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Popondetta

Popondetta is a town in Oro district, Papua New Guinea of about 28,198 people. Within 50 km by road there are 103 places to visit: 79 churches, 13 beaches & coast and 2 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Mount Lamington, Mount Bellamy and Mount Victoria.

8.7654° S, 148.2325° EPop. 28,198

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Within 30 km65 places
Within 50 km103
Must-see4
Notable34
Best timeOctober to March

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One day from Popondetta

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:12 pm

118 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 Popondetta
  2. Cape Killertonbeach · 1.5 hrs
  3. Jiropa Pointbeach · 1.5 hrs
  4. Cape Endaiaderebeach · 1.5 hrs
  5. Big Embilake · 45 min
  6. Mount Lamingtonviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Popondetta
Today’s loopPopondettaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Popondetta?

Mount Lamington (viewpoint, about 25 km), Big Embi (lake, about 16 km), Embi Lakes (lake, about 18 km), Cape Killerton (beach, about 25 km), Uganda Martyrs Catholic Church (church, about 1 km), Betshahn Baptist Church (church, about 1 km).

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

103 places on Spotwander: 79 churches, 13 beaches & coast, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 parks.

Which is the nearest church to Popondetta?

Uganda Martyrs Catholic Church, about 1 km by road; Betshahn Baptist Church (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Popondetta?

Waitutu Point, about 24 km by road; Wye Point (25 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Popondetta?

Start in Popondetta, visit Cape Killerton, then Jiropa Point, then Cape Endaiadere, then Big Embi, then Mount Lamington, and drive back — about 118 km by road in all.

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