Solomon Islands is a travel destination in Melanesia. Its capital is Honiara. June and August are its two best months to visit, ranked on 1991–2020 climate averages.
Top places to visit in Solomon Islands
Marovo Lagoon (natural) — World's largest saltwater lagoon — crystal-clear double-barrier reef enclosing hundreds of islands; exceptional diving with sharks, mantas, and pristine coral.
Iron Bottom Sound (Honiara) (landmark) — WWII naval graveyard off Guadalcanal — over 50 warships and numerous planes lie on the seabed; among the world's most historically significant wreck diving sites.
Skull Island (Roviana Lagoon) (landmark) — Traditional skull shrine island — skulls of enemies collected by headhunting warriors displayed on raised coral platforms; powerful glimpse into pre-colonial history.
Tenaru Falls (natural) — Spectacular 18 m waterfall on Guadalcanal — easy jungle trek through rainforest and river crossings to a natural swimming pool below the cascade.
Munda (landmark) — WWII battlefield turned diving hub on New Georgia — ruined Japanese Zero fighters, sunken Higgins boats, and colourful soft coral gardens in clear warm water.
Rennell Island (natural) — UNESCO World Heritage site — South Pacific's largest raised coral atoll; Lake Tegano (largest lake in Oceania) with endemic land birds and remarkable bat roosts.
Honiara Central Market (city) — One of Melanesia's most colourful markets — fresh reef fish, betel nut dealers, woven baskets, traditional shell money, and smoked meats from across the islands.
Kolombangara Volcano (natural) — Dormant shield volcano on its own circular island — demanding rainforest hike through hornbills and endemic flycatchers to the 1,770 m caldeira rim.
Uepi Island (beach) — Remote private island dive resort in Marovo Lagoon — drift diving on steep outer reef walls, bioluminescent plankton nights, and wild dugong sightings.
Bonegi Beach WWII Wrecks (beach) — Two landing-craft tanks (LCTs) from 1942 wrecked on Guadalcanal's north shore — ideal snorkelling and shallow diving on Japanese and American wartime relics.