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Avu Avu

Plizio editorial teamUpdated: Jun 2026Data Sources

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Practical info — Avu Avu

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🌤 Weather — 5 days

📍 Nearby

Sights nearby

💡 Tips

Access is primarily by small boat along the rugged Weather Coast; plan for weather-related delays.
Mobile network coverage is non-existent, so inform someone of your travel plans beforehand.
Bring your own basic medical supplies and water purification gear.
Always ask permission from villagers before walking through their land or taking photographs.

🍽 Food

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Taro and coconut cream

A staple dish often served by families in local homestays.

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Freshly caught reef fish

Usually offered grilled over an open fire by the coast.

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Bush lime tea

A refreshing local drink typically offered to visiting guests.

🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots

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Local root crops

Buy directly from village gardens to support the isolated community.

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Hand-carved wooden bowls

Ask around the village for artisans who might have pieces for sale.

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Black sand beaches

Walk along the dramatic, volcanic shores facing the open ocean.

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The river mouth

Find a peaceful spot where the freshwater river meets the Solomon Sea.

Avu Avu is situated on the renowned 'Weather Coast' in the southern part of Guadalcanal Island in the Solomon Islands. This region is famous for its extremely wet climate and rugged mountain ranges that drop steeply into the Pacific Ocean, making overland access nearly impossible. Avu Avu serves as an administrative and infrastructural hub for this isolated coastal stretch, hosting one of the few airfields in the area. The residents primarily engage in subsistence farming and fishing, with the export of copra and cocoa providing a modest cash income. Historically, the Weather Coast remained isolated from external influences for long periods due to its geographic barriers, which helped preserve unique cultural traditions. In recent decades, the region was a focal point of social tensions, but it has since transitioned into a peaceful center for community development. The raw beauty of the coastline, characterized by black sand beaches and mist-covered mountains, renders Avu Avu one of the most remote and intriguing locations in the archipelago.

Location: Solomon Islands
Nearby: Aola (30 km)

Best time to visit & climate

The most pleasant time to visit is Jul–Sep.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Avg °C	28	28	28	28	28	28	27	27	28	28	28	28
Rain mm	273	296	273	229	204	170	176	144	140	191	176	226

Geography

Coordinates

-9.80000, 160.40000

Facts

Avu Avu features a grass airstrip, providing a vital link for domestic flights from Honiara.
The annual rainfall on the Weather Coast is among the highest recorded globally.
The region is distinguished by its dramatic black volcanic sand beaches.
Avu Avu was a central location during the ethnic tensions involving Harold Keke in the early 2000s.
Supply delivery by sea is often hazardous due to the lack of natural harbors and heavy surf.
The local Catholic mission serves as a key provider of health and education services.