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Mount Hagen

Mount Hagen is a town in Western Highlands district, Papua New Guinea of about 33,623 people. Within 50 km by road there are 245 places to visit: 226 churches, 8 hill stations & viewpoints and 4 parks. The must-see places are Kuk, Mount Hagen and Mount Giluwe.

5.8575° S, 144.2306° EPop. 33,623

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Within 30 km234 places
Within 50 km245
Must-see4
Notable4
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Kuk, heritage site near Mount Hagen
Must-see

Kuk

Heritage site · 17 km

Mount Hagen, viewpoint near Mount Hagen
Must-see

Mount Hagen

Viewpoint · 30 km

Mount Giluwe, viewpoint near Mount Hagen
Must-see

Mount Giluwe

Viewpoint · 54 km

Places near Mount Hagen by type

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One day from Mount Hagen

5 stops, one loop, back by 7:53 pm

225 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 Mount Hagen
  2. Kukheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Baiyer River Sanctuarysanctuary · 2 hrs
  4. Mount Hagenviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Mount Giluweviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Lake Onimlake · 45 min
  7. Back in Mount Hagen
Today’s loopMount HagenStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Mount Hagen?

Kuk (heritage site, about 17 km), Mount Hagen (viewpoint, about 30 km), Kuli Gap (viewpoint, about 1 km), Bethel Lutheran Church (church, about 1 km), Mount Hagen Lutheran Church (church, about 1 km), Pope Pauls Park (park, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Mount Hagen?

245 places on Spotwander: 226 churches, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 parks, 4 other attractions, 2 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest church to Mount Hagen?

Bethel Lutheran Church, about 1 km by road; Mount Hagen Lutheran Church (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mount Hagen?

Kuli Gap, about 1 km by road; Kum Road Viewpoint (4 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Mount Hagen?

Start in Mount Hagen, visit Kuk, then Baiyer River Sanctuary, then Mount Hagen, then Mount Giluwe, then Lake Onim, and drive back — about 225 km by road in all.