Mataniko Waterfall

The third most beautiful waterfall in the Solomon Islands we have on this list is the magnificent Mataniko Waterfalls. This is one of the star attractions in Honiara’s hinterlands for being both a beautiful natural site and an important historic site of the Solomon Islands.

Unlike Tenaru Waterfalls and Kwaibala Waterfalls, Mataniko Waterfalls have no falls dropping off a cliff. Instead, the water in the waterfalls rushes down over boulders, and into a pool. The waterfall's water flow actually split into two sides: one side simply rushes down into the pool, and the other side falls off into an abyss, where the water actually runs through a high cave under the other side of the waterfall. This unique structure and the tropical surroundings of the waterfalls make this site a great spot to visit in the capital city of the Solomon Islands.

More importantly, by visiting Mataniko Waterfalls, you will have a chance to explore the incredible WWII history. A surprising number of remnants from the Second World War in which the Americans and Japanese fought could be found in these waterfalls. To this day, there are still many rusty remains of shells in the water, foxholes, and even a Japanese bomb in the rainforest on the way down to the waterfalls.

Location: Honiara - the capital city of the Solomon Islands