Districts · Honiara
Honiara by district
Honiara is a linear town along the coast road (Mendana Avenue), 10 to 15 km long; the harbour and market are at the centre, the ridge and the museum are just above, and the airport and Bonegi wrecks are at either end.Honiara is a linear town along the coast road (Mendana Avenue), 6.2 to 9.3 mi long; the harbour and market are at the centre, the ridge and the museum are just above, and the airport and Bonegi wrecks are at either end.
About these names
- Point Cruz and the centrePoint CruzsleepmarketfoodSuits: First visit, 1–3 nightsThe harbour, market, banks and most hotels are here; walk by day, use a car at night.3 sights · 3 eats · 1 sleep areaDistrict guide →
- Kukum and ChinatownKukum, ChinatownsleepfoodSuits: Cheaper guesthouses and noodle shopsEast of the centre along the highway; the area was damaged in 2006 and 2021, and takes care after dark.2 eats · 1 sleep areaDistrict guide →
- The ridge and museum areaNational Museum and ridgeseeSuits: War memorial and viewsAbove the town; go by car in the morning.3 sightsDistrict guide →
- Bonegi coastBonegiseeswimSuits: Snorkelling and the wrecksAbout 15 to 20 km west; a car is required.About 9.3 to 12 mi west; a car is required.2 sightsDistrict guide →
- Airport and Henderson FieldHendersontransportSuits: Arrivals and departuresAbout 10 km east of the centre.About 6.2 mi east of the centre.Short entry only: too little in this guide for a full page yet.
- Outer islandsWestern Province and Malaitaday_tripSuits: Onward trips by airFlights are few and can be delayed; keep a flexible plan.Short entry only: too little in this guide for a full page yet.
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Off the map: Honiara International Airport (HIR), Henderson Field (25–50 min by the usual route).
Not drawn yet (no coordinates in this guide): Airport and Henderson Field, Outer islands. See the table above.
Where’s what, as a list:
- Point Cruz and the centre (Point Cruz): The harbour, market, banks and most hotels are here; walk by day, use a car at night. Suits: First visit, 1–3 nights. Price band $$.
- Kukum and Chinatown (Kukum, Chinatown): East of the centre along the highway; the area was damaged in 2006 and 2021, and takes care after dark. Suits: Cheaper guesthouses and noodle shops. Price band $$.
- The ridge and museum area (National Museum and ridge): Above the town; go by car in the morning. Suits: War memorial and views.
- Bonegi coast (Bonegi): About 15 to 20 km west; a car is required.About 9.3 to 12 mi west; a car is required. Suits: Snorkelling and the wrecks.
- Airport and Henderson Field (Henderson): About 10 km east of the centre.About 6.2 mi east of the centre. Suits: Arrivals and departures.
- Outer islands (Western Province and Malaita): Flights are few and can be delayed; keep a flexible plan. Suits: Onward trips by air.
- Sleep area Chinatown and Kukum: suits Cheaper guesthouses and noodle shops, price band $$.
- Sleep area Point Cruz: suits First visit, 1–3 nights, price band $$.
- Honiara International Airport (HIR), Henderson Field, 25–50 min by the usual route.