Autonomous Region of Bougainville district, Papua New Guinea

Places to visit near Buka

Buka is a town in Autonomous Region of Bougainville district, Papua New Guinea. Within 50 km by road there are 74 places to visit — 39 rivers, islands & mangroves, 23 beaches & coast, 6 hill stations & viewpoints and 3 churches. The must-see places are Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral (4 km), Taiof (15 km) and Mt. Bei (24 km).

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Buka, Papua New Guinea
Buka, Autonomous Region of Bougainville district, Papua New Guinea. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Buka at a glance

Location
Autonomous Region of Bougainville district, Papua New Guinea
Coordinates
5.4326° S, 154.6710° E
Places within 50 km
74 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Buka

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

More places near Buka

  • Massogo Island · river spot · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~3 km
  • Buka · river spot · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~29 km
  • Ramun Bay · beach · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~4 km
  • Cape Kori · beach · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~4 km
  • Salsan Island · river spot · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~6 km
  • Madehas Island · river spot · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~7 km
  • Mt. Popagen · viewpoint · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~7 km
  • Gatus Island · river spot · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~8 km
  • Parkinson Range · viewpoint · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~8 km
  • Cape Hatupoona · beach · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~8 km
  • Suhane Island · river spot · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~9 km
  • Cape Hatsia · beach · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~9 km

Things to see near Buka, by type

Rivers, islands & mangroves near Buka

46 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Buka. The closest is Sohana (2 km); the best-known is Taiof (15 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Taiof · river spot · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Bonis Peninsula · river spot · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~7 km
  • Sohana · river spot · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~2 km
  • Sohano Island · river spot · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~2 km
  • Minan Island · river spot · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~3 km
  • Massogo Island · river spot · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~3 km

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Beaches & coast near Buka

33 beaches & coast within 100 km of Buka. The closest is Kukul Beach (3 km). Best time: october to march.

  • Kukul Beach · beach · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~3 km
  • Ramun Bay · beach · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~4 km
  • Cape Kori · beach · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~4 km
  • Cape Hatupoona · beach · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~8 km
  • Cape Hatsia · beach · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~9 km
  • Matchin Bay · beach · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~15 km

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Buka

14 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Buka. The closest is Mt. Popagen (7 km); the best-known is Mt. Bei (24 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Mt. Bei · viewpoint · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Mt. Popagen · viewpoint · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~7 km
  • Parkinson Range · viewpoint · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~8 km
  • Mt. Butonva · viewpoint · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~10 km
  • Mt. Nowane · viewpoint · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~18 km
  • Tore · viewpoint · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~67 km · Must-see

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Churches near Buka

4 churches within 100 km of Buka. The closest is United Church (1 km); the best-known is Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Buka

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 87 km on the road.

  1. Start in Buka
  2. 15 km Taiof · river spot, Autonomous Region of Bougainville
  3. 15 km Bonis Peninsula · river spot, Autonomous Region of Bougainville
  4. 8 km Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral · church, Autonomous Region of Bougainville
  5. 10 km Kilu Cave · cave, Autonomous Region of Bougainville
  6. 15 km Mt. Bei · viewpoint, Autonomous Region of Bougainville
  7. 24 km Back to Buka

Plan a longer trip from Buka — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

From travellers near Buka

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How to reach Buka

    All places near Buka by distance

    Within 15 km of Buka

    • Mt. Butonva · viewpoint · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~10 km
    • Tarlena Island · river spot · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~11 km
    • Sale Island · river spot · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~14 km
    • Matsungan Island · river spot · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~15 km
    • Matchin Bay · beach · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~15 km

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Cape Totabu · beach · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~16 km
    • Manus Island · river spot · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~18 km
    • Mt. Nowane · viewpoint · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~18 km
    • Tanwoa · river spot · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~19 km
    • Gog Island · river spot · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~20 km
    • Petats Island · river spot · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~20 km
    • Cape Tanabom · beach · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~21 km
    • Hatsigan Island · river spot · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~21 km
    • Saposa Islands · river spot · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~22 km
    • Ruri Bay · beach · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~22 km
    • Zoller Islands · river spot · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~23 km
    • Ruri Head · beach · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~24 km
    • Yame · river spot · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~25 km
    • Yame Island · river spot · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~25 km
    • Massungan Island · river spot · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~26 km
    • Cape Suhin · beach · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~26 km
    • Cape Tosahui · beach · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~28 km
    • St. Peter Chanel Gagan · church · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~28 km
    • Baniu Bay · beach · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~33 km
    • Bei Point · beach · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~34 km
    • Kunai Hill · viewpoint · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~35 km
    • Torokapei Island · river spot · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~35 km
    • Cape Putputun · beach · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~35 km
    • Raua Harbor · beach · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~36 km
    • Pororan · river spot · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~38 km
    • Queen Carola Harbor · beach · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~38 km
    • Hon · river spot · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~39 km
    • Sasei Point · beach · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~39 km
    • Hanahan Bay · beach · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~40 km
    • Manuan Island · river spot · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~40 km
    • Toruma Island · river spot · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~42 km
    • Pachem · river spot · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~43 km
    • Hetau Island · river spot · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~43 km
    • Malulu (Maliliu, Entrance) Island · river spot · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~46 km
    • Kulu Island · river spot · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~46 km
    • Kulu · river spot · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~46 km
    • Monun Island · river spot · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~46 km
    • Monum · river spot · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~46 km
    • Pasu · river spot · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~47 km
    • Cape Dunganon · beach · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~47 km

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Tore · viewpoint · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Balbi · viewpoint · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~79 km · Must-see
    • Tola Island · river spot · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~53 km
    • Koakoarivi Island · river spot · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~57 km
    • Cape L'Averdy · beach · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~57 km
    • Teop Bay · beach · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~58 km
    • Cape Iltopan · beach · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~58 km
    • Namatoa Lake Crater · lake · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~59 km
    • Teop Island · river spot · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~60 km
    • Padi Au Viewpoint · viewpoint · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~60 km
    • Namatoa Village Valley Viewpoint · viewpoint · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~60 km
    • Cape Hanpan · beach · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~60 km
    • Horan Island · river spot · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~60 km
    • Teopasino Point · beach · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~66 km
    • Togerau Waterfall · waterfall · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~92 km
    • Emperor Range · viewpoint · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~69 km
    • Toruta Island · river spot · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~74 km
    • Torabuta Island · river spot · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~77 km
    • Dambach Islands · river spot · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~77 km
    • Sarau · viewpoint · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~80 km
    • Cape Nehus · beach · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~80 km
    • Inus Point · beach · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~83 km
    • Viasito · viewpoint · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~83 km
    • Tutue · viewpoint · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~85 km
    • Cape Moltke · beach · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~90 km
    • Tiaraka Point · beach · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~90 km
    • Togarau Catholic Church · church · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~93 km
    • Numa Numa Harbour · beach · Autonomous Region of Bougainville · ~99 km

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Buka by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves3946Sohana (2 km)
    Beaches & coast2333Kukul Beach (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints614Mt. Popagen (7 km)
    Churches34United Church (1 km)
    Caves11Kilu Cave (14 km)
    Parks11Bel Isi Park (1 km)
    Forts & heritage11Japanese War Memorial (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Namatoa Lake Crater (59 km)
    Waterfalls01Togerau Waterfall (92 km)

    Buka: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Buka?

    Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral (church, about 4 km), Taiof (river spot, about 15 km), Mt. Bei (viewpoint, about 24 km), Bonis Peninsula (river spot, about 7 km), Kilu Cave (cave, about 14 km), Bel Isi Park (park, about 1 km).

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

    74 places on Spotwander: 39 rivers, islands & mangroves, 23 beaches & coast, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 churches, 1 cave.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Buka?

    Sohana, about 2 km by road; Sohano Island (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Buka?

    Kukul Beach, about 3 km by road; Ramun Bay (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Buka?

    Mt. Popagen, about 7 km by road; Parkinson Range (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Buka?

    Start in Buka, visit Taiof, then Bonis Peninsula, then Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral, then Kilu Cave, then Mt. Bei, and drive back — about 87 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Buka?

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

    Towns near Buka

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