been used for local recreation and sports development; there is no large permanent settlement. Management and facilities are provided to serve residents and visitors from Sai Kung and the wider Hong Kong area.
Kau Sai Chau lies a short boat trip east of Sai Kung town in Hong Kong’s eastern waters, within clear view of the Sai Kung coastline. The island is low-lying and accessible only by water transport.
- Ferry access: A regular ferry runs from Sai Kung town to the island's small pier; check local ferry timetables as services are scheduled rather than continuous.
What to See #
- Kau Sai Chau Public Golf Course: A public golf complex with practice facilities and greens occupying cleared coastal land on the island, served by a short ferry link from Sai Kung.
- Beaches and trails: Coastal walking routes and small beaches on the island's shoreline, offering informal swimming and short hikes between headlands.
How to Get to Kau Sai Chau #
Kau Sai Chau is served by small passenger ferries (kai-to) from Sai Kung Public Pier; the boat ride to the island takes about 10-15 minutes. To reach Sai Kung town, take the MTR Tseung Kwan O line to Hang Hau and then a local bus or taxi to Sai Kung, or drive from Kowloon/NT via Clear Water Bay Road/Sai Kung Road (about 30-45 minutes depending on traffic). From the Sai Kung pier there is a short walk onto the island’s landing point.
Tips for Visiting Kau Sai Chau #
- Catch the public ferry from Sai Kung Public Pier and aim for the first or early crossings-arriving early avoids the weekend day-tripper rush and the midday heat on the island.
- Most visitors stick to the public golf course; explore the marked coastal paths and small bays instead for quieter shoreline views and better wildlife watching away from the tees.
- Check ferry departure times and any golf-course booking requirements before you go-services to the island are limited outside peak hours, so planning prevents long waits or missed return crossings.
Best Time to Visit Kau Sai Chau #
Visit in autumn or spring (Oct-Nov or Mar-Apr) for the mildest, driest conditions and best outdoor access.
Weather & Climate near Kau Sai Chau #
Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 12°C to 31°C. Heavy rainfall (2090 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 18°C and lows of 12°C. The driest month with just 24 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is mild with highs of 21°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (165 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (306 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (345 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is the hottest month, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (316 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (367 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (257 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is warm with highs of 27°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (119 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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