More accessible than ever thanks to Solomon Airlines flights connecting Auckland with the destination via Brisbane and Vanuatu, the Solomon Islands remains one of the world’s last genuine eco-tourism frontiers — a rare, authentic alternative for New Zealand travellers seeking unspoiled nature, deep cultural connection, and meaningful, low-impact experiences in a Pacific destination.
With rich biodiversity, untouched coral reefs, and dense rainforests spread across 992 islands, the Solomons Islands has escaped the ravages of mass tourism.
Steeped in kastom (traditional knowledge) preserving a pristine environment, the destination offers huge opportunity for travellers seeking adventure far beyond the ordinary with everything underpinned by a tourism approach built on sustainability, respect, and long-term community benefit.
For divers, the destination offers a world-class underwater experience. Steep walls, shallow reefs, tunnels, dramatic drop-offs, vibrant coral gardens teeming with marine life and one of the world’s largest collections of WWII wrecks.
A surfing paradise long known only to a small circle of hard travelling board riders, the Solomon Islands offers perfect, powerful and, best of all, uncrowded waves, blessed with an extensive reef system consistently delivering breaks that rival the world’s better-known surf destinations.
For anglers, the Solomons offers an exceptional and diverse fishing environment – from seasoned sports fishermen chasing trophy-size game to casual travellers content with landing a small reef fish, the appeal is universal.
And on land, ancient rainforests, volcanic terrain, and unspoiled jungle trails offer remarkable trekking opportunities. Hidden waterfalls and remote villages enrich the adventure, while birdwatchers are drawn from around the globe to encounter more than 330 bird species — 102 of them endemic — making the Solomon Islands a leading destination for serious twitchers.
For New Zealand travellers seeking adventure far beyond the ordinary, the Solomon Islands remains a place where the South Pacific still feels raw, real, and wonderfully unchanged — a destination that offers authenticity in a world where this type of travel experience has become increasingly rare.