Guadalcanal district, Solomon Islands

Places to visit near Malango

Malango is a town in Guadalcanal district, Solomon Islands, home to about 10,532 people. Within 50 km by road there are 57 places to visit — 12 churches, 15 beaches & coast, 7 hill stations & viewpoints and 6 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Mount Popomanaseu (47 km), Solomon Islands National Art Gallery (49 km) and Point Cruz (50 km).

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Malango at a glance

Location
Guadalcanal district, Solomon Islands
Population
about 10,532
Coordinates
9.6952° S, 159.7173° E
Places within 50 km
57 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Malango

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Malango: 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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Churches near Malango

32 churches within 100 km of Malango. The closest is SDA (46 km); the best-known is Cathedral Church of St Barnabas (50 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Malango

27 beaches & coast within 100 km of Malango. The closest is Wanderer Bay (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Malango

25 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Malango. The closest is Cone Peak (34 km); the best-known is Mount Popomanaseu (47 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Malango

13 forts & heritage within 100 km of Malango. The closest is Hill 27 Memorial Site (47 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Malango

10 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Malango. The closest is Guadalcanal Island (69 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Guadalcanal Island · river spot · Guadalcanal · ~69 km
  • Laumuan · river spot · Central Province · ~91 km
  • Lologhan Island · river spot · Central Province · ~94 km
  • Kisan Island · river spot · Central Province · ~97 km
  • Mbungana · river spot · Central Province · ~97 km
  • Moie · river spot · Central Province · ~99 km

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Museums near Malango

6 museums within 100 km of Malango. The closest is Vilu Military Museum (49 km); the best-known is Solomon Islands National Art Gallery (49 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Malango

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 142 km on the road.

  1. Start in Malango
  2. 39 km Tenaru Falls · waterfall, Guadalcanal
  3. 11 km Mount Popomanaseu · viewpoint, Guadalcanal
  4. 10 km Vihona Falls · waterfall, Guadalcanal
  5. 32 km Point Cruz · beach, Honiara
  6. 1 km Solomon Islands National Art Gallery · museum, Honiara
  7. 49 km Back to Malango

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From travellers near Malango

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How to reach Malango

    All places near Malango by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Malango by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches1232SDA (46 km)
    Beaches & coast1527Wanderer Bay (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints725Cone Peak (34 km)
    Forts & heritage613Hill 27 Memorial Site (47 km)
    Other attractions611Lumatapopo Cultural Village (46 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves010Guadalcanal Island (69 km)
    Museums46Vilu Military Museum (49 km)
    Waterfalls44Tenaru Falls (39 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens22Queen Elizabeth National Park (44 km)
    Parks11Children's Park (48 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Lee’s Lake (92 km)

    Malango: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Malango?

    Wanderer Bay (beach, about 1 km), Mount Popomanaseu (viewpoint, about 47 km), Solomon Islands National Art Gallery (museum, about 49 km), Point Cruz (beach, about 50 km), Tenaru Falls (waterfall, about 39 km), Vihona Falls (waterfall, about 41 km).

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

    57 places on Spotwander: 12 churches, 15 beaches & coast, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 forts & heritage, 6 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest church to Malango?

    SDA, about 46 km by road; White River SDA (47 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Malango?

    Wanderer Bay, about 1 km by road; Hammock Beach, Kakabona,west Guadalcanal (46 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Malango?

    Cone Peak, about 34 km by road; Mbambachapatuhu Gorge (38 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Malango?

    Start in Malango, visit Tenaru Falls, then Mount Popomanaseu, then Vihona Falls, then Point Cruz, then Solomon Islands National Art Gallery, and drive back — about 142 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Malango?

    October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Malango

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