Chuuk district, Micronesia

Places to visit near Lukunor

Lukunor is a town in Chuuk district, Micronesia. Within 50 km by road there are 55 places to visit — 44 rivers, islands & mangroves, 3 beaches & coast, 3 forts & heritage and 3 churches. The must-see places are Lukunor Atoll (8 km), Satawan Atoll (41 km) and Kutu (51 km).

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Lukunor at a glance

Location
Chuuk district, Micronesia
Coordinates
5.5070° N, 153.8205° E
Places within 50 km
55 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Lukunor

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Lukunor: 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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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Lukunor

45 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Lukunor. The closest is Lukunor (1 km); the best-known is Fatikat (25 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Fatikat · river spot · Chuuk · ~25 km
  • Lukunor · river spot · Chuuk · ~1 km
  • Piasa · river spot · Chuuk · ~4 km
  • Kutu · river spot · Chuuk · ~51 km · Must-see
  • Sopunur · river spot · Chuuk · ~6 km
  • Kurum · river spot · Chuuk · ~7 km

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Beaches & coast near Lukunor

3 beaches & coast within 100 km of Lukunor. The closest is Lukunor Atoll (8 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Lukunor

3 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lukunor. The closest is JP Army Garrison WW2 (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Lukunor

3 churches within 100 km of Lukunor. The closest is Protestant Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Lukunor

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 121 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lukunor
  2. 25 km Fatikat · river spot, Chuuk
  3. 24 km Satawan Atoll · beach, Chuuk
  4. 14 km Kutu · river spot, Chuuk
  5. 24 km Etal · river spot, Chuuk
  6. 26 km Lukunor Atoll · beach, Chuuk
  7. 8 km Back to Lukunor

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From travellers near Lukunor

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How to reach Lukunor

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    Within 15 km of Lukunor

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lukunor by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves4445Lukunor (1 km)
    Beaches & coast33Lukunor Atoll (8 km)
    Forts & heritage33JP Army Garrison WW2 (1 km)
    Churches33Protestant Church (1 km)
    Other attractions22Satawan Tower (27 km)

    Lukunor: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lukunor?

    Lukunor Atoll (beach, about 8 km), Satawan Atoll (beach, about 41 km), Fatikat (river spot, about 25 km), JP Army Garrison WW2 (heritage site, about 1 km), Protestant Church (church, about 1 km), Lukunor (river spot, about 1 km).

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

    55 places on Spotwander: 44 rivers, islands & mangroves, 3 beaches & coast, 3 forts & heritage, 3 churches, 2 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Lukunor?

    Lukunor, about 1 km by road; Piasa (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Lukunor?

    Lukunor Atoll, about 8 km by road; Etal Atoll (38 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Lukunor?

    JP Army Garrison WW2, about 1 km by road; Displaced Lukunor Inhabitants WW2 (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lukunor?

    Start in Lukunor, visit Fatikat, then Satawan Atoll, then Kutu, then Etal, then Lukunor Atoll, and drive back — about 121 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lukunor?

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

    Towns near Lukunor

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Lukunor’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.