West New Britain district, Papua New Guinea

Places to visit near Kimbe

Kimbe is a town in West New Britain district, Papua New Guinea, home to about 18,847 people. Within 50 km by road there are 65 places to visit — 28 beaches & coast, 9 rivers, islands & mangroves, 15 churches and 7 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Gabuna Group (21 km), Mount Pago (52 km) and New Britain (54 km).

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Kimbe, Papua New Guinea
Kimbe, West New Britain district, Papua New Guinea. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Kimbe at a glance

Location
West New Britain district, Papua New Guinea
Population
about 18,847
Coordinates
5.5508° S, 150.1377° E
Places within 50 km
65 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Kimbe

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Kimbe: 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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Beaches & coast near Kimbe

55 beaches & coast within 100 km of Kimbe. The closest is Gigo Point (2 km). Best time: october to march.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Kimbe

44 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Kimbe. The closest is Numundo Island (8 km). Best time: september to february.

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Churches near Kimbe

17 churches within 100 km of Kimbe. The closest is Independent Fundamental Life Baptist Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Kimbe

16 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kimbe. The closest is Mount Wago (7 km); the best-known is Gabuna Group (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Gabuna Group · viewpoint · West New Britain · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Mount Pago · viewpoint · West New Britain · ~52 km · Must-see
  • Mount Wago · viewpoint · West New Britain · ~7 km
  • Mount Mululus · viewpoint · West New Britain · ~37 km
  • Lolo · viewpoint · West New Britain · ~53 km
  • Bola · viewpoint · West New Britain · ~58 km

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Kimbe

6 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Kimbe. The closest is Lake Umbul (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Kimbe

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 189 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kimbe
  2. 21 km Gabuna Group · viewpoint, West New Britain
  3. 7 km Potanga Waterfall · waterfall, West New Britain
  4. 15 km Garua Island · island, West New Britain
  5. 41 km New Britain · river spot, West New Britain
  6. 53 km Mount Pago · viewpoint, West New Britain
  7. 52 km Back to Kimbe

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From travellers near Kimbe

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How to reach Kimbe

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    Within 15 km of Kimbe

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kimbe by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Beaches & coast2855Gigo Point (2 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves944Numundo Island (8 km)
    Churches1517Independent Fundamental Life Baptist Church (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints716Mount Wago (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs26Lake Umbul (13 km)
    Other attractions12Kimbe Baha'i Centre (1 km)
    Waterfalls11Potanga Waterfall (22 km)
    Parks11Independance Park (2 km)
    Forts & heritage11B25 Mitchell Wreckage (35 km)

    Kimbe: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kimbe?

    Gabuna Group (viewpoint, about 21 km), Potanga Waterfall (waterfall, about 22 km), Independent Fundamental Life Baptist Church (church, about 1 km), Bethel Lutheran Church (church, about 1 km), Anglican Church Kimbe (church, about 1 km), Kimbe Baha'i Centre (attraction, about 1 km).

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

    65 places on Spotwander: 28 beaches & coast, 9 rivers, islands & mangroves, 15 churches, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest beach to Kimbe?

    Gigo Point, about 2 km by road; Mangana Reefs (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Kimbe?

    Numundo Island, about 8 km by road; Lagenda Island (31 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Kimbe?

    Independent Fundamental Life Baptist Church, about 1 km by road; Bethel Lutheran Church (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kimbe?

    Start in Kimbe, visit Gabuna Group, then Potanga Waterfall, then Garua Island, then New Britain, then Mount Pago, and drive back — about 189 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kimbe?

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

    Towns near Kimbe

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