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A-Tulagi (Solomon Islands)
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Practical info — A-Tulagi

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📍 Nearby

Sights nearby

💡 Tips

  • Arrange boat transfers from Honiara to Tulagi, then hire local fiberglass boats to explore the surrounding smaller settlements.
  • Snorkeling and diving around the small islands reveal incredible WWII wrecks.
  • Pack all your essential supplies before leaving Honiara, as island shops carry very limited stock.
  • The weather can change quickly; ensure you always travel in seaworthy boats with experienced local guides.

🍽 Food

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Reef fish

Grilled or fried, easily sourced from local fishermen.

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Island crab

A delicious local delicacy available when in season.

🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots

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Island stores

Best for basic necessities like rice, biscuits, and canned goods.

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Woven baskets

Sometimes sold by women in the small surrounding settlements.

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Hidden coves

Secluded and peaceful beaches located on the smaller islands.

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Hill overlooks

Hike up for sweeping views across the famous Ironbottom Sound.

Tulagi (listed here as A-Tulagi) is a small island in the Central Province of the Solomon Islands and served as the capital of the British protectorate from 1896 to 1942. The island was chosen for its excellent natural deep-water harbor, which offered protection from storms and was strategically positioned between the major islands of Guadalcanal and Malaita. During World War II, Tulagi was occupied by Japan in May 1942 and recaptured by US forces in August 1942 after fierce fighting. Following the war, the capital was moved to Honiara due to extensive destruction, but Tulagi remained an important fishing and administrative center. The island's architecture still shows traces of its colonial past, and the surrounding waters are now a world-renowned destination for wreck diving. Tulagi epitomizes the transition from a colonial power center to a peaceful island community with a rich historical heritage.

Best time to visit & climate

The most pleasant time to visit is Jun, Aug, Sep.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg °C292828282928282828282829
Rain mm284282271215201187195167169193194218

Geography

Population
1,750 (2026)
Coordinates
-9.10000, 160.14000

Facts

  • Capital of the Solomon Islands from 1896 to 1942.
  • Located on a small island near Florida Island (Nggela).
  • Major site for the fish processing industry (Solomon Taiyo).
  • Site of the Battle of Tulagi in August 1942.
  • Possesses one of the best natural harbors in the South Pacific.
  • Popular diving destination due to numerous wartime shipwrecks.

Explore nearby

Notable places around

Gavutu Island MonumentsGavutu Island Monuments<1 km · SEExplore →
Tulagi Colonial CemeteryTulagi Colonial Cemetery1 km · NEExplore →
Tulagi IslandTulagi Island2 km · NWExplore →
PT Boat Base RemnantsPT Boat Base Remnants3 km · NEExplore →
Gavutu IslandGavutu Island5 km · NExplore →
Florida IslandsFlorida Islands6 km · NWExplore →
Florida RidgeFlorida Ridge7 km · NExplore →
Ironbottom Sound MemorialIronbottom Sound Memorial22 km · SEExplore →

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Sights in the town A-Tulagi (3)

Tulagi📍 landmark

Tulagi is a small island in the Central Province of the Solomon Islands. It was the former capital of the protectorate.

Diocese of Central Solomons📍 landmark

The Diocese of Central Solomons is a diocese of the Anglican Church of Melanesia. It covers the Central Province.

HMNZS Moa (T233)📍 landmark

HMNZS Moa (T233) was a corvette of the Royal New Zealand Navy. It sank near Tulagi in 1943.

Frequently asked questions

Where is A-Tulagi?
It is located near Tulagi in the Florida Islands.
What is special?
The quiet location away from the main town.
Is it touristy?
No, a peaceful residential area.
How to get there?
By a small boat from Tulagi.
What do you do there?
Relaxing and enjoying the peace.
A-Tulagi: where is it located?
A-Tulagi is located in Solomon Islands.
A-Tulagi: what is there to see?
Highlights include Tulagi, Diocese of Central Solomons, HMNZS Moa (T233).
A-Tulagi: when is the best time to visit?
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun, Aug, Sep.
A-Tulagi: why is it worth visiting?
Tulagi (listed here as A-Tulagi) is a small island in the Central Province of the Solomon Islands and served as the capital of the British protectorate from 1896 to 1942.
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Point Cruz Business District — A-Tulagi (Solomon Islands)
Point Cruz Business District
This district in Honiara is the commercial heart of the country.
Honiara — A-Tulagi (Solomon Islands)
Honiara
The capital of the Solomon Islands is located on the north coast of Guadalcanal.
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Kokumbona
A former village west of Honiara that served as the headquarters for the Japanese 17th Army during the Guadalcanal campaign.
Lungga — A-Tulagi (Solomon Islands)
Lungga
Lungga is an industrial and residential settlement on the eastern edge of Honiara, located by the river of the same name.
Auki Market Center — A-Tulagi (Solomon Islands)
Auki Market Center
Auki is the economic center of Malaita Province.
Auki — A-Tulagi (Solomon Islands)
Auki
Auki is the capital of Malaita Province and one of the largest towns in the country.
Buala — A-Tulagi (Solomon Islands)
Buala
Buala is the capital of Isabel Province, located on the Maringe Lagoon.
Tulagi — A-Tulagi (Solomon Islands)
Tulagi
Tulagi was the former capital of the British Protectorate and is now the capital of the Central Province.
Tulagi Island — A-Tulagi (Solomon Islands)
Tulagi Island
The former capital of the British Solomon Islands Protectorate.
Koli Point — A-Tulagi (Solomon Islands)
Koli Point
Koli Point is a prominent coastal area and settlement known for its WWII history.
Red Beach — A-Tulagi (Solomon Islands)
Red Beach
Red Beach is a settlement on the coast of Guadalcanal, named after the Allied landing zones in 1942.

History & landmarks

Honiara City Council — A-Tulagi (Solomon Islands)
Honiara City Council
The city council's administrative building is the hub of Honiara's local government.
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Ironbottom Sound Memorial
This stretch of water between Guadalcanal and Savo is an underwater memorial to dozens of sunken ships.
Tetere Amphibious Wrecks — A-Tulagi (Solomon Islands)
Tetere Amphibious Wrecks
Several abandoned US LVT amphibious tractors lying half-buried in the sand at Tetere Beach.
Lungga Plain — A-Tulagi (Solomon Islands)
Lungga Plain
The Lungga Plain is the most significant lowland area on Guadalcanal, formed by the deposits of the Lungga River.

Nature

Florida Islands — A-Tulagi (Solomon Islands)
Florida Islands
Also known as the Nggela Islands, these islands north of Guadalcanal feature deep natural harbors like Tulagi.

More places

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Gavutu Island Monuments
Gavutu houses monuments commemorating the costly battles between US Marines and Japanese forces in 1942.
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Japanese Seaplane Base
The ruins of the Japanese seaplane base on Gavutu and Tanambogo are still visible today.
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Blue Beach
The primary landing beach on Tulagi for US Marines on August 7, 1942.
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Blue Beach Marker
A simple memorial marker on the beach at Tulagi indicating where US Marines first landed on August 7, 1942.
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Tulagi Colonial Cemetery
The old Tulagi cemetery contains graves of British colonial officials and traders.
Tulagi Wharf and Ruins — A-Tulagi (Solomon Islands)
Tulagi Wharf and Ruins
Tulagi served as the capital of the Solomon Islands before WWII.
Tulagi Fisheries Base — A-Tulagi (Solomon Islands)
Tulagi Fisheries Base
Tulagi, the former capital, is now a center for the fishing industry.
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PT Boat Base Remnants
The remnants of the US PT boat base at Sesapi on Tulagi include old foundations and rusted jungle relics from the war.