Hutuna

Hutuna is a village on the southern coast of Rennell Island in Rennell and Bellona Province, Solomon Islands. Located on the opposite side of the island from Lake Tegano, Hutuna faces the open Coral Sea. The village is one of the traditional communities on Rennell Island, where the local population maintains a subsistence lifestyle based on fishing in the ocean and gardening in the fertile limestone soils. The south coast features dramatic cliffs and blowholes where wave action has carved the limestone shoreline. The climate is tropical, warm year-round, with a wet season from November to March.

By Plane

The nearest airport is Tigoa Airport (IATA: RNN) on Rennell Island, served by Solomon Airlines from Honiara. From Tigoa, Hutuna is about 15 km southeast by truck along the island's rough road.

By Car / Road

A rough track crosses the island from Tigoa to the south coast. Trucks provide irregular transport. The journey from Tigoa takes about 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Hutuna village is walkable. The south coast can be explored on foot along the beach and cliff tops.

• Southern coastline — dramatic limestone cliffs and coral rock formations.

• Blowholes — wave-driven spray vents in the limestone coast.

• Traditional village — a classic Rennellese settlement with thatched houses.

• Ocean views — the open Coral Sea stretching to the horizon.

• Limestone caves — small sea caves along the coast.

• Coastal walks — hike along the south coast to explore the limestone scenery.

• Fishing — ocean fishing from the shore or by boat.

• Cave exploration — explore sea caves at low tide.

• Cultural visits — experience the traditional Rennellese way of life.

village meals based on ocean fish, taro, and sweet potato.

coconut water. Bring treated water.

• Budget: village homestay; arrange through Tigoa.
• Mid-range: No mid-range accommodation available.
• Upscale: No upscale accommodation available.

no shops — bring all supplies.

• Tigoa (15 km northwest by road) — provincial centre with airport.
• Tevaitahe (west along the coast) — coastal village on Rennell's southwest coast.
• Lake Tegano (north of the central ridge) — the huge enclosed lake.
• Bellona Island (by charter boat) — the other main island of the province.