Bus Tours Honiara

Getting Around Honiara by Minibus and Taxi

Honiara has no sightseeing bus tours. The capital is strung along one main road on the north coast of Guadalcanal, and visitors move between sights by minibus, taxi or boat.

Local Transport

  • Minibuses: Informal minibuses serve the main road. Check the destination with the driver before you board.
  • Taxis: Taxis are unmetered, so agree the fare before you start. Hiring a taxi and driver for a few hours is the practical way to link several sights.
  • Boats: Tulagi in the Florida Islands and Savo Island are reached by boat across Iron Bottom Sound. Boats for these crossings set out near the Point Cruz Yacht Club.
  • National Museum: A single room on Mendana Avenue covering dance, shell currency, weapons and archaeology.
  • Central Market: On the waterfront, open Monday to Saturday from roughly 6:00 to 18:00 and closed on Sunday.
  • Skyline Drive: Leads to the Guadalcanal American Memorial. It is a place of remembrance, so visit quietly.

Tips and Essentials

  • Carry Small Cash: Only major hotels and restaurants take international cards.
  • Dress Modestly: Honiara is strongly Christian, so cover shoulders and knees.
  • Watch Your Bags: Bag-snatching is reported around the central market.
  • Leave Metal Alone: Never touch rusted metal or anything that looks like a munition at the old battle sites.

Language

English is the official language, and Pijin is the common language in daily life.