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| Honiara | ||
| Country | Solomon Islands | |
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| The search for a province ends with the state | ||
| Residents | 84.520 (2017) | |
| height | 29 m | |
| Tourist info | 677 22442 S.I. Visitors Bureau | |
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Honiara on the north coast of Guadalcanal is the only real and capital of the Solomon Islands.
background
Outside the small city center, the development is rather loose and spacious. The main east-west axis of the city, which has its own Capital City District is Mendana Ave., which continues east as the Kukum Highway to the airfield. During the day there is almost always traffic jam on this only important inner-city road.
getting there
By plane
The central hub for domestic and international flights, but still rather provincial. There is no air conditioning in the terminal, but in the one Belama Club Lounge, which has the flair of a company canteen. WLAN only in the transit area. Exchange office, ATM and small duty free shop in the arrival area, a car rental desk.In December 2018, Air Niugini, Fiji Airways, Nauru Airlines and Virgin Australia landed here from abroad. Operates domestic flights Solomon Airlines (Flight plans). The main landing sites other than the capital are Seghe, Munda and Gizo (all part of the New Georgia Islands). Luggage is limited to 16 kg if you are not a member of the Belama Club the airline is.
Taxi drivers charge a uniform SB $ 100 in the place.
By boat
MV Anjeanette operates the route (Aug. 2018): Honiara ↔ Bunikalo ↔ Gasini ↔ Chea ↔ Seghe (Marovo Lagoon) ↔ Ughele (Rendova Island) ↔ Noro (transfer to Munda by bus) ↔ Ringgi (Kolombangara Island) ↔ Gizo.
- Sport boatman
The procedure for clearing in sailing yachts in the country is in Country article described.
Of the 3 Harbor entrance(9 ° 25 ′ 37 ″ S159 ° 57 ′ 22 ″ E) it makes sense to go to the
mobility
Dynamic cardsTaxis and minibuses during the day, which can be rare on Saturday afternoons and on Sundays (route-independent unit price 2016: SB $ 3). The taxi price is to be agreed before starting the journey.
To rent a taxi for excursions, you had to calculate with SB $ 100-120 / h in 2016.
Tourist Attractions
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Honiara is poor in tourist attractions. Most are memorial plaques or memorials related to Allied soldiers who died in World War II. Hardly any traveler describes Honiara as a “beautiful city.” Chinatown was destroyed in an anti-Chinese pogrom in 2006.
- 1 National Museum. Tel.: 677 20137. The shop next door sells local handicrafts.Open: Mon.-Fri. 8.00-16.30.
- National Art Gallery, Mendana Ave.
- 2 War memorial (Grassy Knoll). Lookout point at 410 meters above the city.
activities
shop
Banks open Mon-Fri 9.00-15.00.
According to the Anglo-Australian tradition, alcoholic beverages are bought under license Bottle shop.
A large part of the textiles sold come from Australian and New Zealand used clothing collections.
kitchen
Asian cuisine in several restaurants at Pacific Casino Hotel.
nightlife
A limited nightlife takes place in bars and one or two discos belonging to hotels. They are usually open to non-guests.
Gambling was developed as a major tourist attraction at a time when Australia was still severely restricted. There are therefore at least five casinos. They are connected to better hotels, such as the Coral Sea Resort or that Pacific Hotel.
Although soliciting by prostitutes is prohibited per se, such activities occur at night in the area around the main market. If you don't want to get into unpleasant situations as a man, you should avoid this area as much as possible.
accommodation
The website of the Visitor's Bureau. Even simple homestays cannot be had for less than S $ B 400. Most houses quote their prices in Australian dollars. Upper middle class costs between A $ 145 and A $ 220 in the off-season (rainy season) in 2019. There are no real luxury resorts.
Upscale
security
Street lighting is largely absent. Because of the numerous potholes / puddles you should bring a flashlight.
Assaults, especially on “rich tourists”, occur outside of business hours in the market and harbor area and at the Japanese war memorial at Mount Austen, which costs SB $ 50 in 2018. Otherwise you will be particularly affected by casual theft. Overall, the capital is less safe than the rest of the country.
Stray dogs, which also appear in packs in the city, can be a nuisance.
health
Practical advice
- 3 General Post Office (Main post), Mendana Ave. At the same time a branch for Western Union..Open: Mon-Sat 9.00-16.00.
- Director of Immigration (foreign Office), Medana Av. (Post: POBox G26, Honiara). Tel.: 677 26902, Email: [email protected]. Processing times of several weeks.Open: Mon.-Fri. 9.30-11.30 a.m., 1.30 p.m.-3.30 p.m.Price: Visa extensions SB $ 1000.
- The Federal Republic of Germany is only present through an honorary consul (appointment: ☎ 677 25075; [email protected]), who can request the help of the superior department if necessary Consulate General Sydney conveyed. He is also the contact person for Austrians. Swiss citizens must contact their consulate in Sydney directly.
trips
In the rest of Guadalcanal.
literature
Apart from general guide the city is in appropriate mainly because of the fighting in World War II Specialist books mentioned.
