Rob Roy Island

Rob Roy Island, native name Velaviru, is an island in Choiseul Province, Solomon Islands, located off the southeast coast of Choiseul Island. The island is 20 km long with a summit elevation of 150 m, and is covered with coconut plantations and dense jungle. The narrow Nagosele Passage, in places less than 70 m wide, separates Rob Roy Island from Choiseul Island and experiences strong tidal currents. The island is largely uninhabited except for small plantation settlements. The climate is tropical and humid throughout the year.

By Plane

The nearest airport is Kaghau Airport (IATA: KGE) on Choiseul Island, with Solomon Airlines flights from Honiara twice weekly. From Kaghau, travel by boat through Nagosele Passage to reach Rob Roy Island.

By Car / Road

not relevant — the island has no roads and is accessed by boat from Choiseul Island.

The island has no roads. Travel is on foot along the coast or by boat through Nagosele Passage. The narrow channel between Rob Roy and Choiseul requires careful navigation due to strong currents.

• Nagosele Passage — the scenic narrow channel separating Rob Roy from Choiseul Island, with strong tidal flows.

• Coconut plantations — extensive coconut groves covering much of the island.

• Coastal scenery — untouched beaches and jungle-fringed coastline.

• Birdwatching — the forested interior hosts Solomon Islands bird species.

• Boat tours — explore Nagosele Passage and the coastline.

• Beachcombing — the undeveloped beaches offer solitude and shell collecting.

• Photography — the narrow passage and lush vegetation provide striking landscape views.

no restaurants or food vendors. Bring all food supplies.

bring drinking water — no facilities on the island.

no accommodation on Rob Roy Island. Stay in Choiseul Bay or Taro Island and visit on a day trip.

no shops — bring all supplies.

• Choiseul Bay (short boat ride through Nagosele Passage) — the provincial capital with government offices and market.
• Kaghau Airport — connecting flights to Honiara.
• Wagina Island — I-Kiribati settlement with unique culture.
• Taro Island — the main commercial centre of Choiseul Province.