Kau Sai Chau lies off Sai Kung town, beside Yim Tin Tsai, and is home to Hong Kong’s public golf course. Whiskey Bay and Kau Sai Wan are among its beach destinations. Transport options include the Jockey Club ferry, a kaito connection followed by walking, a private speedboat or paddling by kayak or SUP. This guide introduces access, sights and beaches.
Sai Kung is a popular base for boat trips and seafood outings. Nearby Kau Sai Chau combines the public golf course with Whiskey Bay, Kau Sai Wan and a rich marine environment. Its waters attract fishing boats, while paddlers visit the bays by kayak.
Kau Sai ChauTransport Options
Option 1: Hong Kong Jockey Club Ferry from Sai Kung
The Jockey Club return ferry connects Sai Kung Pier with the entrance to Kau Sai Chau Public Golf Course in approximately 15 minutes.
The listed return fare is HK$75 for adults and HK$40 for children or seniors. Payment is not collected on the outbound leg.
Option 2: Kaito to Yim Tin Tsai, Then Continue on Foot
The kaito journey from Sai Kung Pier to Yim Tin Tsai takes approximately 20 minutes. The route then continues towards the Jade-Girdle Bridge and Kau Sai Chau. The island is large; a full coastal circuit can take around 4–5 hours.
Listed return kaito fare: HK$30.
Option 3: Hire a Private Speedboat
Private speedboats provide access to nearby islands. Whiskey Bay is one beach option, with a journey of approximately 15 minutes from Sai Kung.
Listed speedboat price: HK$300 return.
Option 4: Kayak or SUP
Paddling from Sai Kung is another way to reach Kau Sai Chau. One route follows the northern side of Sharp Island eastwards, then continues around its coast towards the coral area at Lung Ngan Yuen Tau, with Whiskey Bay visible across the water. The route and its exposure need to be considered when planning the trip.
Kau Sai ChauNearby Sights
Kau Sai Chau Public Golf Course
The public golf course offers an introduction to golf for visitors interested in trying the sport. Non-golfers may also be interested in the clubhouse restaurant, which has offered buffet and afternoon dining packages with extensive views.
Whiskey Bay
Whiskey Bay has fine sand and clear water and is also known as a diving location. West of the beach, coral communities are described in shallow water around 1–3 metres deep, followed by areas of 5–6 metres and a sloping seabed around 6–10 metres. Coral, rocks and fish, including clownfish, can be found in the area. Visitors without suitable swimming and diving experience should go with qualified guidance rather than attempt an independent dive.
Kau Sai Chau Fish Rafts (the attraction described below has closed)
Kai Lung Wan off Kau Sai Chau contains many fish rafts, most privately operated. Some formerly opened to recreational visitors. Hong Kong Fishing Wonderland offered handlines, bait for an additional charge and areas for fishing, viewing and feeding fish. Children could use a net-fishing area, with close adult supervision essential on the offshore platforms. These details describe the former attraction, not a currently bookable service.
The former Fishing Wonderland also arranged transfers to Kau Sai Wan Beach and boat visits to Kau Sai fishing village and Hung Shing Temple, combining nature, local culture and recreation.
Kau Sai Wan Beach
Kau Sai Wan lies on the southern side of Kau Sai Chau, away from Sai Kung town. Its relatively broad beach and clear water make it a boat-trip destination. The journey is shorter than travelling farther out towards Long Ke, leaving more time to spend in the bay.
Camping Ideas
Kau Sai Wan attracts summer boat parties and has also been used for cooler-season camping. Access involves a hired boat or a substantial paddle, described here as around two hours. Its fine sand and quieter setting appeal to visitors seeking a less frequented beach. Water temperatures are lower in winter, even when the water looks clear.
Practical Tips for Visiting Kau Sai Chau
- Ways to explore: If golf is not your focus, kayaking offers a way to see Whiskey Bay and other beaches.
- Ferry service: The guide lists return fares around HK$70–75 for adults and HK$40 for children and seniors. Confirm the current fare and last sailing before travelling.
- Supplies: Facilities are limited, so bring enough drinking water and food.
- Camping: If planning a stay around Kau Sai Wan, check the arrangements and take all rubbish away.
- Weather: Check the Observatory’s wind forecast before paddling; lighter winds around Beaufort force 1–3 are easier conditions.
Interested in Kayaking around Sai Kung?
Kayarine offers instructor-led kayaking and snorkelling experiences. Meet at the Kayarine meeting and equipment collection point, approximately five minutes’ walk along the waterfront from Sai Kung Pier, rather than at Sha Ha. Actual destinations and itineraries are shown on the activity’s booking page.