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Guadalcanal lies in the Coral Sea, east of the southern
tip of New Guinea. It is the largest island of the nation
of Solomon Islands. Honiara, the nation's capital and largest
city, is on Guadalcanal. Guadalcanal covers 6,475 square
kilometres.
Mountains on the island rise as high as 2,400 metres. Most
of the 71,000 people are Melanesians. The island's chief
products are bananas, coconuts, pineapples, rubber, and
gold.
Japanese
troops occupied Guadalcanal early in World War II (1939-1945).
It was the scene of heavy fighting in 1942 and 1943 when
United States forces landed and freed the island from Japanese
occupation.
How
To Get There
 There
are direct flights from Brisbane three times a week to Honiara
(the capital of the Solomon Islands). You can get there
also from Papua New Guinea, New Caledonia, Fiji and Vanuatu.
Note:
Flight schedules in and out of the Solomons are changing
frequently. Please be prepared for some last minute adjustments
to travel itineraries.
Climate
You can expect a very warm and humid climate all year round.
The rainy season spans from December until April. Air temperatures
are between 28 C and 32 C (82-90 F).
Water temperature is between 23 C (July/August) and 27C
(December/January) (72-82 F). The best time for travelling
is between July and December.
Diving
Guadalcanal is primarily an overnight stay en route to the
beautiful island resorts of Uepi or Gizo, or alternatively,
the starting point for a live-aboard adventure.
Live
Aboard Dive Operators
Hotels
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Independent
