A couple choosing Honiara is choosing a capital, not a beach resort, and it helps to plan around three things: where you sleep, where you eat and how you spend the hour before dark. This page takes them in that order. Dining costs are not quoted, because menus and rates move. The currency is the Solomon Islands dollar (SBD). Where to sleep Coral Sea Resort & Casino sits right on the waterfront with a pair of restaurants.

This page sorts Honiara by how you reach each place: walking, taxi or guide. Almost nothing here is a stroll. The town is a thin line of road with big gaps, the climate is hot, and the UK government warns about theft around the centre. A small area can be done on foot in a morning, and everything else is better with a car or a guide. Walkable in a morning The walkable core holds four things.

Honiara’s sights fall into three groups: places of remembrance from the Guadalcanal campaign, a pair of civic buildings, and a museum. The first group needs the most care. The fighting of 1942 and 1943 left many dead, and live munitions remain near some sites, so go quietly, stay on cleared ground and follow your guide. Fees are in Solomon Islands dollars (SBD) and are usually paid in cash. Places of remembrance Skyline Ridge The Guadalcanal American Memorial was dedicated in 1992 and is managed by the American Battle Monuments Commission.

A longer visit to Honiara works only if you plan it yourself. No operator offers a set multi-day circuit, so the trip is a base, a few guides and, if you like, an island stay. This page follows the order in which decisions come up. Prices are in Solomon Islands dollars (SBD). Before you leave home Entry requirements changed recently, and you should read the current text on the official visa portal.

Visitors with children should expect a quiet menu in Honiara. There are four outings that work, listed here from easiest to hardest, and a short set of rules that protect children from the real hazards of the coast. Costs are in Solomon Islands dollars (SBD). Rules before any outing Children in Honiara face four hazards: animals in the water, objects on the ground, mosquitoes and crowds. Crocodiles, both fresh and saltwater, and sharks are common.

Honiara has three realistic outings for a single day, and they differ a lot in effort. One is a relaxed boat ride to a historic island, one is a short crossing to a volcanic island, and one is a wet trek to a tall waterfall. Pick by how much effort you want. All fares and fees are in Solomon Islands dollars (SBD) and change often. Easiest: Tulagi Tulagi is the old capital of the British protectorate and lies in the Florida Islands, north of Honiara.

Tours in Honiara are arranged rather than bought off a shelf. The sights are real, but the tourism industry is small, so the useful question is who can arrange a given trip. This page is organised by what you want to do. If you want a waterfall trek Two treks need local guides: Mataniko Falls and Tenaru Falls. For Mataniko, the guide comes from Lelei and can be arranged through the tourist office in Honiara.

The simplest way to plan Honiara is by distance from the centre. A few things sit on the waterfront, some are a short taxi ride away, and the best ones need half a day and a local guide. The town stretches along one coast road, so travel time matters more than the number of stops. Costs are in Solomon Islands dollars (SBD). Within reach of the waterfront Honiara Central Market stands beside the harbour.