Maluku Tenggara district, Maluku, Indonesia

Places to visit near Elat

Elat is a town in Maluku Tenggara district, Maluku, Indonesia. Within 50 km by road there are 159 places to visit — 59 rivers, islands & mangroves, 23 beaches & coast, 29 churches and 20 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Pulau Kei Besar (7 km) and Pulau Kei Kecil (39 km).

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Elat at a glance

Location
Maluku Tenggara district, Maluku, Indonesia
Coordinates
5.6578° S, 132.9709° E
Places within 50 km
159 (2 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, 2419 km

Top places to visit near Elat

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Elat: 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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Things to see near Elat, by type

Rivers, islands & mangroves near Elat

97 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Elat. The closest is Pulau Vatngerit (1 km); the best-known is Pulau Kei Besar (7 km). Best time: september to february.

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Beaches & coast near Elat

41 beaches & coast within 100 km of Elat. The closest is Pantai Daftel (4 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Elat

29 churches within 100 km of Elat. The closest is Gereja Elim (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Elat

24 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Elat. The closest is Gunung Warhuk (5 km); the best-known is Fakoi (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Fakoi · viewpoint · Maluku Tenggara · ~12 km
  • Advilnas · viewpoint · Maluku Tenggara · ~22 km
  • Gunung Aduilnas · viewpoint · Maluku Tenggara · ~24 km
  • Gunung Warhuk · viewpoint · Maluku Tenggara · ~5 km
  • Sicek · viewpoint · Maluku Tenggara · ~7 km
  • Gunung Warkuk · viewpoint · Maluku Tenggara · ~7 km

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Mosques & dargahs near Elat

22 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Elat. The closest is Masjid AR_Rachman (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Elat

2 forts & heritage within 100 km of Elat. The closest is tugu (31 km). Best time: october to february.

  • tugu · fort · Tual · ~31 km
  • Kuburan Wab · fort · Maluku Tenggara · ~45 km

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A one-day trip from Elat

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 19 km on the road.

  1. Start in Elat
  2. 1 km Pulau Vatngerit · river spot, Maluku Tenggara
  3. 4 km Pulau Nuhu Yananhu · river spot, Maluku Tenggara
  4. 3 km Pulau Ngiru · river spot, Maluku Tenggara
  5. 3 km Pulau Kei Besar · river spot, Maluku Tenggara
  6. 3 km Pulau Ivat · river spot, Maluku Tenggara
  7. 5 km Back to Elat

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

How to reach Elat

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Within 15 km of Elat

15–50 km — half-day trips

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Places near Elat by type
TypePlacesNearest
Rivers, islands & mangroves97Pulau Vatngerit (1 km)
Beaches & coast41Pantai Daftel (4 km)
Churches29Gereja Elim (1 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints24Gunung Warhuk (5 km)
Mosques & dargahs22Masjid AR_Rachman (22 km)
Forts & heritage2tugu (31 km)
Parks2Woma (24 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens2Daab Protected Area (34 km)
Other attractions2Yeer Teran Ratut (YTR) (36 km)
Temples2Bali temple (42 km)
Caves1Goa Hawang (40 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs1Nen Ma Il (41 km)

Elat: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Elat?

Pulau Kei Besar (river spot, about 7 km), Pulau Vatngerit (river spot, about 1 km), Pulau Nuhu Yananhu (river spot, about 4 km), Pulau Ivat (river spot, about 5 km), Pulau Ngiru (river spot, about 6 km), Pulau Karodi (river spot, about 7 km).

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

159 places on Spotwander: 59 rivers, islands & mangroves, 23 beaches & coast, 29 churches, 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 mosques & dargahs.

Which is the nearest river spot to Elat?

Pulau Vatngerit, about 1 km by road; Pulau Nuhu Yananhu (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Elat?

Pantai Daftel, about 4 km by road; Tanjung Vadsit (25 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Elat?

Gereja Elim, about 1 km by road; Gereja Exodus Ngurdu,kepualuan Kei Besar (6 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Elat?

Start in Elat, visit Pulau Vatngerit, then Pulau Nuhu Yananhu, then Pulau Ngiru, then Pulau Kei Besar, then Pulau Ivat, and drive back — about 19 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Elat?

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

How far is Elat from Amed?

About 2419 km by road (1935 km in a straight line).

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