Wallis and Futuna

Places to visit near Alo

Alo is a town in Wallis and Futuna, home to about 239 people. Within 50 km by road there are 51 places to visit — 16 beaches & coast, 13 churches, 8 hill stations & viewpoints and 3 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Futuna (5 km), Mont Puke (7 km) and Île Alofi (11 km).

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Alo, Wallis and Futuna
Alo, Wallis and Futuna. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Alo at a glance

Location
Wallis and Futuna
Population
about 239
Coordinates
14.3110° S, 178.1109° W
Places within 50 km
51 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Alo

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Alo: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Beaches & coast near Alo

16 beaches & coast within 100 km of Alo. The closest is Pointe Matapu (3 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Alo

13 churches within 100 km of Alo. The closest is Église Sainte-Thérèse (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Alo

8 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Alo. The closest is Mont Mamati (3 km); the best-known is Mont Puke (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Alo

3 forts & heritage within 100 km of Alo. The closest is Escalier Tongien (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Alo

2 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Alo. The closest is Futuna (5 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Futuna · river spot · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Île Alofi · river spot · ~11 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Alo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 36 km on the road.

  1. Start in Alo
  2. 1 km Église Sainte-Thérèse · church
  3. 11 km Île Alofi · river spot
  4. 14 km Futuna · river spot
  5. 3 km Mont Puke · viewpoint
  6. 6 km Notre-Dame des Sept Douleurs · church
  7. 1 km Back to Alo

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From travellers near Alo

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How to reach Alo

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    Within 15 km of Alo

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Alo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Beaches & coast1616Pointe Matapu (3 km)
    Churches1313Église Sainte-Thérèse (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints88Mont Mamati (3 km)
    Other attractions77Départ Bateau Pour Alofi (5 km)
    Forts & heritage33Escalier Tongien (2 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Futuna (5 km)
    Museums11Musée Saint-Pierre-Chanel (3 km)
    Caves11Grotte Sainte-Bernadette (15 km)

    Alo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Alo?

    Futuna (river spot, about 5 km), Mont Puke (viewpoint, about 7 km), Île Alofi (river spot, about 11 km), Église Sainte-Thérèse (church, about 1 km), Notre-Dame des Sept Douleurs (church, about 1 km), Église évangélique (church, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Alo?

    51 places on Spotwander: 16 beaches & coast, 13 churches, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 other attractions, 3 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest beach to Alo?

    Pointe Matapu, about 3 km by road; Utu A Gogo (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Alo?

    Église Sainte-Thérèse, about 1 km by road; Notre-Dame des Sept Douleurs (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Alo?

    Mont Mamati, about 3 km by road; Mataki’uvea Viewpoint (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Alo?

    Start in Alo, visit Église Sainte-Thérèse, then Île Alofi, then Futuna, then Mont Puke, then Notre-Dame des Sept Douleurs, and drive back — about 36 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Alo?

    October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Alo

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Alo’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Alo on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.