Places to visit near

Kokopo

Kokopo is a town in East New Britain district, Papua New Guinea of about 26,273 people. Within 50 km by road there are 147 places to visit: 40 beaches & coast, 47 churches and 19 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Tavurvur, Vulcan and Kabakon Island.

4.3432° S, 152.2687° EPop. 26,273

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Within 30 km115 places
Within 50 km147
Must-see12
Notable18
Best timeOctober to March

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One day from Kokopo

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:18 pm

92 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 Kokopo
  2. Vulcanviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Tavurvurviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Kabakon Islandisland · 1 hrs
  5. Ulu Islandisland · 1 hrs
  6. Mioko Islandisland · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Kokopo
Today’s loopKokopoStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Kokopo?

Tavurvur (viewpoint, about 17 km), Vulcan (viewpoint, about 18 km), Kokopo Museum (museum, about 1 km), Kabakon Island (island, about 23 km), Kerawara Island (island, about 25 km), Ulu Island (island, about 27 km).

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

147 places on Spotwander: 40 beaches & coast, 47 churches, 19 rivers, islands & mangroves, 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 other attractions.

Which is the nearest beach to Kokopo?

Kokopo Beach Front, about 1 km by road; Kabagap Beach (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Kokopo?

Kokopo Lutheran Church, about 1 km by road; Kingdom Hall Kokopo (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Kokopo?

Start in Kokopo, visit Vulcan, then Tavurvur, then Kabakon Island, then Ulu Island, then Mioko Island, and drive back — about 92 km by road in all.

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