Visiting Turtle Hatchery
Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
- Early morning and late afternoon are the best times to see animals.
- Keep your distance and do not feed wildlife.
Best time
November to March for sightings; sanctuaries may close in peak monsoon. Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.
Places to visit near Turtle Hatchery
All places near Hikkaduwa →Kayak Adventure Rathgama Lake
lake · 11 km
Ruwa Madu River Safari
river spot · 17 km
St. Mary's Cathedral
church · 25 km
Galle Dutch Fort
fort · 25 km
Galle Fort
fort · 25 km
Dutch Reformed Church
church · 26 km
Other wildlife, forests & gardens nearby
Sinharaja Forest Reserve · Ratnapura61 kmNilwala Crocodile Safari Matara · Matara71 kmSeethawaka Wet Zone Botanical Gardens · Colombo102 kmUdawalawe National Park · Monaragala117 kmGampaha Botanical Garden · Gampaha131 kmHorton Plains National Park · Nuwara Eliya133 kmHow to reach Turtle Hatchery
From Galle
About 24 km by road (19 km straight line). Directions · places near Galle
From Bentota
About 39 km by road (31 km straight line). Directions · places near Bentota
From Mirissa
About 61 km by road (48 km straight line). Directions · places near Mirissa
Nearest towns with a guide: Hikkaduwa (4 km) · Ambalangoda (11 km) · Talpe (35 km). Coordinates 6.16402, 80.09050. Road distances are estimates.
Frequently asked
What is the best time to visit Turtle Hatchery?
November to March for sightings; sanctuaries may close in peak monsoon. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.
How far is Turtle Hatchery from Galle?
Turtle Hatchery is about 24 km by road from Galle (19 km straight line), 39 km from Bentota and 61 km from Mirissa. Open the road-trip planner on Spotwander for turn-by-turn directions and stops on the way.
What are the places to visit near Turtle Hatchery?
Nearby: Kayak Adventure Rathgama Lake (lake, 11 km), Ruwa Madu River Safari (river spot, 17 km), St. Mary's Cathedral (church, 25 km), Galle Dutch Fort (fort, 25 km), Galle Fort (fort, 25 km), Dutch Reformed Church (church, 26 km).
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