On a canoe looking out at the gorgeous Manaoba Island
On a canoe looking out at the gorgeous Manaoba Island

SIBC Online traveled along the at-times treacherous North Road to the gorgeous Lau Lagoon, North Malaita, last week.

Check out our picture gallery of the area known for its artificial islands, abundance of fish life – including dugongs – and unique culture.

Children outside their leaf hut on one of the many artificial islands in the lagoon.
Children outside their leaf hut on one of the many artificial islands in the lagoon.
An artificial island in the Lau Lagoon, Malaita Province. Photo: SIBC
An artificial island in the Lau Lagoon, Malaita Province. Photo: SIBC
The colours of the sunset illuminate Manaoba Island
The colours of the sunset illuminate Manaoba Island
Heading North – the truck on the way up north
Heading North – the truck on the way up north
The view from the top of a peak near Auki looking North
The view from the top of a peak near Auki looking North
One of the bungalows at Lagoon Dwellers homestay
One of the bungalows at Lagoon Dwellers homestay
Some of the artificial islands just off the coast of the Manaururu Village.
Some of the artificial islands just off the coast of the Manaururu Village.
A unique swimming pool – filled with turtles – outside a artificial island in the lagoon
A unique swimming pool – filled with turtles – outside a artificial island in the lagoon