Tuvalu

Places to visit near Funafuti

Funafuti is a town in Tuvalu, home to about 4,492 people. Within 50 km by road there are 52 places to visit — 29 rivers, islands & mangroves, 9 churches, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens and 3 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Teone Church (3 km), Fatato (6 km) and Funangongo (8 km).

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Funafuti, Tuvalu
Funafuti, Tuvalu. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Funafuti at a glance

Location
Tuvalu
Population
about 4,492
Coordinates
8.5243° S, 179.1942° E
Places within 50 km
52 (22 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Funafuti

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Funafuti: 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 Funafuti, by type

Rivers, islands & mangroves near Funafuti

29 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Funafuti. The closest is Nukusavalevale (1 km); the best-known is Fatato (6 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Fatato · river spot · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Funangongo · river spot · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Funamanu · river spot · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Amatuku · river spot · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Mulitefala · river spot · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Falefatu · river spot · ~13 km · Must-see

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Churches near Funafuti

9 churches within 100 km of Funafuti. The closest is Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses Tuvalu (1 km); the best-known is Teone Church (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Funafuti

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Funafuti. The closest is Male Trainees Kitchen Garden (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Funafuti

3 forts & heritage within 100 km of Funafuti. The closest is Landing Spot of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth Ii - 26th October 1982 (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Funafuti

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 42 km on the road.

  1. Start in Funafuti
  2. 6 km Fatato · river spot
  3. 3 km Funangongo · river spot
  4. 2 km Funamanu · river spot
  5. 18 km Amatuku · river spot
  6. 10 km Teone Church · church
  7. 3 km Back to Funafuti

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From travellers near Funafuti

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    All places near Funafuti by distance

    Within 15 km of Funafuti

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Funafuti by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2929Nukusavalevale (1 km)
    Churches99Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses Tuvalu (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens44Male Trainees Kitchen Garden (12 km)
    Forts & heritage33Landing Spot of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth Ii - 26th October 1982 (1 km)
    Other attractions33Baha'i Center (1 km)
    Beaches & coast11Fualefeke (17 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Ahmadiyya Tuvalu Mosque (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Tafua Pond (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11PACMAN Pacific Atoll Coastal Monitoring and Analysis Network Site (6 km)

    Funafuti: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Funafuti?

    Teone Church (church, about 3 km), Fatato (river spot, about 6 km), Funangongo (river spot, about 8 km), Funamanu (river spot, about 10 km), Amatuku (river spot, about 12 km), Mulitefala (river spot, about 13 km).

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

    52 places on Spotwander: 29 rivers, islands & mangroves, 9 churches, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 forts & heritage, 3 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Funafuti?

    Nukusavalevale, about 1 km by road; Pukasavilivili (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Funafuti?

    Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses Tuvalu, about 1 km by road; Seventh Day Adventist Church (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Funafuti?

    Male Trainees Kitchen Garden, about 12 km by road; Fatoaga (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Funafuti?

    Start in Funafuti, visit Fatato, then Funangongo, then Funamanu, then Amatuku, then Teone Church, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Funafuti?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Funafuti

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