Honiara is the capital of the Solomon Islands. It is on Guadalcanal.

Travel to Honiara - Visa Requirements

The only international airport in the Solomon Islands is Henderson Field. The following airlines currently serve the airport : Air Pacific (once weekly service from Nadi), Air Niugini (twice weekly to Port Moresby and twice weekly to Nadi), Solomon Airlines (4/5 times weekly service to Brisbane) and Our Airline (flying to Brisbane three times per week). Pacific Blue undertake weekly flights to Brisbane once a week.

Tours and Getting around Honiara

Taxis are relatively plentiful and cheap in Honiara. They can be either ordere of flagged down. There are also frequent minibuses that operate along the coastal strip from Henderson to White River stopping making numerous stops along the way.

Honiara tourist attractions and sightseeing

Honiara contains a wealth of World War 2 sites - most of the hills in the Honiara area were the sites of fierce battles during World War 2.

The Central Market is a site to behold, in particular on Saturday mornings where you can pick up hand made jewelery and crafts.

Honiara city tours

Dive, explore, make plans or seeing the rest of the country

Honiara souvenirs and shopping

There are many craft/souvenir shops located along the coastal strip. Additionally the central market is a great place to by local handicrafts.

Honiara Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

There is surprising variety in Honiara with many restaurants catering to expats.

The Lime Lounge Is a coffee shop located near the Central Market where coffee, cakes, burgers and sandwhiches can be gotten. It is relatively expensive however.

The Taj Mahal Located near the airport has excellent Indian and Sri Lankan food and is excellent value.

Korean BBQ Located on what looks like wasteground near the Central Market. They serve excellent dishes even though the decor is quite rustic.

Honiara Hotel Located overlooking Chinatown has several restaurants; an excellent French restaurant, a Chinese restaurant (planned) and a general restaurant serving sandwhiches and burgers

Iron Bottom Sound There is an excellent Japanese restaurant here with a terrace where drinks can be served. An excellent place to watch the sunset.

The Yacht Club The favoured hangout of expats in Honiara, the yacht club has a variety of simple and inexpensive meals available nightly.

Rain Tree Cafe A beautiful sea front location on the west end of Honiara amid quiet gardens and under a thatch leaf house. Great coffee, smoothies, lassies, and fresh organic food, wood fired pizzas. This is a great place for sunset meals, breakfasts and hanging out on weekends. Locally owned and operated by local women. BYO Rain Tree Cafe Website

Honiara nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs

See above

Honiara cheap and luxurious hotels, youth hostels and lodging

There are many hotels in Honiara, mainly catering to expats. The Honiara Hotel, the King Solomon, Iron Bottom Sound, The Airport Motel and the Casino are a few

Get out

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