Awaiting You

come and experience a world unhurried and unspoiled in every way. With such a diverse range of activities there is something for everyone.

Simple hospitality...

it may not always be fancy but you'll always get a smile. Village life is simple and unhurried with a focus on subsistence living

Take a deep breath...

and let your self slip into 'Solomon Time'. Enjoy the tranquillity and literally feel the burdens of a busy life dissolve before your very eyes.

Underwater adventure...

explore the silent underwater world full of life and extraoridnary creatures like this napping nurse shark

Exotic cultures...

many still practised today. Traditional shell money in Malaita and Red Feather money in Temotu are still in circulation.

Soak up the romance...

away from the crowds. Experience the spledour of a tropical sunset while enjoying a glass of wine on your own private island

Surfing...

Be the first to surf new breaks in one of the world's last surfing frontiers. Uncrowded surf perfection in a pristine natural and cultural environment.

Get away...

with 300+ days of sunshine and some of the world's most beautiful places at your fingertips you won't want to leave.

Fishing...

the waters of the Solomons are renowned for big game. Whether you want go game fishing, surf fishing or even try your luck at spear fishing you will definitely see some action

Cruise...

the waters of the Solomons and experience the islands at close range with the opportunity to dive, snorkle and visit beautiful remote areas too difficult to reach by plane

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Guadalcanal Province
Guadalcanal General

It is here in Guadalcanal, that you find the country’s capital, Honiara.  War wrecks are an attraction. An absence of roads along the west coast makes the region mostly inaccessible to outsiders by land, but it abounds in natural wonders.

Provincial (& national capital): Honiara
Airport: Honiara International Airport
Seaport: Honiara

 
People & Population
These people are Melanesian speaking with eighteen different Austronesian dialects.  There are two main groups, the Guadalcanal languages speaking such as Ngari and Tolo and Malaitan speaking languages such
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Custom & Tradition
Guadalcanal people mostly live along the coast while others live in the interior or up the hills. They live largely on subsistence farming of traditional crops like taro & yam. Gardening, fishing and hunting of wild
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Moro Movement
Moro is from Makaruka Village on the weather coast of Guadalcanal, the son of a local big man from whom he inherited custom magic, including the power to calm seas.  He had been a laborer for the American in
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Religion
It is estimated that 85% of the population of Guadalcanal Province are Christian, and the four main denominations churches are Anglican (Church of Melanesia), Roman Catholics, South Seas Evangelical
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History
The clans of Guadalcanal family lineage were known to have come from bird ancestors.  Marau, Garau and Lakilu are known as Eagle Clan, and the Manukiki and Kidipili at the Weather Coast were known as the
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Vele Man
As with Melanesians generally, their epistemology is very practical, involving magic to defeat enemies, make the gardens grow better, and achieve status in the community.  There is also a kind of negative magic
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Land
The island is mainly mountainous and deeply dissected with narrow river valleys and coastal plains.  The total land area is 5, 302 sq km.  The northern part of the island has an extensive alluvial plain up to 11
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Credit cards/ATMs/Travel Checks

Credit cards (Visa, Master cards and Cirrus) as well as travel cheques (to avoid additional exchange rate charges, travelers are advised to take travel cheques in Australian Dollars or Pounds...

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Emergency Services

information to come

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Observing Customs

The people of the Solomon Island have a rich culture which observes many traditional "kastoms" which vary from province to province.  Please ask about appropriate behaviour and always ask permission...

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Dress Code

Informal lightweight attire is appropriate for both day and evening wear alongside comfortable footwear. Occassionally, a light sweater may be handy for those rare cool nights. Bikini and other beachwear...

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Traveling by car

General information The required age for driving in the Solomon Islands is 18 years and above. The driver must have a driving license, and must be mentally and physically fit...

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Camping

Camping is not encouraged and permission from the village chief or land owner must be sought

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Health

Main public hospital is in Honiara with smaller facilities in major provincial centres. Private clinics are also found in Honiara. Malaria medication is recommended; insect repellent and sleeping under a...

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Getting here

By Air: Honiara International Airport (on Guadalcanal Island) is the main hub of the country. It is located 7 miles east of Honiara. Currently 5 airlines fly into Honiara on...

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Bookings

Make bookings early and with plenty of time to avoid disappointment. Many of the larger resorts get booked out well in advance so if you are particular about the places...

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Is it Safe?

The Solomon Islands is a very safe destination to travel to and engage in tours and other activities. The people are very friendly and keen to share their way of life...

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Tipping

This is not required nor recommended in and around Solomon Islands.

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Nightlife

Major hotels provide entertainment with cultural performances on certain nights of the week. Clubs like Point Cruz Yacht Club and the Captains Bar in the Pacific Casino Hotel, in Honiara,...

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National specialties/drinks

Specialties: Tapioca Pudding (Cassava pudding)Motu (Local food baked in traditional oven)Taro roots and taro leaf blended in coconut milkSeafoodCoconut crabCrayfish

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Pharmacies

Pharmacies are limited to population areas and missions. Within the capital (Honiara) the available pharmacies include; Point Cruz Chemist and Honiara Dispensary located in Point Cruz, Panatina Chemist limited located...

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Departure Tax

SBD $100 for outbound international passengers 12 years and over. Some airlines include this in their ticket prices.

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