Pulau Morotai district, North Maluku, Indonesia

Places to visit near Daruba

Daruba is a town in Pulau Morotai district, North Maluku, Indonesia. Within 50 km by road there are 71 places to visit — 24 rivers, islands & mangroves, 6 churches, 11 beaches & coast and 7 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Monumen Trikora (2 km), Pulau Dodola Besar (15 km) and Pulau Ngelengele Besar (24 km).

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Daruba at a glance

Location
Pulau Morotai district, North Maluku, Indonesia
Coordinates
2.0505° N, 128.2940° E
Places within 50 km
71 (5 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, 2272 km

Top places to visit near Daruba

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Daruba: 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 Daruba

67 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Daruba. The closest is Pulau Ruberube (2 km); the best-known is Pulau Dodola Besar (15 km). Best time: september to february.

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Churches near Daruba

45 churches within 100 km of Daruba. The closest is Gereja Getsemani Yayasan (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Daruba

40 beaches & coast within 100 km of Daruba. The closest is Tanjung Dehegila, Morotai (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Daruba

35 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Daruba. The closest is Gunung Bendera (Berg I Indonesien, Lat 2,12, Long 128,27) (11 km); the best-known is Gunung Dowora (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Daruba

14 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Daruba. The closest is Masjid Raya Daruba (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Daruba

8 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Daruba. The closest is Bendungan Nakamura (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Daruba

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 36 km on the road.

  1. Start in Daruba
  2. 3 km Taman Makam Pahlawan · heritage site, Pulau Morotai
  3. 1 km Monumen Trikora · museum, Pulau Morotai
  4. 4 km Pulau Lungulungu · river spot, Pulau Morotai
  5. 13 km Pulau Dodola Besar · river spot, Pulau Morotai
  6. 13 km Pulau Ruberube · river spot, Pulau Morotai
  7. 2 km Back to Daruba

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Within 15 km of Daruba

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Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Daruba by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Rivers, islands & mangroves2467Pulau Ruberube (2 km)
Churches645Gereja Getsemani Yayasan (1 km)
Beaches & coast1140Tanjung Dehegila, Morotai (1 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints735Gunung Bendera (Berg I Indonesien, Lat 2,12, Long 128,27) (11 km)
Mosques & dargahs514Masjid Raya Daruba (1 km)
Other attractions712Christian (1 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs18Bendungan Nakamura (12 km)
Forts & heritage35Taman Makam Pahlawan (3 km)
Museums33Museum Trikora (2 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens03Pantai Gorua (59 km)
Waterfalls22Kokota Waterfall (18 km)
Parks11Taman Army Dock (2 km)
Caves11Popogu Cave (35 km)

Daruba: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Daruba?

Monumen Trikora (museum, about 2 km), Pulau Dodola Besar (river spot, about 15 km), Pulau Ruberube (river spot, about 2 km), Taman Makam Pahlawan (heritage site, about 3 km), Pulau Lungulungu (river spot, about 3 km), Pulau Ngelengele Besar (river spot, about 24 km).

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

71 places on Spotwander: 24 rivers, islands & mangroves, 6 churches, 11 beaches & coast, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 mosques & dargahs.

Which is the nearest river spot to Daruba?

Pulau Ruberube, about 2 km by road; Pulau Lungulungu (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Daruba?

Gereja Getsemani Yayasan, about 1 km by road; GMIH GETSEMANI Daruba (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Daruba?

Tanjung Dehegila, Morotai, about 1 km by road; Army Dock Beach (2 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Daruba?

Start in Daruba, visit Taman Makam Pahlawan, then Monumen Trikora, then Pulau Lungulungu, then Pulau Dodola Besar, then Pulau Ruberube, and drive back — about 36 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Daruba?

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

How far is Daruba from Amed?

About 2272 km by road (1818 km in a straight line).

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