Bellona Island
Island Outlying Polynesian island with raised coral terraces
One of the two inhabited islands of Rennell and Bellona Province, Bellona Island hosts Polynesian communities. Travelers encounter local village life, fishing activities and boat access to surrounding reefs.
Bellona Island is a small inhabited island in the Solomon Islands and forms part of the Rennell and Bellona Province. It is one of the southernmost islands of the country and is culturally a Polynesian outlier within the mostly Melanesian Solomons.
The island offers remote coastal environments, coral reefs and village communities with traditional Polynesian culture; infrastructure and visitor facilities are limited. Natural highlights are coastal beaches and local reef fisheries rather than developed tourist services.
Bellona has been inhabited for many centuries by Polynesian communities and retains local customs and village-based settlement patterns. Its modern administration is as part of the independent Solomon Islands nation.
Geographically Bellona lies immediately south of Rennell Island in the far south of the Solomon Islands archipelago and is reached by infrequent inter-island transport from larger islands in the province.
How to Get to Bellona Island #
Access is by sea from larger Solomon Islands hubs; most visitors reach Bellona via boat transfers from more common points like Lata (Nendo) or other nearby islands in Temotu Province. Arrange transport through local operators or provincial authorities; schedules depend on weather and demand.
Tips for Visiting Bellona Island #
- Bring cash if hiring a local boat - formal services are rare and informal arrangements common.
- Ask local fishers about landing spots and tides; small reefs and currents can be tricky.
- Respect local ownership and any posted signs - many small Solomon Islands isles are privately claimed or sacred.
Best Time to Visit Bellona Island #
Visit during the dry season for safer boat access and clearer water; always check local conditions.
Weather & Climate near Bellona Island #
Bellona Island's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 20°C to 31°C. Heavy rainfall (2664 mm/year), wettest in February.
January
January is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 23°C. Heavy rain (287 mm).
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February
February is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 23°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (321 mm).
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March
March is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 23°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (321 mm).
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April
April is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Heavy rain (228 mm).
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May
May is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Heavy rain (205 mm).
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June
June is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (149 mm).
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July
July is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. Heavy rain (206 mm).
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August
August is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (190 mm).
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September
September is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (185 mm).
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October
October is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (169 mm).
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November
November is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (183 mm).
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December
December is the warmest month with highs of 31°C and lows of 23°C. Heavy rain (220 mm).
