Honiara Central Market

Honiara Central Market is a marketplace in Vavaea where vendors operate stalls selling fresh produce, fish, flowers, locally made crafts, and traditional shell currency. The stalls are organized under covered areas and in open spaces, managed by Honiara City Council.

This marketplace was founded in the 1950s and became the main trading hub for commerce within the Solomon Islands. Its role as a central trading point has remained consistent through the decades.

The market serves as a gathering place where people from different regions of the islands come to buy and sell their goods. Women form the backbone of trading activity here, making it a hub of local economic life.

The market operates Monday through Saturday from early morning until evening, with vendors using a ticket system managed by the city council. Arriving early gives you better selection and access to the busier trading hours.

The market sits at the water's edge of Iron Bottom Sound and features a boat ramp where fishermen unload their catches directly from their vessels. This direct waterfront connection sets it apart as a place where fresh seafood arrives by boat.

Location: Vavaea

Address: HX86+MPR, Mendana Ave, Honiara, Solomon Islands

Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday 06:30-18:00

Website: https://honiaracitycouncil.com

GPS coordinates: -9.43323,159.96170

Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:06