Arundel Island
Island Island in the Florida Islands group, Solomon Islands
Arundel Island in the Solomon Islands’ New Georgia group lies amid reefs and channels; divers and small-boat travelers come for snorkeling, WWII history spots and local island communities.
Arundel Island is part of the New Georgia group in the Western Province of the Solomon Islands. The island is small, rugged and heavily vegetated, typical of islands in the archipelago.
Terrain is generally steep and forested with narrow coastal plains; there are no large urban centers on the island. It is visited mainly for its wartime history and natural environment rather than for developed tourism facilities.
During the World War II New Georgia campaign in 1943 the island was the scene of combat between Allied and Japanese forces, making it of interest to historians and visitors researching Pacific war sites. Remnants and local memory of those operations remain part of the island’s historical record.
Geographically the island lies among the New Georgia Islands in the central Solomons, within Western Province, and is north of the larger New Georgia Island group.
- WWII significance: Site of fighting during the New Georgia campaign in 1943, leaving the island notable for World War II history in the Solomons.
How to Get to Arundel Island #
Access usually requires a domestic flight to Henderson (Honiara) and then boat connections through regional operators; many visits are arranged from nearby larger islands (New Georgia/Sao) or via chartered boats from local towns. There is no regular international service directly to the island.
Tips for Visiting Arundel Island #
- Bring mosquito repellent and sun protection; island facilities are minimal.
- If seeking WWII history, arrange a local guide - many wreck sites and wartime relics are known only to residents.
Best Time to Visit Arundel Island #
May-October generally offers more stable weather and better conditions for day trips and diving.
Weather & Climate near Arundel Island #
Arundel Island's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 23°C to 31°C. Heavy rainfall (3503 mm/year), wettest in January.
January
January is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 24°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (395 mm).
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February
February is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C. Heavy rain (341 mm).
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March
March is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C. Heavy rain (379 mm).
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April
April is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 24°C. Heavy rain (267 mm).
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May
May is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C. Heavy rain (248 mm).
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June
June is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C. Heavy rain (223 mm).
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July
July is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 23°C. Heavy rain (309 mm).
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August
August is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 23°C. Heavy rain (295 mm).
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September
September is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C. Heavy rain (293 mm).
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October
October is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C. Heavy rain (239 mm).
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November
November is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 24°C. Heavy rain (243 mm).
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December
December is the warmest month with highs of 31°C and lows of 24°C. Heavy rain (271 mm).
