Honiara Central Market
The country's biggest market, where produce comes in by canoe and truck each morning.
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The central market in Honiara is where the country feeds itself: root crops, greens, betel nut, fish landed that morning, and produce brought in by canoe from the Nggela islands and by truck from along the Guadalcanal coast. Women from the villages sell what they have grown, laid out on mats and tables under the roofing. It is loud, crowded and the fullest picture of Solomon Islands life in one place.
What you actually see
- The produce mats - root crops and greens laid out by the women who grew them.
- The fish tables - the morning catch landed and sold on the waterfront.
- The canoe arrivals - produce coming in by boat from the Nggela islands.
- The betel stalls - the nut and its accompaniments sold throughout.
When to go
Mornings are when everything arrives and the market is fullest. Saturday is the biggest day. It winds down by early afternoon.
Honest expectations
It is crowded, hot and can be overwhelming; watch your belongings. Photography of people needs asking first. It closes on Sundays entirely.
Nearby
Honiara's centre is around it, and Bonegi is west.
What to pack for Honiara Central Market
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Opening times, ticket prices and seasonal closures change - check the official source before you go: official site.
