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Honiara is a dirty place and with very little to offer a tourist. There are a few dive sites, and world war attractions but it can all be covered in 1 to 2 days, so don't stay longer. Far better to start and finish in Honiara but plan your holiday on outlying Islands, by flying to Gizo, Munda or Isobel for some authentic village, snorkelling, wildlife, swimming... once your out of the main drag you get to see the real Solomon Islands and just how beautiful it is.

Honiara is a gateway to the wonderful islands of the Solomons, and is a typical pacific island town. Must sees are: the local craft market but especially the Art gallery next door (not well sign posted). The American and Japanese memorials make for interesting reading and viewpoints. We ate Japanese at the Solomon Kitano Mendana Hotel- very good. We visited the Lime Lounge cafe three times, the food was good, its a bit like a western cafe. Be prepared for delays/cancellations of domestic flights- take it in your stride.

The people are very friendly The main road into the city is frequently overloaded and Honiara badly needs alternative access to the town area. The coastal areas could be developed a whole lot more to attract more tourists. The politicians need to visit Fiji and Bali to understand the potential.

You don’t really go to see Honiara! It’s attractions are pretty limited, though the main produce market is great. It’s a jumping off point to go diving, to visit the more remote islands, or to visit the relics of the battles of WW2. The live aboard dive boat Bilikiki which is based in Honiara is great.

Honiara is a very ordinary town with little for the average tourist to do. Unfortunately traffic & litter dominate the landscape & there is little in the way of shopping, restaurants, museums or even beaches etc to visit. The Central Market was the only highlight for me. It’s a place for hard core travellers rather than a Sth Pacific paradise like Fiji or Tahiti.

Sometimes we meet some friendly locals, but in general Honiara is ugly, dirty, the streets and sidewalks are full of potholes. It's main and maybe only attraction, the National Museum was closed a whole week. They charge a fee to visit the few beaches that exist near the capital, which is outrageous. Besides that , various persons recommended that we shouldn't go, because it could be dangerous. If you want to visit the Solomon Islands, avoid Honiara.