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Guadalcanal

Island of the 1942 campaign

Curated by Vinod Kumar Jain & Amit Jain · All Frontier Global · free, no login · reviewed 2026-07-05

Things to do

Bloody Ridge · WWII site

The grassy ridge of the desperate 1942 'Edson's Ridge' battle. Best: May–Sep

Iron Bottom Sound · Dive site

A channel strewn with dozens of warships sunk in the naval battles. Best: May–Sep

Tenaru Falls · Waterfall

A powerful waterfall and pool deep in the rainforest interior. Best: May–Sep

Tavanipupu Island · Island

A pristine palm-and-reef island retreat off the eastern coast. Best: May–Sep

Japanese War Cemetery · Memorial

Solemn cemetery honoring Japanese soldiers killed in Guadalcanal operations. Best: Year-round

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