Munda
A New Georgia town with an airfield, the base for the region's reefs and lagoon.
Updated 3 September 2026
Munda sits on the coast of New Georgia with an airfield laid out on flat ground beside it, and it works as the base for the Western Province's diving and for trips into Roviana Lagoon and up to Marovo. A dive operator, a couple of lodges and a market make up the town. The reef walls offshore drop away steeply and the lagoon behind holds villages, skull shrines and mangrove. The name is properly Lambete for the settlement itself, with Munda referring to the wider district.
What to look for
- The airfield - the flat strip the town is built around.
- The reef walls - the steep drop-offs a short run offshore.
- Roviana Lagoon - the enclosed water behind the town.
- The dive base - the operators working the western reefs.
When to go
May to October is the drier season with the best visibility. The wet season brings squalls and runoff. Flights from Honiara run most days.
Good to know
The town itself has little to see and works as a base. Accommodation is limited to a few lodges. Flights are small and weather-dependent.
Nearby
Nusa Roviana is offshore, and Uepi is northeast.
What to pack for Munda
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- Reef-safe sunscreen - High SPF that will not bleach the coral you are swimming over. Find on Amazon
- Your own mask + snorkel - A well-fitting mask is the single biggest comfort upgrade underwater. Find on Amazon
- Comfortable walking shoes - Sightseeing means kilometres of pavement and cobbles daily. Find on Amazon
- Modest clothing - Shoulders and knees covered - the single most common requirement. Find on Amazon
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