Tenaru

Tenaru is situated on the northern coast of Guadalcanal, approximately 15 kilometers east of the capital, Honiara. The site gained worldwide recognition during World War II due to the Battle of the Tenaru on August 21, 1942, which was one of the first major land engagements of the Guadalcanal campaign. Geographically, the area is defined by the Tenaru River, which flows into the Indispensable Strait here, providing fertile alluvial soils for agriculture. Today, Tenaru is home to significant educational institutions, such as St. Joseph’s Catholic Secondary School, one of the leading schools in the nation. The region also serves as a starting point for treks to the Tenaru Falls, located further inland and considered among the most impressive waterfalls in the Solomon Islands. Its proximity to the capital makes Tenaru an important residential and agricultural area, closely integrated into Guadalcanal's economic infrastructure.

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.

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.

Red Beach

Red Beach is a settlement on the coast of Guadalcanal, named after the Allied landing zones in 1942.

Koli Point

Koli Point is a prominent coastal area and settlement known for its WWII history.

Koli

Koli is a significant agricultural area east of Honiara, known for its oil palm and rice production.

History & landmarks

Honiara City Council

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

Tetere Amphibious Wrecks

Several abandoned US LVT amphibious tractors lying half-buried in the sand at Tetere Beach.

Lungga Plain

The Lungga Plain is the most significant lowland area on Guadalcanal, formed by the deposits of the Lungga River.

King George VI School

This is the oldest and most prestigious secondary school in the Solomon Islands.

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Tenaru Falls

Tenaru Falls is an impressive natural landmark in the Guadalcanal jungle.

Nature

Lunga River

The largest river near Henderson Field.

More places

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Alligator Creek Memorial

A small memorial site at the mouth of the Ilu River, commemorating the Battle of the Tenaru and the destruction of the Ichiki Detachment.

Red Beach Memorial

Red Beach was the site of the first Allied landings on Guadalcanal in 1942.

Alligator Creek

Site of the Battle of the Tenaru in August 1942, where US Marines repelled the first major Japanese land counterattack.

Henderson Field Monument

Henderson Field was the strategic prize of the Battle of Guadalcanal.

Henderson Field Control Tower

The airport's historic control tower is a landmark for the modern aviation history of the Solomon Islands.

Henderson Field

The most critical airfield on Guadalcanal during World War II.

Henderson Logistics Zone

The area around Henderson is the logistics center for air freight.

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Guadalcanal Rice Project

This large-scale project aims for the country's self-sufficiency in rice.