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Kainantu

Kainantu is a town in Eastern Highlands district, Papua New Guinea of about 8,509 people. Within 50 km by road there are 85 places to visit: 59 churches, 14 hill stations & viewpoints and 6 parks. The must-see places are Yonki Dam, New Guinea and Mount Otto.

6.2887° S, 145.8655° EPop. 8,509

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Within 30 km43 places
Within 50 km85
Must-see3
Notable19
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Kainantu

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:06 pm

134 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Kainantu
  2. Yonkie Domeviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Yonki Damdam · 45 min
  4. Mount Tabariaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. New Guineariver spot · 1 hrs
  6. Mount Patiarviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Kainantu
Today’s loopKainantuStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Kainantu?

Yonki Dam (dam, about 17 km), Kainantu Bible Church (church, about 1 km), Kainantu Cultural Centre and Museum (museum, about 1 km), Yonkie Dome (viewpoint, about 11 km), Mount Patiar (viewpoint, about 22 km), St. Rita Catholic Church (church, about 1 km).

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

85 places on Spotwander: 59 churches, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 parks, 1 museum, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest church to Kainantu?

Kainantu Bible Church, about 1 km by road; St. Rita Catholic Church (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Kainantu?

Yonkie Dome, about 11 km by road; Aiyonka Mountain (19 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Kainantu?

Start in Kainantu, visit Yonkie Dome, then Yonki Dam, then Mount Tabaria, then New Guinea, then Mount Patiar, and drive back — about 134 km by road in all.

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