South Fly District district, Papua New Guinea

Places to visit near Daru

Daru is a town in South Fly District district, Papua New Guinea, home to about 15,214 people. Within 50 km by road there are 25 places to visit — 4 rivers, islands & mangroves, 17 churches, 1 hill stations & viewpoints and 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Daru Island (1 km), Parama Island (30 km) and Kiwai Island (79 km).

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Daru, Papua New Guinea
Daru, South Fly District district, Papua New Guinea. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Daru at a glance

Location
South Fly District district, Papua New Guinea
Population
about 15,214
Coordinates
9.0779° S, 143.2089° E
Places within 50 km
25 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Daru

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Daru: 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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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Daru

28 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Daru. The closest is Daru Island (1 km). Best time: september to february.

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Churches near Daru

20 churches within 100 km of Daru. The closest is Daru ECPNG Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Daru

2 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Daru. The closest is Daru (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Daru · viewpoint · South Fly District · ~2 km
  • Mabudawane Hill · viewpoint · South Fly District · ~71 km

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Daru

2 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Daru. The closest is Imbi Lake (33 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Imbi Lake · lake · South Fly District · ~33 km
  • Mimi Lake · lake · South Fly District · ~36 km

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A one-day trip from Daru

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 204 km on the road.

  1. Start in Daru
  2. 1 km Daru Island · island, South Fly District
  3. 7 km Bristow Island · island, South Fly District
  4. 29 km Parama Island · island, South Fly District
  5. 43 km Dawari Island · island, South Fly District
  6. 87 km Dubuaru Island · island
  7. 37 km Back to Daru

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From travellers near Daru

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How to reach Daru

    All places near Daru by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Daru by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves428Daru Island (1 km)
    Churches1720Daru ECPNG Church (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints12Daru (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22Imbi Lake (33 km)
    Other attractions11Barge Ramp (2 km)
    Beaches & coast01Mabudawan Beach (70 km)

    Daru: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Daru?

    Daru Island (island, about 1 km), Bristow Island (island, about 8 km), Parama Island (island, about 30 km), Daru ECPNG Church (church, about 1 km), Daru Latter-Day Saints Church (church, about 1 km), Tamati Memorial Church II (monument, about 1 km).

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

    25 places on Spotwander: 4 rivers, islands & mangroves, 17 churches, 1 viewpoint, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 attraction.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Daru?

    Daru Island, about 1 km by road; Bristow Island (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Daru?

    Daru ECPNG Church, about 1 km by road; Daru Latter-Day Saints Church (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Daru?

    Daru, about 2 km by road; Mabudawane Hill (71 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Daru?

    Start in Daru, visit Daru Island, then Bristow Island, then Parama Island, then Dawari Island, then Dubuaru Island, and drive back — about 204 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Daru?

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

    Towns near Daru

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