Lola Island

Lola Island is set within the tranquil Vonavona Lagoon and is synonymous with relaxed tropical getaways. It is home to the well-known Zipolo Habu Resort, famous for its warm hospitality and its setting on a beautiful sandy beach. Lola is a paradise for sport fishing enthusiasts, as the surrounding waters teem with barracuda, Spanish mackerel, and other big-game fish. Surfers also flock here to access some of the region's best reef breaks located nearby. The island gives a well-suited blend of adventure and serenity. Visitors can explore the lagoon by kayak, take boat trips to nearby cultural sites like Skull Island, or simply unwind under the shade of leaning palms. The resort's restaurant is celebrated for its fresh seafood, often served right on the water's edge. Access is typically via a 20 to 30-minute boat ride from Munda. The best time to visit is during the dry months from May to October, when the weather is steady and conditions for fishing and surfing are at their peak.

Nearby cities

Honiara

The capital of the Solomon Islands is located on the north coast of Guadalcanal.

Point Cruz Business District

This district in Honiara is the commercial heart of the country.

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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.

Gizo

Gizo is the administrative center of the Western Province and is known for its tourism importance.

Gizo Town

The administrative center of the Western Province.

Maru

Maru is a coastal community near Gizo, known for its traditional fishing practices.

Buala

Buala is the capital of Isabel Province, located on the Maringe Lagoon.

Lambeti

A village near Munda that was the scene of heavy fighting as Allied forces advanced toward the Munda airstrip in 1943.

Munda

Munda is the largest settlement on the island of New Georgia.

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Munda Logistics Center

Munda on New Georgia Island serves as a strategic logistics hub.

Taro Island Trade Post

Taro Island is the capital of Choiseul Province.

Taro

Taro is the capital of Choiseul Province, located on a small island in Choiseul Bay.

Buni

Buni is a coastal settlement in the Western Province, known for its scenic beauty.

Ringgi Cove

Ringgi Cove is a settlement on the west coast of Kolombangara, serving as a base for forestry operations.

Poitete

Poitete is a small settlement on Kolombangara Island, used primarily for forestry purposes.

History & landmarks

Honiara City Council

The city council's administrative building is the hub of Honiara's local government.

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Skull Island

A sacred island in the Vonavona Lagoon, housing ancestral skulls and offering deep insight into local headhunting history.

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Vona Vona Lagoon Monuments

The lagoon is rich in historical sites, including war wrecks and traditional graves.

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Skull Island

This small island in the Vona Vona Lagoon houses a shrine with skulls of former chiefs and warriors.

Kennedy Island

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Nature

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Vonavona Lagoon

This shallow lagoon is famous for its dense mangrove forests and crystal-clear waters with corals.

Roviana Lagoon

Roviana Lagoon features extensive coral reefs and is a center of Melanesian culture.

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Mount Rendova

Mount Rendova dominates the silhouette of Rendova Island in the Western Province.

More places

Noro

Noro is a major industrial town in the Western Province known for its deep-water port.

Choiseul Bay

Choiseul Bay is the main port and entry point for Choiseul Province in the country's northwest.

Bairoko Harbor

A heavily fortified Japanese harbor on New Georgia that US forces initially failed to capture in July 1943 despite heavy attacks.

Noro Cannery

The factory in the Western Province is the hub of tuna processing.

Munda Airstrip

A strategic airfield on New Georgia built by the Japanese and captured by Americans.

Munda Airfield Monument

Munda Airfield was the site of intense combat.

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Munda Wharf

Munda Wharf is the primary access point to the Roviana Lagoon.

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Peter Joseph WWII Museum

This private museum in Munda displays an impressive collection of WWII relics.