Central Province district, Solomon Islands

Places to visit near Tulagi

Tulagi is a town in Central Province district, Solomon Islands, home to about 1,750 people. Within 50 km by road there are 132 places to visit — 45 beaches & coast, 53 rivers, islands & mangroves, 15 churches and 6 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are MS World Discoverer (12 km), Kikuzuki (12 km) and LST-342 (14 km).

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Tulagi, Solomon Islands
Tulagi, Central Province district, Solomon Islands. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Tulagi at a glance

Location
Central Province district, Solomon Islands
Population
about 1,750
Coordinates
9.1031° S, 160.1506° E
Places within 50 km
132 (4 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Tulagi

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Tulagi: 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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Beaches & coast near Tulagi

67 beaches & coast within 100 km of Tulagi. The closest is Blue Beach (2 km); the best-known is Titus Shoal (2 km). Best time: october to march.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Tulagi

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

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Churches near Tulagi

38 churches within 100 km of Tulagi. The closest is Monagho Church (43 km); the best-known is Cathedral Church of St Barnabas (52 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Tulagi

33 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tulagi. The closest is Hill 208 (1 km); the best-known is Savo Island (46 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Tulagi

18 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tulagi. The closest is MS World Discoverer (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Tulagi

6 museums within 100 km of Tulagi. The closest is Tetere Beach World War Museum (46 km); the best-known is Solomon Islands National Art Gallery (53 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Tulagi

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 51 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tulagi
  2. 1 km Tulagi · river spot, Central Province
  3. 2 km Mokambo Island · island, Central Province
  4. 11 km MS World Discoverer · heritage site, Central Province
  5. 21 km Kikuzuki · heritage site, Central Province
  6. 2 km LST-342 · heritage site, Central Province
  7. 14 km Back to Tulagi

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From travellers near Tulagi

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How to reach Tulagi

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    Within 15 km of Tulagi

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tulagi by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Beaches & coast4567Blue Beach (2 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves5363Tulagi (1 km)
    Churches1538Monagho Church (43 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints633Hill 208 (1 km)
    Forts & heritage618MS World Discoverer (12 km)
    Other attractions212Hells Point (47 km)
    Museums16Tetere Beach World War Museum (46 km)
    Caves45Suku Caves (27 km)
    Waterfalls04Mataniko Falls (53 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Botanical Garden (54 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Osi Lake (87 km)
    Parks01Children's Park (53 km)

    Tulagi: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tulagi?

    MS World Discoverer (heritage site, about 12 km), Kikuzuki (heritage site, about 12 km), LST-342 (heritage site, about 14 km), Tulagi (river spot, about 1 km), Mokambo Island (island, about 1 km), Mbangai Island (island, about 2 km).

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

    132 places on Spotwander: 45 beaches & coast, 53 rivers, islands & mangroves, 15 churches, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest beach to Tulagi?

    Blue Beach, about 2 km by road; Titus Shoal (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Tulagi?

    Tulagi, about 1 km by road; Mokambo Island (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Tulagi?

    Monagho Church, about 43 km by road; Leboni Church (44 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tulagi?

    Start in Tulagi, visit Tulagi, then Mokambo Island, then MS World Discoverer, then Kikuzuki, then LST-342, and drive back — about 51 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tulagi?

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

    Towns near Tulagi

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Tulagi’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Tulagi on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.