Banggai Regency district, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia

Places to visit near Luwuk

Luwuk is a town in Banggai Regency district, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, home to about 47,778 people. Within 50 km by road there are 97 places to visit — 13 rivers, islands & mangroves, 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 churches and 21 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Gereja Santa Maria Bintang Kejora, Luwuk (1 km), Peleng Island (82 km) and Gunung Tinankong (92 km).

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Luwuk, Central Sulawesi
Luwuk, Banggai Regency district, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Luwuk at a glance

Location
Banggai Regency district, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia
Population
about 47,778
Coordinates
0.9516° S, 122.7875° E
Places within 50 km
97 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches
Nearest city
Amed, 1426 km

Top places to visit near Luwuk

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Luwuk: 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 Luwuk

58 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Luwuk. The closest is Pulau Pasokan (38 km). Best time: september to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Luwuk

44 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Luwuk. The closest is Bukit Lenyek, Luwuk Banggai (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Luwuk

34 churches within 100 km of Luwuk. The closest is Gereja Santa Maria Bintang Kejora, Luwuk (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Luwuk

26 beaches & coast within 100 km of Luwuk. The closest is Teluk Luwuk (1 km); the best-known is Pantai Kilo Lima (5 km). Best time: october to march.

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Mosques & dargahs near Luwuk

23 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Luwuk. The closest is Mesjid Imam Bonjol (1 km); the best-known is Masjid Al Ikhsan (0 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Luwuk

7 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Luwuk. The closest is Paisu Pok Lake (45 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Luwuk

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 13 km on the road.

  1. Start in Luwuk
  2. 1 km Masjid Al Ikhsan · mosque, Banggai Regency
  3. 1 km Banggai Regency Museum · museum, Banggai Regency
  4. 1 km Gereja Santa Maria Bintang Kejora, Luwuk · church, Banggai Regency
  5. 3 km Air Terjun Piala · waterfall, Banggai Regency
  6. 4 km Masjid Al Huda Maahas · mosque, Banggai Regency
  7. 3 km Back to Luwuk

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Within 15 km of Luwuk

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Luwuk by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Rivers, islands & mangroves1358Pulau Pasokan (38 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints2044Bukit Lenyek, Luwuk Banggai (1 km)
Churches1934Gereja Santa Maria Bintang Kejora, Luwuk (1 km)
Beaches & coast2126Teluk Luwuk (1 km)
Mosques & dargahs1523Mesjid Imam Bonjol (1 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs17Paisu Pok Lake (45 km)
Temples23Lapangan Olahraga Mandiri (1 km)
Museums12Banggai Regency Museum (2 km)
Waterfalls22Air Terjun Piala (2 km)
Parks22RTH Teluk Lalong (1 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens12Bukit Inspirasi (2 km)
Caves02Gua Bab'Banang (86 km)
Forts & heritage01Gunung Tombila (56 km)

Luwuk: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Luwuk?

Gereja Santa Maria Bintang Kejora, Luwuk (church, about 1 km), Masjid Al Ikhsan (mosque, about 1 km), Banggai Regency Museum (museum, about 2 km), Air Terjun Piala (waterfall, about 2 km), Masjid Al Huda Maahas (mosque, about 3 km), Pantai Kilo Lima (beach, about 5 km).

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

97 places on Spotwander: 13 rivers, islands & mangroves, 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 churches, 21 beaches & coast, 15 mosques & dargahs.

Which is the nearest river spot to Luwuk?

Pulau Pasokan, about 38 km by road; Pulau Itekitek (39 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Luwuk?

Bukit Lenyek, Luwuk Banggai, about 1 km by road; Puncak Gunung Tompotika (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Luwuk?

Gereja Santa Maria Bintang Kejora, Luwuk, about 1 km by road; GBI Marturia Ministry LUWUK (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Luwuk?

Start in Luwuk, visit Masjid Al Ikhsan, then Banggai Regency Museum, then Gereja Santa Maria Bintang Kejora, Luwuk, then Air Terjun Piala, then Masjid Al Huda Maahas, and drive back — about 13 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Luwuk?

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

How far is Luwuk from Amed?

About 1426 km by road (1141 km in a straight line).

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