Places to visit near

Kolonga

Kolonga is a town in Tongatapu district, Tonga of about 1,100 people. Within 50 km by road there are 251 places to visit: 76 churches, 44 beaches & coast and 34 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Ha'amonga 'a Maui, Tongatapu and Royal Palace.

21.1333° S, 175.0667° WPop. 1,100

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Within 30 km199 places
Within 50 km251
Must-see6
Notable129
Best timeOctober to March

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One day from Kolonga

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:14 pm

69 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 Kolonga
  2. Tongatapuriver spot · 1 hrs
  3. Nuku'alofa Tonga Templechurch · 30 min
  4. Royal Palacepalace · 1.5 hrs
  5. Motutapuriver spot · 1 hrs
  6. Mui Hopohopongabeach · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Kolonga
Today’s loopKolongaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Kolonga?

Ha'amonga 'a Maui (heritage site, about 2 km), Tongatapu (river spot, about 17 km), Royal Palace (palace, about 17 km), Siasi 'o Tonga (church, about 17 km), Utukakai (beach, about 1 km), Kolongatahi Mo e 'Utulongoa'a (beach, about 1 km).

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

251 places on Spotwander: 76 churches, 44 beaches & coast, 34 rivers, islands & mangroves, 29 forts & heritage, 24 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest church to Kolonga?

Nun's Residence, about 1 km by road; Holonga Sda Church (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Kolonga?

Utukakai, about 1 km by road; Kolongatahi Mo e 'Utulongoa'a (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Kolonga?

Start in Kolonga, visit Tongatapu, then Nuku'alofa Tonga Temple, then Royal Palace, then Motutapu, then Mui Hopohoponga, and drive back — about 69 km by road in all.