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RE: from Papua New Guinea to Solomon Islands

by globalcitizen01 23 May 2012

For the record Visa on Arrival in the Solomons technically does not apply if you come in from boat from Bougainville. If you are lucky…
RE: Alternative to Solomon Airlines for Honiara-Seghe?

by Ozziegiraffe 03 May 2012

Yes Solomon Airlines is the only flight option. However, I just checked their [website|http://www.flysolomons.com/] and they quote the…
RE: Traveling by boat between Gizo, Munda and Seghe

by Ozziegiraffe 17 April 2012

You should be able to find someone willing to take you by outboard if you enquire either at your accommodation in Gizo and Munda, or in…
Traveling by boat between Gizo, Munda and Seghe

by ASKC 16 April 2012

I will be flying into Gizo and out of Seghe from/to Honiara. I am hoping to travel by boat working my way from Gizo to Seghe. Has anyone…
Re: Boat Transportation in the Solomon Islands

by honiarahomestay 29 March 2012

Great to know you are planning on travelling to Solomon Islands and of course Malaita. I am actually from Malaita and have just recently…
RE: Boat Transportation in the Solomon Islands

by Ozziegiraffe 15 March 2012

Discovery 360 does a return trip Honiara to Auki every week day and once on the weekend, unless it is being serviced. You have to book…
Boat Transportation in the Solomon Islands

by ASKC 15 March 2012

I will be traveling for two weeks in the Solomon Islands this May. We want to make it to the Western Province, but I would also like to…
RE: The best and the worst memories of my travels - what about you?

by Watsoff 06 March 2012

Worst: Falling sick in Kenya on the first month of a year-long solo RTW, then badly injuring both shoulders in Mumbai which left both…
Re: Tetepare or Marovo?? Solomon islands

by brydieblossom 04 February 2012

There is a fast boat from Gizo to munda (through Go West Tours at Agnes lodge) that only takes an hour and then an hour and a half boat…
Re: Solomon Islands itenerary

by brydieblossom 04 February 2012

Hello, If you can help it i wouldnt bother staying at Agnes. It is nice enough but is only really good for a stop over to make a connecting…
Solomon Islands itenerary

by eflatjan 21 January 2012

Dear Pacific island buffs! Less 11 weeks to departure for my PNG/Solomon Islands adventure. Everything is booked for the PNG leg: POM…
Getting to Rendova - Solomon Islands

by adventurepig 10 January 2012

Hello, I'm looking for some info if anyone is able to help! Lonely Planet suggests that the MV Pelican Express stops at Ughele in Rendova…
RE: Availability and costs of long term rental in Honiara

by Ozziegiraffe 06 January 2012

The owners of [This website|http://www.solomonislands-hotels.travel/] are based in Gizo, and while they are travel operators, they may…
Re: Availability and costs of long term rental in Honiara

by Nickandlynn 05 January 2012

My wife and I are planning to work in Gizo, SI for 18 months starting February 2012 and we will be needing long term rental accommodation.…
RE: photos from trip

by Ozziegiraffe 01 January 2012

Nice photos. One question: were the boys on page 14 on Gizo or Guadalcanal? The two islands are a long way apart.
RE: Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands - first questions coming to my mind

by Ozziegiraffe 10 December 2011

The Western Province is the most tourist-oriented in Solomon Islands, so if you are interested in the road less travelled, you would be…
RE: regular boats in western province of solomon islands???

by kenji_sato 02 December 2011

There are two passages you can take from Munda to Gizo. One, straight through Noro then onto Gizo. Two, travel through the Vona Vona lagoon…
RE: Internet access available anywhere from Peava to Seghe?

by Ozziegiraffe 19 November 2011

The only places likely to have internet are places like Gizo, Munda and Noro (apart from resorts like Uepi). However, mobile phone access…
RE: Chossing between Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and Samoa

by Ozziegiraffe 11 November 2011

There are daily flights from Munda and Gizo. These are also more reliable than the smaller airfields like Seghe. You need to factor in…
Re: Chossing between Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and Samoa

by ASKC 11 November 2011

It looks like because of limited flights, we will probably not be able to fit Rennell into our travel plans. Has anyone taken the MV…
RE: Where else can you see the turtles laying their eggs?

by Ozziegiraffe 25 October 2011

December and January are the busiest months for travel in Solomon Islands due to local holidays. Unless you want to stay in a high end…
Kayaking in the Solomon Islands

by middlemef 19 October 2011

Right then - trip report. Believe it or not I have tried to keep this as brief as possible, only including essential trip info plus some…
RE: Paddling the Marovo Lagoon

by Ozziegiraffe 16 September 2011

There are fibreglass canoes available in Honiara, from BP fibreglass. Otherwise, you would probably be looking at buying a dugout in the…
RE: regular boats in western province of solomon islands???

by Ozziegiraffe 09 September 2011

Not much of anything between Gizo and Munda. The Marovo Lagoon is basically the other side of New Georgia. Look at the [Visit Solomons|http…
RE: regular boats in western province of solomon islands???

by brydieblossom 09 September 2011

Ozziegiraffe- thanks for your advice. I think that based on this info we might just fly into Munda and then make our own way to Gizo.…