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Tavavao Destination Guide

Delve into Tavavao in Solomon Islands

Tavavao in the region of Solomon Islands (general) is a city in Solomon Islands - some 11 mi or ( 17 km ) North-West of Honiara , the country's capital .

Interactive map of Tavavao

Current time in Tavavao is now 05:28 PM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Pacific/Guadalcanal " with a UTC offset of 11 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Veravaolu, Tuvu, Tenaro, Tavavao, and Tanahai. While being here, make sure to check out Veravaolu . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Tavavao ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


Videos

Guadalcanal Odyssey - Leslie Nielsen

9:53 min by Castlemainer
Views: 10375 Rating: 4.85

The full version of this movie has now been uploaded in two parts. See recent uploads. Excerpts from a 1975 documentary hosted by Leslie Nielsen looking back on the War World ll battle for Guadalcanal ..

Guadalcanal Odyssey (1975) Leslie Nielsen Part 1

50:41 min by Castlemainer
Views: 2231 Rating: 5.00

The following quote is from the video cover "Starring and narrated by LESLIE NIELSEN with DR. WALTER STARCK ll, JANICE STARCK. WALLY GIBBINS Written & Produced by ROBERT STABLER Directed by JACK B. HI ..


1974 Mazda RX4 Coupe

0:20 min by Castlemainer
Views: 1963 Rating: 5.00

Driving through river forde on Guadalcanal in 1974 ..

WaterdogsVideo: Savouring the Solomons

24:57 min by WaterdogsVideo
Views: 333 Rating: 5.00

Join us on our 9 day cruise throughout the Solomon Islands on the MV Bilikiki ..


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Interesting facts about this location

Japanese destroyer Makigumo (1942)

Makigumo was a Yūgumo-class destroyer of the Imperial Japanese Navy. Her name means "Cirrus Clouds" (Rolling Clouds). Following the Battle of Midway in June 1942, downed American aircrew SBD Ensign Frank W. O'Flaherty and AMM1c Bruno P. Gaido were pulled from the water by Makigumo. After an interrogation, the crew tied weights around Flaherthy's and Gaido's feet and threw them into the Pacific to drown, instead of keeping them prisoner until they reached Japan.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at -9.25 159.78 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Tags: 1942 ships, Ships sunk by mines, Shipwrecks in the Solomon Sea, World War II destroyers of Japan, Yūgumo-class destroyers

Honiara

Honiara is the capital city of the Solomon Islands, administered as a provincial town on the northwestern coast of Guadalcanal Island. As of 2009 it had a population of 64,609 people. The city is served by Honiara International Airport and the sea port of Point Cruz, and lies along the Kukum Highway.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at -9.47 159.82 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Tags: Capitals in Oceania, Guadalcanal, Honiara, Populated places established in the 1940s, Populated places in Guadalcanal Province, Port cities in Oceania, Subdivisions of the Solomon Islands

White River, Honiara

White River is a large settlement in the western districts of Honiara, Solomon Islands. It is a fairly large community with several defined neighbourhoods, viz. Centre, and the valleys: Independence Valley, Forestry Valley, Banana Valley, Wind Valley, and Laundry Valley.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at -9.42 159.92 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Tags: Honiara, Populated places in Guadalcanal Province

Japanese destroyer Takanami (1942)

Japanese destroyer Takanami was a Yūgumo-class destroyer of the Imperial Japanese Navy. Her name means "Tall Wave". On the night of October 13–14, she escorted Battleships Kongo and Haruna during bombardment of Henderson Field, Guadalcanal. On night of October 15–16, she escorted Cruisers Myoko and Maya during bombardment of Henderson Field.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at -9.23 159.82 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Tags: 1942 ships, Shipwrecks in the Solomon Sea, World War II destroyers of Japan, Yūgumo-class destroyers

Kokumbona

Kokumbona (also Kakambona) is a village on the island of Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands. It was a Japanese base during World War II and the site of a United States Marine Corps amphibious landing on 19 August 1942. Located on Guadalcanal's north coast, west of Honiara.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at -9.43 159.91 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
Tags: Populated places in the Solomon Islands