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Notable river spot · Gilbert Islands, Kiribati

Ubantakoto

Ubantakoto is a river spot in Gilbert Islands, Kiribati.

Ubantakoto: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this river spot: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Ubantakoto

Season: September to February; boat services pause in floods.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Ubantakoto — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 3.23038, 172.92364. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Ubantakoto

    • Butaritari Atoll · river spot · Gilbert Islands · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Namoka · river spot · Gilbert Islands · ~4 km
    • Natata · river spot · Gilbert Islands · ~5 km
    • Kainobi · river spot · Gilbert Islands · ~8 km
    • Onne · river spot · Gilbert Islands · ~11 km
    • Keuea Church · church · Gilbert Islands · ~14 km
    • Kiebu · river spot · Gilbert Islands · ~14 km
    • Tebua Tarawa · river spot · Gilbert Islands · ~17 km
    • Aonbike · river spot · Gilbert Islands · ~18 km
    • Makin · river spot · Gilbert Islands · ~23 km
    • Government Pier · fort · Gilbert Islands · ~26 km
    • Bikati · river spot · Gilbert Islands · ~27 km
    • Stone Pier · fort · Gilbert Islands · ~27 km
    • On Chong's Wharf · fort · Gilbert Islands · ~29 km
    • North Channel · beach · Gilbert Islands · ~30 km
    • Central Channel · beach · Gilbert Islands · ~30 km
    • Kotabu · river spot · Gilbert Islands · ~30 km
    • Nabuni · river spot · Gilbert Islands · ~31 km

    See everything within a day’s drive of Ubantakoto

    Other rivers, islands & mangroves near Ubantakoto

    • Butaritari Atoll · river spot · Gilbert Islands · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Namoka · river spot · Gilbert Islands · ~4 km
    • Natata · river spot · Gilbert Islands · ~5 km
    • Kainobi · river spot · Gilbert Islands · ~8 km
    • Onne · river spot · Gilbert Islands · ~11 km
    • Kiebu · river spot · Gilbert Islands · ~14 km
    • Tebua Tarawa · river spot · Gilbert Islands · ~17 km
    • Aonbike · river spot · Gilbert Islands · ~18 km
    • Makin · river spot · Gilbert Islands · ~23 km
    • Bikati · river spot · Gilbert Islands · ~27 km

    All rivers, islands & mangroves in Kiribati

    Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)

    Frequently asked

    Are boats running today?

    No visitor has reported the boating status for Ubantakoto yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Ubantakoto?

    September to February; boat services pause in floods. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Ubantakoto?

    Nearby: Butaritari Atoll (river spot, 20 km), Namoka (river spot, 4 km), Natata (river spot, 5 km), Kainobi (river spot, 8 km), Onne (river spot, 11 km), Keuea Church (church, 14 km).

    Is Ubantakoto worth visiting?

    Ubantakoto is listed as a notable river spot in Kiribati on Spotwander.