VonavonaVonavona at a Glance
About Vonavona
Vonavona is an island in the Western Province of the Solomon Islands and part of the New Georgia island group. It sits within a complex of channels and shallow lagoons that characterise this part of the archipelago.
The island is home to Melanesian communities who have lived in the New Georgia islands for generations and who rely on fishing and small-scale agriculture. The wider New Georgia area was significant during World War II, but local settlement and customary use have continued since.
Vonavona lies between New Georgia and Rendova within Western Province, Solomon Islands. The nearest major settlement with an airport is Munda on New Georgia, which is the usual regional access point.
- Access: Nearest regular air services operate from Munda on New Georgia; most visitors arrive by small boat from neighbouring islands.
What to See#
- Vonavona Lagoon: A sheltered lagoon and network of channels that separate the island from neighbouring New Georgia and Rendova, used for local boat access, fishing and inter-island transport.
Nearby Attractions to Vonavona
Best Time to Visit Vonavona
Best in the dry season for safe boat travel and calmer seas.
Weather & Climate near Vonavona
Vonavona'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 (3535 mm/year), wettest in March.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 24° - 31° | 28° | 384 mm | - | - | 1.7 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 24° - 31° | 27° | 329 mm | - | - | 1.6 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 390 mm | - | - | 1.9 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 24° - 31° | 27° | 281 mm | - | - | 1.6 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 239 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 237 mm | - | - | 2.3 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 23° - 29° | 26° | 317 mm | - | - | 2.3 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 23° - 29° | 26° | 298 mm | - | - | 2.5 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 269 mm | - | - | 2.6 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 264 mm | - | - | 1.9 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 24° - 31° | 27° | 233 mm | - | - | 1.7 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 24° - 31° | 28° | 294 mm | - | - | 1.7 m/s | - | - |
How to Get to Vonavona
Reaches are by inter-island boat from Gizo or other regional hubs in the Western Province. Services are irregular; organize transport in advance via local operators.