Mount Nasuha

Mount Nasuha is a prominent peak situated in the southern part of Guadalcanal Island in the Solomon Islands, near the so-called Weather Coast. It is part of the central mountain ridge that divides the island into northern and southern regions and is characterized by its extremely steep slopes and dense cloud forest cover. The region around Mount Nasuha is one of the rainiest areas in the world, which has resulted in a unique flora and fauna adapted to high humidity. Due to its remote location and difficult access, the mountain has remained largely untouched by modern development, preserving one of the most undisturbed forest ecosystems in Melanesia. Historically, the area was a place of refuge for local communities and plays a role in the oral traditions of the indigenous population. The mountain represents a vital watershed for the rivers that irrigate the southern coast of Guadalcanal.

Nearby cities

Point Cruz Business District

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

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

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.

Kirakira

Kirakira is the capital of the Makira-Ulawa Province.

Kirakira Trade Center

Kirakira is the administrative capital of Makira-Ulawa 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.

A-Tulagi

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

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Afutara

Afutara is a mission station and settlement on the west coast of Malaita, known for its agricultural center.

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Atori

Atori is an important trade center on the east coast of Malaita and the terminus of the road from Auki.

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Rohinari

Rohinari is a Catholic mission station and settlement located in the south of Malaita Island.

History & landmarks

Honiara City Council

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

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Kwaio District

A region on Malaita known for its historic resistance to colonial rule and its strictly maintained traditional culture.

Fanalei Traditional Village

Fanalei is famous for traditional dolphin hunting and the use of dolphin teeth as currency.

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Sinking Island of Walande

Walande is an artificial island that has almost entirely disappeared due to climate change.

Langa Langa Artificial Islands

These islands were built by hand from coral stones in the Malaita lagoon.

Langa Langa Lagoon

A lagoon on Malaita famous for its centuries-old artificial islands and the traditional manufacturing of shell money.

Auki Central Market

Auki Central Market is a vibrant hub where agricultural products from the Malaita highlands are traded and sold.

Nature

More places

Central Range Malaita

The Central Range runs the length of Malaita Island from northwest to southeast.

St. Peter's Cathedral, Auki

The primary Catholic church in Auki, Malaita, is a monumental religious building in the region.

Auki Mangroves

The mangrove forests near Auki on Malaita are a vital ecosystem for marine species and coastal protection.

Binu Palm Oil Plantation

Binu is a central component of the oil palm industry on Guadalcanal.

Tetere Agriculture Station

Tetere in the Guadalcanal Plains is a key location for commercial agriculture.