Tetere Amphibious Wrecks

Tetere Convoy Beach, located on the northern shore of Guadalcanal, is an extraordinary historical site known for its surreal collection of World War II remnants. Scattered along the sandy shoreline and resting in the shallow surf are dozens of abandoned LVT (Landing Vehicle Tracked) amphibious tractors. These vehicles were extensively used by U.S. forces for logistics and troop movements during the massive buildup following the initial 1942 landings. Left behind after the war ended, they have since been reclaimed by the tropical environment, with rust and salt air slowly dissolving their steel frames. The sight of these rows of decaying war machines against a backdrop of palm trees and turquoise water provides a powerful visual testament to the industrial scale of the Pacific conflict. Nature is gradually engulfing the wrecks, with vines and shrubs growing through the open hatches and engine bays. A visit to Tetere gives a unique, unfiltered look at military history, standing as a silent monument to the logistical endurance required to secure the Solomon Islands. The beach is now peaceful, offering a stark contrast to its former role as a high-activity supply hub.

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.

Koli

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

Tetere

Tetere is an agricultural settlement east of Honiara, known for its large plantations.

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.

Tenaru

Tenaru is a location east of Honiara, historically known for the Battle of the Tenaru during World War II.

History & landmarks

Honiara City Council

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

Lungga Plain

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

Nature

Lunga River

The largest river near Henderson Field.

More places

Tetere Convoy Memorial

A memorial site at Tetere Beach commemorating the Allied landings and supply convoys in eastern Guadalcanal.

Tetere Beach

A coastal area east of Honiara known for the abandoned US amphibious vehicles (LVTs) rusting on the beach since World War II.

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Tetere Beach War Museum

This beach features numerous abandoned US Marine landing craft.

Tetere Agriculture Station

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

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Guadalcanal Rice Project

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

Red Beach Memorial

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

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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.

Binu Palm Oil Plantation

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