How many days do you need in Honiara?

The top 4 places in the centre take about 1 day at a normal pace on a walking route from your hotel.

What are the top things to do in Honiara?

Highlights: Holy Cross Cathedral, Guadalcanal American Memorial, Cathedral Church of St Barnabas, Honiara, Queen Elizabeth National Park and Solomon Islands National Museum. The map has 5 things to do in total.

What is the emergency number in Honiara?

Emergency: police 999, ambulance 111, fire 988.

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Honiara Things to do and walking itinerary

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Honiara travel guide

5 things to do in Honiara. Pick places on the map and get a day-by-day walking route from your hotel with steps, kilometres and minutes.

Top things to do in Honiara

Holy Cross Cathedral — church in Honiara, Solomon Islands (visit ≈ 35 min)
Guadalcanal American Memorial — world War II monument in the Solomon Islands (visit ≈ 15 min)
Cathedral Church of St Barnabas, Honiara — cathedral in the Solomon Islands (visit ≈ 30 min)
Queen Elizabeth National Park — national park of the Solomon Islands (visit ≈ 45 min)
Solomon Islands National Museum — museum in Honiara (visit ≈ 120 min)

1-day Honiara walking itinerary

Starting point: City centre. The top 4 places at a normal pace (up to ~10 km of walking a day), in this order. Change places or your hotel on the map and the route is recalculated; distances are estimates with a street allowance.

Day 1 (≈ 7.7 km · 10,370 steps · 1 h 41 min on the way): Solomon Islands National Museum → Holy Cross Cathedral → Cathedral Church of St Barnabas, Honiara → Guadalcanal American Memorial

Good to know before visiting Honiara

Warning: Unexploded WWII ordnance remains; don't touch anything you find.
Warning: Malaria is a risk; ask your doctor about prevention.
Warning: Traffic drives on the left.
Beaches and land are mostly customary-owned; ask permission first.
Sunday is for rest and worship; many places close.
Don't wear swimwear away from the beach; cover shoulders and knees in villages and churches.

Emergency: police 999, ambulance 111, fire 988
Plugs: G/I, 230V
Tap water: Don't drink tap water; use bottled.
Tipping: Tipping isn't expected.

Sources: UK FCDO — Foreign travel advice: Solomon Islands, Wikivoyage — Solomon Islands, T.C. Dışişleri Bakanlığı — Türk vatandaşlarının tabi olduğu vize uygulamaları · For information only; rules change, check official sources before you go. Last checked: 2026-10

Honiara travel FAQ

How many days do you need in Honiara?: The top 4 places in the centre take about 1 day at a normal pace on a walking route from your hotel.
What are the top things to do in Honiara?: Highlights: Holy Cross Cathedral, Guadalcanal American Memorial, Cathedral Church of St Barnabas, Honiara, Queen Elizabeth National Park and Solomon Islands National Museum. The map has 5 things to do in total.
What is the emergency number in Honiara?: Emergency: police 999, ambulance 111, fire 988.
Do you tip in Honiara?: Tipping isn't expected.

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