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Voykit pocket guide · Solomon Islands
Auki
Spend 1 day in Auki to see the harbour, Onebulu Beach and Langa Langa Lagoon; add a night if you need a base for Malaita trips.
Auki, the capital of Malaita Province, offers a small harbour, a few beaches and basic accommodation. One full day covers the main sights; a night is useful if you plan to explore surrounding villages or need a rest after the ferry from Honiara.
- Country
- Solomon Islands
- Best months
- May–Oct
- Avoid
- Feb–Mar (rainy)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- SBD
- Money
- Currency is the Solomon Islands dollar (SBD, SI$). Cards work only at larger Honiara hotels and a few lodges.
- Daily spend
- Budget SI$30–45 excl. bed · Mid SI$45–70 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Our Telekom and bmobile-Vodafone sell SIMs in Honiara with your passport.
- Emergency
- Police 999 · Ambulance 911 · Fire 988
- Plugs
- Types I, G · 230 V · 50 Hz · Mostly Australian-style angled pins; some older UK-style sockets. Lodges may run generators for set hours.
- Tipping
- Restaurants and hotels: Not expected.; Guides and boat drivers: Not expected; a small gift or SI$50–100 for great service is appreciated.; Villages: Pay the custom fee; buy crafts rather than giving cash to individuals.
- Water
- Not safe from the tap in Honiara; lodges use rainwater — treat or ask for boiled or filtered water.
- Toilets
- Western toilets in hotels and lodges; basic or none in villages. Carry paper.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Fish market snack | SI$2–5 |
| Bottled water (1 L) | SI$1–2 |
| Ferry ticket (one way) | SI$300 |
| Domestic flight (one way) | SI$120 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- AKS · Auki Gwaunaru'u Airport
- Two daily 30‑min flights from Honiara (Solomon Airlines).
Typical fares
- Ferry Honiara → Auki
- SI$300 one‑way, about 4 h (check)
- Solomon Airlines flight Honiara → Auki
- ≈SI$120, 30 min
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Walk or bike; roads to Gwanaruu and Bila are poorly maintained, so avoid car travel.
See and do
Known for
- Auki Harbour
- Onebulu Beach
- Langa Langa Lagoon
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Onebulu Beach | Walk north from town centre, about 10 min | ≈15 min |
| Langa Langa Lagoon | Boat from Auki Harbour, 20 min ride | ≈45 min total |
Sleep
- Geiruts Motel
- Basic rooms, central near harbour.
- Auki Gateway Lodge
- Lodge with restaurant, near market.
- Rarasu Motel
- Simple accommodation, walkable to beach.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | Halo |
| How much? | Hao hia? |
| Where is the beach? | Wea iap i? (Onebulu?) |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Shake hands gently, smile and say hello to everyone; avoid: Loud or brash behaviour
- Village arrival: Ask for the chief or elder and explain your visit; avoid: Walking through villages or onto beaches without asking
- Dress: Shorts to the knee and covered shoulders; avoid: Swimwear or bare chests in villages
- Photography: Ask first, especially of women and children; avoid: Photographing tambu sites
- Sunday: Rest, or attend church if invited; avoid: Swimming, fishing or noisy activity near villages
Scams and watch-outs
- Ferry can be rough in bad weather; bring snacks as supplies run low on return.
- Malaria risk – take prophylaxis and use repellent.
Auki is generally safe for visitors; main health concern is malaria, and transport can be rough on sea.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Auki yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Auki Harbour
- Onebulu Beach
- Langa Langa Lagoon
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Auki: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Auki, revision 5085946 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5085946
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/auki). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.