World by City

Day trip

Honiara 1-Day Itinerary (0 Nights)

A 1-day route through Honiara grouped by daily travel distance for optimal sightseeing.

Distances are straight-line, so actual transit times will differ. Feel free to reorder the stops. · Updated August 15, 2026

The whole route at a glance

Map and place data © OpenStreetMap contributors Lines are straight connections, not actual routes.

DAY 1

Share this itinerary with your travel buddies

Download KML (Google My Maps)

The Story image is 9:16 portrait, ready for Instagram Stories and Pinterest. Import the KML into Google My Maps to get every pin and route.

1

DAY 1

Around Holy Cross Cathedral · Temples & religious sites·Nature

Directions in Google Maps
  1. Morning
    Holy Cross Cathedral

    Temples & religious sites

    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.

  2. After lunch
    Matanikau River

    Nature · 0.4 km from the previous stop

    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.

  3. Afternoon
    Guadalcanal American Memorial

    Heritage & monuments · 1.3 km from the previous stop

    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.

  4. Evening
    Cathedral Church of St Barnabas, Honiara

    Temples & religious sites · 1.8 km from the previous stop

    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.

Where to stay for this itinerary

Around Holy Cross Cathedral, the anchor of day one. Staying here keeps your first day's travel shortest.

Check prices and availability on the booking sites.

More stays in Honiara →

Check flights to Honiara first

Pick a departure airport and date to jump straight to results for Honiara International Airport (HIR).

View on Compare flights

Check fares and seat availability on the flight search site.

Tours & tickets for this itinerary

Popular sights often sell out on the day. Once your plan is set, secure tickets and tours in advance.

GetYourGuide GetYourGuide 클룩 Klook Tiqets Tiqets KKday KKday WeGoTrip WeGoTrip

Other itineraries

1 nights, 2 days

Honiara 2-Day Itinerary (1 Nights)