Choiseul district, Solomon Islands

Places to visit near Taro

Taro is a town in Choiseul district, Solomon Islands. Within 50 km by road there are 33 places to visit — 21 rivers, islands & mangroves, 6 beaches & coast, 6 hill stations & viewpoints and 0 churches. The closest is Taro Island (1 km).

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Taro at a glance

Location
Choiseul district, Solomon Islands
Coordinates
6.7111° S, 156.3972° E
Places within 50 km
33
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Taro

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Taro: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Taro

  • Tauna Island · river spot · Western · ~47 km
  • Moli · river spot · Choiseul · ~23 km
  • Central Bay · beach · Western · ~49 km
  • Kapisia Point · beach · Western · ~50 km
  • Fauro · river spot · Western · ~50 km
  • North Bay · beach · Western · ~50 km
  • Mabuu · river spot · Western · ~52 km
  • Kavakava Bay · beach · Western · ~52 km
  • Baobi · river spot · Western · ~53 km
  • Ovau · river spot · Western · ~53 km
  • Popotoa · river spot · Western · ~54 km
  • Haliuna Bay · beach · Western · ~55 km

Things to see near Taro, by type

Rivers, islands & mangroves near Taro

84 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Taro. The closest is Taro Island (1 km). Best time: september to february.

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Beaches & coast near Taro

53 beaches & coast within 100 km of Taro. The closest is Abali Toli Point (40 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Taro

13 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Taro. The closest is Sisiro Peak (30 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Taro

2 churches within 100 km of Taro. The closest is Village Church (97 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Taro

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 81 km on the road.

  1. Start in Taro
  2. 1 km Taro Island · island, Choiseul
  3. 38 km Masamasa · river spot, Western
  4. 5 km Samarai · river spot, Western
  5. 1 km Bagora · river spot, Western
  6. 1 km Cyprian Bridge Island · island, Western
  7. 35 km Back to Taro

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From travellers near Taro

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How to reach Taro

    All places near Taro by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Taro by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2184Taro Island (1 km)
    Beaches & coast653Abali Toli Point (40 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints613Sisiro Peak (30 km)
    Churches02Village Church (97 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Lahala Lake (64 km)
    Forts & heritage01Morgusaia Island (97 km)

    Taro: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Taro?

    Taro Island (island, about 1 km), Sipozae (river spot, about 2 km), Cyprian Bridge Island (island, about 35 km), Bagora (river spot, about 36 km), Samarai (river spot, about 37 km), Masamasa (river spot, about 39 km).

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

    33 places on Spotwander: 21 rivers, islands & mangroves, 6 beaches & coast, 6 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Taro?

    Taro Island, about 1 km by road; Sipozae (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Taro?

    Abali Toli Point, about 40 km by road; Aroaro Point (44 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Taro?

    Sisiro Peak, about 30 km by road; Vanakala Peak (31 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Taro?

    Start in Taro, visit Taro Island, then Masamasa, then Samarai, then Bagora, then Cyprian Bridge Island, and drive back — about 81 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Taro?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Taro

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