Honiara
Solomon Islands
- Safety rating
- 6/10
- Best time to visit
- The drier season from May to October offers calmer seas and the best diving and travel conditions. The wet season brings heavier rain and humidity.
- Population
- 0.1M
Overview
The capital of the Solomon Islands lies on the northwest coast of Guadalcanal, a low-key town surrounded by jungle hills and WWII battlefields. Its markets, dive wrecks, and proximity to pristine lagoons make it a gateway to one of the Pacific's last frontiers.
Top attractions
Browse the lively Central Market, explore WWII relics and the Vilu War Museum, visit the Guadalcanal American Memorial, and dive the wrecks of Iron Bottom Sound.
Getting around
Shared minibuses and taxis run along the main coastal road, and hotels can arrange drivers. The central market and waterfront area are walkable.