Introducing Western Province

The Western Province hosts much of the Solomons’ tourist industry, and it’s no wonder. It has everything in spades. Rejoicing begins with the diving. With prolific fish life, a dramatic seascape and scores of pristine reefs (except for a few stretches that were destroyed by the 2007 earthquake), it’s heaven on earth for a diver. The Western Province also has much to offer above the surface: from WWII relics to skull shrines, and challenging hikes to village visits. Then there’s simply the visual appeal, with scenery reminiscent of an Indiana Jones or Tarzan flick: tall volcanic islands, croc-infested mangroves, expansive lagoons, white-sand bars, inky-blue seas, tropical islets and soaring mountains that pierce the sky. It’s not just a movie here, it’s real life.

Gizo, Munda and Marovo Lagoon are the three unmissable destinations in ‘The West’. Thanks to reliable inter-island boat and plane services, they can easily be combined and toured at a comfortable, leisurely pace.