Things to do in Rawai, Phuket

A famous rocky viewpoint at the southern tip of Phuket. Crowds gather around 5:30–6 pm to photograph the sunset.

"A famous rocky viewpoint at the southern tip of Phuket. Crowds gather around 5:30–6 pm to photograph"

A laid-back fishing community beach at the southern tip of Phuket, known for longtail boats and relaxed restaurants. It is the departure point for trips to nearby islands.

"A laid-back fishing community beach at the southern tip of Phuket, known for longtail boats and rela"

An island just off Rawai, reached by longtail or speedboat, with a nice beach and snorkeling. It is also a hornbill sanctuary.

"An island just off Rawai, reached by longtail or speedboat, with a nice beach and snorkeling. It is "

A quieter, more serene beach, suggested for travellers who want to avoid the crowds.

"A quieter, more serene beach, suggested for travellers who want to avoid the crowds."

Considered one of the best beaches in Thailand thanks to limited development, with forest, trees and only one hotel nearby.

"Considered one of the best beaches in Thailand thanks to limited development, with forest, trees and"

A coastal viewpoint near a wind turbine in the south of the island, shown with scenic views.

"A coastal viewpoint near a wind turbine in the south of the island, shown with scenic views."

Recommended as a quieter island alternative for a day trip from Phuket.

"Recommended as a quieter island alternative for a day trip from Phuket."

The hosts' favourite viewpoint, in the south of Phuket. Reaching it means driving a rough dirt road and then taking a steep walk of about 15 minutes from the last parking lot, though a longer trail is also an option.

"The hosts' favourite viewpoint, in the south of Phuket. Reaching it means driving a rough dirt road "

An island south of Phuket recommended for island hopping. Some of these islands have resorts you can stay at.

"An island south of Phuket recommended for island hopping. Some of these islands have resorts you can"

One of the islands south of Phuket recommended for island hopping by longtail boat.

"One of the islands south of Phuket recommended for island hopping by longtail boat."

The presenter's favourite of the clifftop sunset bars and restaurants near the island's southern tip, praised for its delicious food and ocean views.

"The presenter's favourite of the clifftop sunset bars and restaurants near the island's southern tip"

Quieter, up-and-coming southern area known for seafood restaurants, villas, spas and Muay Thai gyms. It is less busy than the main beach towns.

"Quieter, up-and-coming southern area known for seafood restaurants, villas, spas and Muay Thai gyms."