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- World’s largest saltwater lagoon: Marovo is widely regarded as the world’s largest saltwater lagoon—an enormous, sheltered bowl of clear water rimmed by a living barrier reef and mangrove channels that gives an immediate sense of scale and remoteness you don’t get in crowded tourist spots.
- Barrier reef and coral gardens: Shallow reefs and coral gardens right inside the lagoon make for effortless, spectacular snorkeling and diving—think colourful reef fish, hard and soft corals, and places where you can drift over healthy reef with minimal current.
- WWII wrecks and wartime history: Scattered around the New Georgia group are wartime relics—sunken ships and aircraft from the Pacific campaign. Even easy snorkel trips can bring you up close to rusty hulks and the stories they carry, which adds
- World’s largest saltwater lagoon: Marovo is widely regarded as the world’s largest saltwater lagoon—an enormous, sheltered bowl of clear water rimmed by a living barrier reef and mangrove channels that gives an immediate sense of scale and remoteness you don’t get in crowded tourist spots.
- Barrier reef and coral gardens: Shallow reefs and coral gardens right inside the lagoon make for effortless, spectacular snorkeling and diving—think colourful reef fish, hard and soft corals, and places where you can drift over healthy reef with minimal current.
- WWII wrecks and wartime history: Scattered around the New Georgia group are wartime relics—sunken ships and aircraft from the Pacific campaign. Even easy snorkel trips can bring you up close to rusty hulks and the stories they carry, which adds a haunting historical layer to the scenery.
- Traditional village life and kastom culture: The shoreline is dotted with small Melanesian villages where kastom (custom) is still strong. Visiting a village for a kava ceremony, carving demo, or home-cooked meal gives real cultural context—no staged tourist show, just daily life.
- Mangrove mazes and tiny islets: Narrow channels through mangrove forests lead to dozens of tiny sand cays and coral islets—perfect for lazy boat-hopping, birdwatching, and finding a private beach for a few hours.
- Megafauna and unusual sea life: The lagoon supports giant clams, sea turtles, and abundant reef fish; those giant clams clustered in shallow beds are a proper “wow” moment and a reminder of the area’s ecological value.
- Peaceful sunsets and off-grid night skies: Low light pollution and few resorts mean dramatic lagoon sunsets and some of the clearest starfields you’ll see in the Pacific—a simple, beautiful reward after a day of snorkelling or village visits.
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Hi, I’m Johan (Netherlands 🇳🇱), the creator of TakeYourBackpack. Over the past decade, I’ve backpacked through 80+ countries across six continents, gaining extensive experience with independent travel, long-term trips, and overland routes.