Buton Selatan district, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia

Places to visit near Batauga

Batauga is a town in Buton Selatan district, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia. Within 50 km by road there are 167 places to visit — 62 mosques & dargahs, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 beaches & coast and 16 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Buton Palace Museum (16 km), Muna Island (79 km) and Buton (87 km).

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Batauga at a glance

Location
Buton Selatan district, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia
Coordinates
5.5882° S, 122.5964° E
Places within 50 km
167 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for mosques & dargahs
Nearest city
Amed, 1033 km

Top places to visit near Batauga

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Batauga: 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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Mosques & dargahs near Batauga

67 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Batauga. The closest is Masjid Bandar Batauga (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Batauga

21 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Batauga. The closest is Gunu Kalangana (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Batauga

18 beaches & coast within 100 km of Batauga. The closest is Pantai Batauga (3 km); the best-known is Pantai Karae (9 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Batauga

17 forts & heritage within 100 km of Batauga. The closest is Benteng Baadia Buton (14 km); the best-known is Buton Palace Museum (16 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Batauga

14 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Batauga. The closest is Pulau Liwutonkidi (12 km); the best-known is Siompu Island (15 km). Best time: september to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Batauga

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Batauga. The closest is Kebun Kelapanya Marsin Pancasila (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Batauga

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 57 km on the road.

  1. Start in Batauga
  2. 3 km Gunu Kalangana · viewpoint, Buton Selatan
  3. 3 km Kabura Burna · waterfall, Buton Selatan
  4. 5 km Gunu Kantungara · viewpoint, Buton Selatan
  5. 14 km Buton Palace Museum · palace, Baubau
  6. 23 km Pantai Karae · beach, Buton Selatan
  7. 9 km Back to Batauga

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Within 15 km of Batauga

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Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Batauga by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Mosques & dargahs6267Masjid Bandar Batauga (1 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints1121Gunu Kalangana (3 km)
Beaches & coast1618Pantai Batauga (3 km)
Forts & heritage1617Benteng Baadia Buton (14 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves1114Pulau Liwutonkidi (12 km)
Other attractions1313Pelabuhan Kapoa (13 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens79Kebun Kelapanya Marsin Pancasila (12 km)
Churches89GKKA I Jemaat Baubau (17 km)
Museums77Pusat Kebudayaan Wolio (15 km)
Parks66Lapangan Futsal (16 km)
Waterfalls33Kabura Burna (5 km)
Caves13Lanto Cave (18 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs33Danau Teilalo (18 km)
Temples33Kali Baubau (18 km)

Batauga: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Batauga?

Buton Palace Museum (palace, about 16 km), Gunu Kalangana (viewpoint, about 3 km), Kabura Burna (waterfall, about 5 km), Gunu Kantungara (viewpoint, about 8 km), Pantai Karae (beach, about 9 km), Pantai Nirwana (beach, about 10 km).

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

167 places on Spotwander: 62 mosques & dargahs, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 beaches & coast, 16 forts & heritage, 11 rivers, islands & mangroves.

Which is the nearest dargah to Batauga?

Masjid Bandar Batauga, about 1 km by road; Masjid Raya Batauga (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Batauga?

Gunu Kalangana, about 3 km by road; Gunu Kantungara (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Batauga?

Pantai Batauga, about 3 km by road; Pantai Karae (9 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Batauga?

Start in Batauga, visit Gunu Kalangana, then Kabura Burna, then Gunu Kantungara, then Buton Palace Museum, then Pantai Karae, and drive back — about 57 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Batauga?

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

How far is Batauga from Amed?

About 1033 km by road (826 km in a straight line).

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