Kendari district, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia

Places to visit near Kendari

Kendari is a city in Kendari district, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia, home to about 195,006 people. Within 50 km by road there are 79 places to visit — 44 hill stations & viewpoints, 0 rivers, islands & mangroves, 7 parks and 7 churches. The must-see places are Mesjid Al Alam Kendari (4 km) and Rawa Aopa Watumohai National Park (88 km).

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Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi
Kendari, Kendari district, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Kendari at a glance

Location
Kendari district, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia
Population
about 195,006
Coordinates
3.9778° S, 122.5151° E
Places within 50 km
79 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for parks and churches
Nearest city
Amed, 1127 km

Top places to visit near Kendari

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Kendari: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Kendari

95 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kendari. The closest is Osu Moteamowila (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Kendari

8 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Kendari. The closest is Pulau Keramat (58 km). Best time: september to february.

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Parks near Kendari

7 parks within 100 km of Kendari. The closest is Taman Budaya Provinsi Sulawesi Tenggara (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Kendari

7 churches within 100 km of Kendari. The closest is Gereja Bethany Kendari (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Kendari

6 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Kendari. The closest is Masjid Sabilal Muhtadin (1 km); the best-known is Mesjid Al Alam Kendari (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Kendari

6 beaches & coast within 100 km of Kendari. The closest is Kendari Bay (5 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Kendari

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 28 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kendari
  2. 1 km Museum Negeri Provinsi Sulawesi Tenggara · museum, Kendari
  3. 4 km Mesjid Al Alam Kendari · mosque or dargah, Southeast Sulawesi
  4. 1 km Kendari Bay · beach, Southeast Sulawesi
  5. 2 km Teluk Kendari · beach, Southeast Sulawesi
  6. 12 km Katon Sapto (Gemilang Residence 2,Blok C1,No1) · heritage site, Kendari
  7. 8 km Back to Kendari

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How to reach Kendari

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Within 15 km of Kendari

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Kendari by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Hill stations & viewpoints4495Osu Moteamowila (11 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves08Pulau Keramat (58 km)
Parks77Taman Budaya Provinsi Sulawesi Tenggara (1 km)
Churches77Gereja Bethany Kendari (1 km)
Mosques & dargahs66Masjid Sabilal Muhtadin (1 km)
Beaches & coast36Kendari Bay (5 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens24Tracking Mangrove Lahundape (2 km)
Museums33Museum Negeri Provinsi Sulawesi Tenggara (1 km)
Forts & heritage33Tugu Religi Sultra (1 km)
Buddhist sites22Vihara Tekad Maitreya (4 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Ameroro Dam (71 km)
Temples11Mandiri Cell Pasar Panjang Kendari (4 km)
Waterfalls11Moramo - Air Terjun (46 km)

Kendari: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Kendari?

Mesjid Al Alam Kendari (mosque or dargah, about 4 km), Museum Negeri Provinsi Sulawesi Tenggara (museum, about 1 km), Kendari Bay (beach, about 5 km), Teluk Kendari (beach, about 7 km), Katon Sapto (Gemilang Residence 2,Blok C1,No1) (heritage site, about 8 km), Osu Moteamowila (viewpoint, about 11 km).

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

79 places on Spotwander: 44 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 parks, 7 churches, 6 mosques & dargahs, 3 beaches & coast.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Kendari?

Osu Moteamowila, about 11 km by road; Osu Abeli (14 km) is next.

Which is the nearest river spot to Kendari?

Pulau Keramat, about 58 km by road; Pulau Bahubulu (63 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Kendari?

Taman Budaya Provinsi Sulawesi Tenggara, about 1 km by road; Taman Kejaksaan (0 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Kendari?

Start in Kendari, visit Museum Negeri Provinsi Sulawesi Tenggara, then Mesjid Al Alam Kendari, then Kendari Bay, then Teluk Kendari, then Katon Sapto (Gemilang Residence 2,Blok C1,No1), and drive back — about 28 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Kendari?

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

How far is Kendari from Amed?

About 1127 km by road (901 km in a straight line).

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