Lembata district, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

Places to visit near Balauring

Balauring is a town in Lembata district, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. Within 50 km by road there are 85 places to visit — 67 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 churches and 5 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Gereja Salib Suci, Hoeleaq (5 km), Lembata Island (28 km) and Gereja Kristus Raja, Wangatoa (43 km).

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Balauring at a glance

Location
Lembata district, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Coordinates
8.2336° S, 123.7060° E
Places within 50 km
85 (4 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches
Nearest city
Amed, 1109 km

Top places to visit near Balauring

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Balauring: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Balauring

152 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Balauring. The closest is Ile Tubung (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Balauring

33 churches within 100 km of Balauring. The closest is Gereja Salib Suci, Hoeleaq (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Balauring

22 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Balauring. The closest is Pulau Rusa (27 km); the best-known is Lembata Island (28 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Balauring

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 77 km on the road.

  1. Start in Balauring
  2. 5 km Gereja Salib Suci, Hoeleaq · church, Lembata
  3. 5 km Ili Ujolewung · viewpoint, Lembata
  4. 12 km Ile Tubung · viewpoint, Lembata
  5. 6 km Ile Atalewar · viewpoint, Lembata
  6. 21 km Lembata Island · island, Lembata
  7. 28 km Back to Balauring

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From travellers near Balauring

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How to reach Balauring

All places near Balauring by distance

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Balauring by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Hill stations & viewpoints67152Ile Tubung (8 km)
Churches1233Gereja Salib Suci, Hoeleaq (5 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves522Pulau Rusa (27 km)
Waterfalls11Watodiri-Kimakama (31 km)
Beaches & coast01Panti Somed (70 km)

Balauring: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Balauring?

Gereja Salib Suci, Hoeleaq (church, about 5 km), Lembata Island (island, about 28 km), Ile Tubung (viewpoint, about 8 km), Ili Ujolewung (viewpoint, about 10 km), Ile Atalewar (viewpoint, about 10 km), Ile Tuadoro (viewpoint, about 11 km).

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

85 places on Spotwander: 67 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 churches, 5 rivers, islands & mangroves, 1 waterfall.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Balauring?

Ile Tubung, about 8 km by road; Ili Ujolewung (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Balauring?

Gereja Salib Suci, Hoeleaq, about 5 km by road; Gereja Santa Maria Pembantu Abadi, Aliuroba (12 km) is next.

Which is the nearest river spot to Balauring?

Pulau Rusa, about 27 km by road; Lembata Island (28 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Balauring?

Start in Balauring, visit Gereja Salib Suci, Hoeleaq, then Ili Ujolewung, then Ile Tubung, then Ile Atalewar, then Lembata Island, and drive back — about 77 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Balauring?

October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches.

How far is Balauring from Amed?

About 1109 km by road (887 km in a straight line).

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