Honiara

Temples & religious sites

Holy Cross Cathedral

This is the cathedral of the Archdiocese of Honiara, located on Guadalcanal. It is regarded as one of the leading Catholic churches in the Solomon Islands' capital.

Nature

Matanikau River

The Matanikau River flows through northwestern Guadalcanal and was the site of fierce fighting during World War II. It's a meaningful stop for travelers interested in tracing the island's wartime history.

Nature

Lunga River

The Lunga River flows along the northern coast of Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands. Near Lunga Point, you can see its estuary meeting Iron Bottom Sound.

Heritage & monuments

Guadalcanal American Memorial

A World War II memorial on Guadalcanal honoring the American and Allied troops who died in the Battle of Guadalcanal in 1942-43. Located near the capital, Honiara, it's a good place to reflect on the history of the war.

Temples & religious sites

Cathedral Church of St Barnabas, Honiara

This Anglican cathedral stands in Honiara, one of the Anglican churches built in the Solomon Islands. It was constructed in the 1960s and has retained its present form ever since.