Ambon district, Maluku, Indonesia

Places to visit near Ambon

Ambon is a city in Ambon district, Maluku, Indonesia, home to about 355,596 people. Within 50 km by road there are 145 places to visit — 71 churches, 3 rivers, islands & mangroves, 17 beaches & coast and 13 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Ambon Island (10 km), Benteng Amsterdam (21 km) and Saparua (68 km).

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Ambon, Maluku
Ambon, Ambon district, Maluku, Indonesia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ambon at a glance

Location
Ambon district, Maluku, Indonesia
Population
about 355,596
Coordinates
3.6958° S, 128.1833° E
Places within 50 km
145 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches
Nearest city
Amed, 1849 km

Top places to visit near Ambon

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ambon: 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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Churches near Ambon

72 churches within 100 km of Ambon. The closest is CROM Ministry Ambon (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Ambon

17 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Ambon. The closest is Ambon Island (10 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Ambon Island · river spot · Ambon · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Pulau Pombo · river spot · Maluku Tengah · ~35 km
  • Haruku Island · river spot · Maluku Tengah · ~45 km
  • Saparua · river spot · Maluku Tengah · ~68 km · Must-see
  • Pulau Kasa · river spot · Seram Bagian Barat · ~54 km
  • Kelang · river spot · Seram Bagian Barat · ~94 km · Must-see

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Beaches & coast near Ambon

17 beaches & coast within 100 km of Ambon. The closest is Pantai Alang Pasir Putih (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Ambon

16 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ambon. The closest is Pattimura Statue (1 km); the best-known is Fort of Our Lady of the Annunciation (0 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Ambon

14 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Ambon. The closest is Pembangunan Mushala Sawatelu (1 km); the best-known is Wapauwe Old Mosque (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ambon

12 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ambon. The closest is Puncak Gunung Mai (1 km); the best-known is Christina Martha Tiahahu (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Ambon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 46 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ambon
  2. 3 km Kali Mati · viewpoint, Ambon
  3. 2 km Christina Martha Tiahahu · viewpoint, Ambon
  4. 21 km Benteng Amsterdam · heritage site, Maluku Tengah
  5. 11 km Ambon Island · island, Ambon
  6. 9 km Fort of Our Lady of the Annunciation · fort, Ambon
  7. 0 km Back to Ambon

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Within 15 km of Ambon

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Ambon by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Churches7172CROM Ministry Ambon (1 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves317Ambon Island (10 km)
Beaches & coast1717Pantai Alang Pasir Putih (1 km)
Forts & heritage1316Pattimura Statue (1 km)
Mosques & dargahs1414Pembangunan Mushala Sawatelu (1 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints1212Puncak Gunung Mai (1 km)
Other attractions55Gereja Katedral Ambon (1 km)
Museums33Siwalima Ethnological Museum (5 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens12Pattmura Park (1 km)
Buddhist sites22Vihara Swarna Giri Tirta (4 km)
Waterfalls11Air Terjun Waai (26 km)
Parks11Lahan Kosong (1 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Air Keluar (4 km)
Temples11Pura Siwa Stana Giri (5 km)
Caves01Small Cave (62 km)

Ambon: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Ambon?

Ambon Island (island, about 10 km), Fort of Our Lady of the Annunciation (fort, about 1 km), Benteng Amsterdam (heritage site, about 21 km), Christina Martha Tiahahu (viewpoint, about 2 km), Kali Mati (viewpoint, about 3 km), Ambon Memorial (monument, about 3 km).

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

145 places on Spotwander: 71 churches, 3 rivers, islands & mangroves, 17 beaches & coast, 13 forts & heritage, 14 mosques & dargahs.

Which is the nearest church to Ambon?

CROM Ministry Ambon, about 1 km by road; GPdI Shekinah Ambon (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest river spot to Ambon?

Ambon Island, about 10 km by road; Pulau Pombo (35 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Ambon?

Pantai Alang Pasir Putih, about 1 km by road; Supapei Beach (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Ambon?

Start in Ambon, visit Kali Mati, then Christina Martha Tiahahu, then Benteng Amsterdam, then Ambon Island, then Fort of Our Lady of the Annunciation, and drive back — about 46 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Ambon?

September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

How far is Ambon from Amed?

About 1849 km by road (1479 km in a straight line).

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