Mount Lambi

Mount Lambi is the highest point in the western part of Guadalcanal Island in the Solomon Islands. Rising above the surrounding coastal plains, it constitutes a distinctive topographical feature of the western province. Geologically, Mount Lambi is an ancient volcanic core, shaped by millions of years of erosion. The mountain is covered in dense rainforest that remains largely untouched to this day, providing an important sanctuary for endemic wildlife. Historically, the region around Mount Lambi was a center for traditional trade between coastal villages and inland settlements. During the Pacific War, the mountain served as a landmark for aircraft and ships monitoring the western approaches to Guadalcanal. Today, Mount Lambi plays a vital role for local water supply, as its slopes feed numerous streams that are essential for agriculture in the Lambi region.

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.

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

Auki is the economic center of Malaita Province.

Auki

Auki is the capital of Malaita Province and one of the largest towns in the country.

Buala

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

A-Tulagi

The surrounding area of Tulagi includes several small island settlements in the Central Province.

Tulagi

Tulagi was the former capital of the British Protectorate and is now the capital of the Central Province.

Tulagi Island

The former capital of the British Solomon Islands Protectorate.

Visale

Visale is a historical Catholic mission station on the western tip of Guadalcanal, featuring a prominent church.

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Aruligo

Aruligo is a growing rural community northwest of Honiara, known for its agriculture.

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Lambi

Lambi is a coastal settlement on the west coast of Guadalcanal, known for its traditional communities.

History & landmarks

Honiara City Council

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

Vilu War Museum

An impressive open-air museum on Guadalcanal featuring well-preserved WWII aircraft wrecks and memorials.

Vilu P-38 Wreck

A well-preserved P-38 Lightning wreck at the Vilu Museum, representing the aerial combat over Guadalcanal.

Savo Crater

The Savo Crater forms the center of the volcanic island of Savo north of Guadalcanal.

Bonegi II Wreck

The Bonegi II is a Japanese transport ship lying just meters from the shore.

Matanikau Falls

A spectacular waterfall inland from Honiara whose limestone caves served as a hideout for Japanese troops during the war.

Mataniko Falls

These spectacular falls tumble into a canyon near Honiara.

Point Cruz Yacht Club

The Yacht Club is a social landmark of Honiara located at the harbor.

More places

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Lavoro Conservation Area

Lavoro protects one of the last primary rainforests in northwestern Guadalcanal.

Mount Gallego

Mount Gallego is an extinct volcano in northwestern Guadalcanal.

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Aruligo Copra Mill

The mill near Aruligo processes coconuts into oil and copra meal.

Vilu War Museum

An open-air museum west of Honiara featuring an impressive collection of WWII aircraft wrecks, artillery, and memorials.

Savo Island

A volcanic island north of Guadalcanal that gave its name to one of the worst naval defeats in US history.

Savo Island Volcano

The volcano on Savo Island is a prominent geographical landmark.

Savo Island Wrecks

The waters surrounding Savo Island are the final resting place of numerous warships sunk during the disastrous night battle of 1942.

Bonegi Beach

A popular beach west of Honiara, famous for two large Japanese shipwrecks resting in shallow water just offshore.