Munda, Island settlement in Western Province, Solomon Islands.
Munda extends across the southwestern tip of New Georgia Island, bordered by the Roviana Lagoon with multiple villages spread throughout the coastal area.
During World War II, Japanese forces built an airstrip at Munda Point in 1942, which American forces targeted with airstrikes during the New Georgia Campaign.
The Methodist Mission, established in 1902, transformed local practices and introduced healthcare services through a hospital created by Dr. Edward Sayers.
Visitors reach Munda through Solomon Airlines flights from Honiara or by boat, with accommodations available at Agnes Gateway Hotel near Roviana Lagoon.
The underwater landscape contains World War II wrecks including the Kasi Maru freighter, which now serves as a diving site teeming with marine life.
Location: Munda
Address: Munda, Solomon Islands Munda Munda
GPS coordinates: -8.32957,157.27633
Latest update: March 4, 2025 12:32
The Solomon Islands in the South Pacific preserve numerous traces of World War II. In Honiara, the National Museum and Vilu War Museum document the Guadalcanal Campaign through collections of artillery pieces, aircraft wrecks, and military equipment. Offshore, sunken warships and planes have become dive sites. The archipelago includes active volcanoes such as Mount Balbi on Bougainville and Tinakula. The Marovo Lagoon ranks among the world's largest saltwater lagoons. Waterfalls include Mataniko Falls near Honiara and Tenaru Falls. The Central Market in Honiara offers local produce, fish, and handicrafts from various provinces across the archipelago.
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