Solomon Islands Shopping and nightlife

Shopping in Solomon Islands

Local purchases include mother-of-pearl items, walking sticks, carved and inlaid wood, copper murals, conch shells and rare varieties of cowrie. New Georgia in the western district is known for carved fish, turtles and birds. Carvings in ebony, inlaid with shell, are unique. Duty-free shopping is available at a number of stores in Honiara.

Shopping hours

Mon-Fri 0800-1700, Sat 0800-1200.

Nightlife in Solomon Islands

Honiara is a comparatively quiet town, although there are a few clubs with music and dancing, the occasional film show, and snooker and darts. The clubs offer temporary membership to visitors.