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

Come Run...

The run is just one reason to visit this South Pacific tropical paradise but is a fantastic excuse to book a flight. Packages start from $599 AUD

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

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

Miss Solomon Islands 2010

Solomon Islands Beauty Contest 2010. 10 Beautiful and Talented Girls are contesting out the Miss Solomon Islands 2010. 2nd - 4th September 2010

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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 milk
  • Seafood
  • Coconut crab
  • Crayfish
  • Crunchy Nambo ( breadfruit chopped into small triangular shapes and dried in traditional oven)
  • Ngalli nut ( Baked nuts)
  • Megapode Egg (cooked)
  • Kakake ( Swamped Taro and crushed nut mixed with coconut milk)
  • Bia & Pisu (Dried Sago Palm starch mixed with cooked potato)
  • Koa ( Mangrove fruit with coconut milk)
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    Drinks:
    • Solbrew
    • Saratoga
    • Coconut juice
    • Mineral water (Szeba’s locally-owned product)
     

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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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    Camping

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

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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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    Major Cities/Destinations

    Honiara – CapitalGizo – main tourist resortsAukiMunda

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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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    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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    Weather and Climate

    Solomon Islands lay 12 degrees latitude of the equator and has a warm and tropical climate. The average daytime temperature ranges between 25 to 30 degrees Celsius with high humidity....

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    What should I buy?

    Purchases for local artifacts, souvenirs, clothes, local food and other beverages can all be done in Honiara town (Guadalcanal Province), and few stores/markets in Gizo town (Western Province), Taro town...

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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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    Emergency Services

    information to come

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    Telecommunication

    Calling country code: (+677)Solomon Telekom Ltd, Our Telekom provides the Telecomunication in the Solomon Islands. 24 hour international telephone, fax and internet services are available from Honiara, and most provincial...

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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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    Tipping

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

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    Currency

    The traditional form of currency for Solomon Islands was shell money before the bank notes was introduced. However in some provinces shell money is still used mainly for settling disputes,...

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    Shopping Details

    The general shopping hours for Solomon Islands during the weekdays (Mon-Fri) is 0800-1630 and on Sat: 0800-1200. The Central Market (Honiara) opens 0800-1700 Mondays to Saturdays.

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