Jiwaka district, Papua New Guinea

Places to visit near Minj

Minj is a town in Jiwaka district, Papua New Guinea. Within 50 km by road there are 254 places to visit — 236 churches and 18 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Mount Kubor (29 km), Mount Wilhelm (50 km) and Kuk (53 km).

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Minj at a glance

Location
Jiwaka district, Papua New Guinea
Coordinates
5.9075° S, 144.6916° E
Places within 50 km
254 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Minj

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

236 churches within 100 km of Minj. The closest is Minj Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Minj

21 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Minj. The closest is Kerowil, Jiwaka Province (10 km); the best-known is Mount Kubor (29 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Minj

4 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 237 km on the road.

  1. Start in Minj
  2. 50 km Mount Wilhelm · viewpoint, Kerowagi District
  3. 58 km Mount Kubor · viewpoint, Jiwaka
  4. 21 km Mount Kabangama · viewpoint, Jiwaka
  5. 55 km Kuk · heritage site, Western Highlands
  6. 53 km Back to Minj

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From travellers near Minj

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How to reach Minj

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    Within 15 km of Minj

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Minj by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches236236Minj Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1821Kerowil, Jiwaka Province (10 km)
    Forts & heritage01Kuk (53 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Baiyer River Sanctuary (92 km)
    Museums01JK McCarthy Museum (99 km)

    Minj: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Minj?

    Mount Kubor (viewpoint, about 29 km), Mount Kabangama (viewpoint, about 24 km), Minj Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (church, about 1 km), Minj EBC Church (church, about 1 km), Anginmol EBC Church (church, about 1 km), Krumambu SDA Church (church, about 1 km).

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

    254 places on Spotwander: 236 churches, 18 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Minj?

    Minj Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, about 1 km by road; Minj EBC Church (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Minj?

    Kerowil, Jiwaka Province, about 10 km by road; Mount Kabangama (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Minj?

    Start in Minj, visit Mount Wilhelm, then Mount Kubor, then Mount Kabangama, then Kuk, and drive back — about 237 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Minj?

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

    Towns near Minj

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