Tapin district, South Kalimantan, Indonesia

Places to visit near Rantau

Rantau is a town in Tapin district, South Kalimantan, Indonesia. Within 50 km by road there are 29 places to visit — 14 forts & heritage, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 mosques & dargahs and 1 waterfalls. The must-see places are Al-Mukarramah Mosque (3 km), Masjid Agung Riyadusshalihin (58 km) and Masjid Jami Sungai Banar (70 km).

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Rantau at a glance

Location
Tapin district, South Kalimantan, Indonesia
Coordinates
2.9334° S, 115.1621° E
Places within 50 km
29 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for mosques & dargahs
Nearest city
Lovina, 726 km

Top places to visit near Rantau

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Rantau: 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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Forts & heritage near Rantau

68 forts & heritage within 100 km of Rantau. The closest is Bundaran Dulang (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Rantau

55 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Rantau. The closest is Gunung Tamban (29 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Rantau

32 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Rantau. The closest is Masjid Raya Nurul Falah (1 km); the best-known is Al-Mukarramah Mosque (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Rantau

11 waterfalls within 100 km of Rantau. The closest is Air Terjun Kilap Api (45 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Rantau

10 museums within 100 km of Rantau. The closest is HSS People Museum (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Rantau

5 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Rantau. The closest is Anyer (87 km); the best-known is Pulau Alalak (95 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Rantau

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 46 km on the road.

  1. Start in Rantau
  2. 3 km Al-Mukarramah Mosque · mosque, Tapin
  3. 5 km Al-Istiqamah Jami Mosque · mosque, Tapin
  4. 19 km Masjid Ba'angkat · mosque, Hulu Sungai Selatan
  5. 17 km Bundaran Dulang · heritage site, Tapin
  6. 1 km Masjid Raya Nurul Falah · mosque, Tapin
  7. 1 km Back to Rantau

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How to reach Rantau

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Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Rantau by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Forts & heritage1468Bundaran Dulang (1 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints655Gunung Tamban (29 km)
Mosques & dargahs632Masjid Raya Nurul Falah (1 km)
Waterfalls111Air Terjun Kilap Api (45 km)
Museums110HSS People Museum (23 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves05Anyer (87 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs14Bendungan Tapin (24 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens04Sultan Adam Grand Forest Park (80 km)
Parks03Dwi Warna Park & Playground (57 km)
Caves02Limbuhang Cave (55 km)
Churches02GPIB Maranatha (95 km)
Buddhist sites01Vihara Dhammasoka Banjarmasin (95 km)
Temples01Pura Agung Jagat Natha Banjarmasin (93 km)

Rantau: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Rantau?

Al-Mukarramah Mosque (mosque, about 3 km), Masjid Raya Nurul Falah (mosque, about 1 km), Bundaran Dulang (heritage site, about 1 km), Al-Istiqamah Jami Mosque (mosque, about 7 km), Masjid Ba'angkat (mosque, about 19 km), Makam Amuk Hantarukung (heritage site, about 20 km).

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

29 places on Spotwander: 14 forts & heritage, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 mosques & dargahs, 1 waterfall, 1 museum.

Which is the nearest fort to Rantau?

Bundaran Dulang, about 1 km by road; Makam Amuk Hantarukung (20 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Rantau?

Gunung Tamban, about 29 km by road; Gunung Gagaro (30 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Rantau?

Masjid Raya Nurul Falah, about 1 km by road; Al-Mukarramah Mosque (3 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Rantau?

Start in Rantau, visit Al-Mukarramah Mosque, then Al-Istiqamah Jami Mosque, then Masjid Ba'angkat, then Bundaran Dulang, then Masjid Raya Nurul Falah, and drive back — about 46 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Rantau?

October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for mosques & dargahs.

How far is Rantau from Lovina?

About 726 km by road (581 km in a straight line).

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