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Suavanao Fisheries Point

Plizio editorial teamUpdated: Jun 2026Data Sources

Industrial site

Suavanao Fisheries Point (Solomon Islands)

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Suavanao Fisheries Point, located at the northern tip of Santa Isabel Island, is a strategically vital hub for the province's marine economy. The site serves as a primary consolidation point for seafood harvested from the surrounding pristine coral reefs using sustainable methods. Key economic activities include the processing of sea cucumbers (beche-de-mer) and the trade of high-value reef fish for both domestic and international markets. Suavanao is uniquely equipped with its own airstrip, enabling the rapid transit of fresh marine produce to the capital, Honiara. The economic framework of the settlement is designed to empower local artisanal fishers by providing access to cold storage facilities and fair trade platforms. International sustainability initiatives have designated Suavanao as a model for community-based marine resource management. Revenue generated from these fisheries forms the backbone of the local economy, supporting community infrastructure and social services. Furthermore, the emerging seaweed farming industry in the shallow lagoons is increasingly contributing to household income diversification.

Location: Solomon Islands
Nearby: Kia Village (16 km)

Best time to visit & climate

The most pleasant time to visit is Apr, Oct, Nov.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Avg °C	28	28	28	28	28	28	28	28	28	28	28	28
Rain mm	291	308	301	229	237	266	295	255	234	226	215	226

📋 Practical info

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What is this place?

Suavanao Fisheries Point on Santa Isabel is a central landing site for sustainable fishing. Catches are processed here for regional distribution, supplying the surrounding islands with fresh fish.

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Visiting

The processing area is normally not accessible to the public as it is an industrial facility. The landing dock and fishing boats can be well observed from the beach and the adjacent road.

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Where to view it

A good viewpoint is the beach section north of the Point, from where the coming and going of fishing boats is visible. The landing dock itself also has unobstructed views of the activities.

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Local products

At Suavanao, mainly tuna, mackerel and other tropical fish species are landed. At the nearby market, visitors can buy fresh fish as well as dried or smoked fish for the journey.

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Active season

Fishing is active year-round, with peaks during the calmer sea period from May to October. Then catches are highest and the Point is especially bustling.

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Nearby

A visit to the Point can be combined with a boat tour along Santa Isabel's coast to spot dolphins. The island's interior with its waterfalls and traditional villages also makes a good combination.