Tarawa, KiribatiSacred Heart CathedralBikemanKiribati National Museum and Cultural CentreCatholic ChurchTakoronga PointGalloping Gus
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Tarawa

Tarawa is a town in Gilbert Islands district, Kiribati of about 40,311 people. Within 50 km by road there are 91 places to visit: 8 beaches & coast, 24 churches and 15 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Sacred Heart Cathedral, Bikeman and Kiribati National Museum and Cultural Centre.

1.3278° N, 172.9770° EPop. 40,311

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Within 30 km86 places
Within 50 km91
Must-see4
Notable110
Best timeOctober to March

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The 3 places worth the trip

Sacred Heart Cathedral, church near Tarawa
Must-see

Sacred Heart Cathedral

Church · 4 km

Must-see

Bikeman

River spot · 9 km

Kiribati National Museum and Cultural Centre, museum near Tarawa
Must-see

Kiribati National Museum and Cultural Centre

Museum · 21 km

Places near Tarawa by type

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One day from Tarawa

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:00 pm

50 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 Tarawa
  2. Takoronga Pointbeach · 1.5 hrs
  3. Galloping Gusheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Bikemanriver spot · 1 hrs
  5. Kiribati National Museum and Cultural Centremuseum · 1.5 hrs
  6. Sacred Heart Cathedralchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Tarawa
Today’s loopTarawaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Tarawa?

Sacred Heart Cathedral (church, about 4 km), Bikeman (river spot, about 9 km), Catholic Church (church, about 1 km), Nanomalie (attraction, about 1 km), Kiribati National Museum and Cultural Centre (museum, about 21 km), Latter Day Saints (Mormon) (church, about 1 km).

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

91 places on Spotwander: 8 beaches & coast, 24 churches, 15 rivers, islands & mangroves, 17 forts & heritage, 11 other attractions.

Which is the nearest beach to Tarawa?

Takoronga Point, about 4 km by road; Mary's Beach (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Tarawa?

KUC Bairiki, about 1 km by road; Catholic Church (0 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Tarawa?

Start in Tarawa, visit Takoronga Point, then Galloping Gus, then Bikeman, then Kiribati National Museum and Cultural Centre, then Sacred Heart Cathedral, and drive back — about 50 km by road in all.