Liapari - Docking
The harbour at Liapari is created by the natural lee of Vella Levalla, Liapari Island and the fringing reef and islets to the East.
Cruisers recommend this as a safe cyclone hole, with good holding and a comfortable anchorage. The shallow area for anchoring is well inside the main reef next to the man-made cutting on the inner reef.
Entering the Lagoon
The following from yacht Adina, who visited in 2015:
You should ideally have satellite images to enter the lagoon which is actually a double lagoon and is poorly charted. The outer entrance (Pos: 07 56.365S 156 43.298E) is marked by posts, after which you need to head North West to (07 56.1888S 156 42.9385E) before turning south to the second pass at (07 56.4137S 156 42.8788E).
The second pass is man-made and narrow/shallow, although it is well posted – favor the left-hand side. Best to enter 2 hours either side of HW.
Call Liapari on VHF16 to check if it is ok to enter. Otherwise, anchor near the pass until it is ok to go through.
Mooring
There is a choice of anchoring in the harbor or Mediterranean style mooring for a small fee at the marina. This facility is very clean and tidy with beautiful lawns and grounds and a laundry right next to the dock.
Ashore
This is a remote island with a 14-mile journey to Gizo for banks, supplies, and connections to Honiara’s international airport. Transport/Transfers are available on request however at a daily rate and every Thursday is shopping day when the marina charge only a fair rate.
There are no bikes, taxis or buses on the island, but there is on Gizo Island, as well as an ANZ bank and Bank of South Pacific, good stores to resupply and a fresh food market.
Internet has been installed in Gizo but has been slow. WiFi is now available at Gizo Hotel with a password available from reception.
There are a variety of markets and hardware stores in Liapari and Gizo.
Last updated: August 2022
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Excellent info. Thank you.
I would like to add some details about the facilities at Liapari
Liapari Island Resorts runs the two slipways. One carriage can take up to 200 tons, it is 11m long x 6m wide and has 11 heavy duty wheels each side of 1m spacing. It runs on 80kg railway line and hauled by a Hydraulic winch connected to a 4 cylinder Detroit Desiel engine.
A new timber constructed heavy frame which is removable has now been constructed to fit on top of this carriage to support catamaran with their hulls free for cleaning and painting under. The catamaran slides over the framework and come out in a level position.
As this is under the bridge deck its width is 2.6m wide with adjustable timbers on top to suit most catamaran up to 55′ and take approximate 20 tons. Any catamaran larger can go on the carriage and be positioned sideways with extra blocking on the rear hull. Recently a 58′ catamaran was hauled up this way ‘Downtime’ sides ways and was successful.
The second slipway is suited to monohull yachts and power boats with a width of up to 4m on the beam. This carriage will take up to 65 tons, the arms are adjustable with 4 adjust chain blocks each end. This slip is electric driven through 3 transmissions, there is a fully equipped workshop with several type skilled personnel available to hire if required.
The resort has 4 bungalows which guests can stay in at around $500.00 SBD per couple or $62.00 US$ with magnificent views of surrounding islands and reef. There is a Roundhouse that is used on evenings for Sundowner and on Sundays, a traditional BBQ pot luck can be arranged.
A new building is in the construction of new offices, storage and bar, and restaurant but not completed as yet. There are moorings available and also a wharf where yachts can stern to and raft up during the cyclone season, charge is at $8.00 USD per day. Check Liapari out on YouTube http://youtu.be/GvPZuSWZiqk