Point Cruz
| Point Cruz | |
|---|---|
| Suburb | |
  Point Cruz Location in Guadalcanal | |
| Coordinates: 9°26′S 159°57′E / 9.433°S 159.950°E | |
| Country |
 Solomon Islands |
| Province | Honiara Town |
| Island | Guadalcanal |
| Elevation | 29 m (95 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC (UTC+11) |
Point Cruz (indigenous name, naho-ni-ara; translation, "facing the east and southeast trade winds") is a peninsula[1] and sea port complex in Honiara, the capital city of Solomon Islands. It is home to the Point Cruz Yacht Club.[2] Government and business offices are situated in a narrow area behind the port.[3]
References
- ↑ Rottman, Gordon L. (2002). World War 2 Pacific Island Guide. Greenwood Publishing Group. pp. 117–. ISBN 978-0-313-31395-0. Retrieved 21 September 2012.
- ↑ Hinz, Earl R.; Howard, Jim (1 May 2006). Landfalls of Paradise: Cruising Guide to the Pacific Islands. University of Hawaii Press. pp. 245–. ISBN 978-0-8248-3037-3. Retrieved 21 September 2012.
- ↑ Stanley, David (1 January 2000). South Pacific Handbook. David Stanley. pp. 871–. ISBN 978-1-56691-172-6. Retrieved 21 September 2012.
Coordinates: 8°46′S 160°42′E / 8.767°S 160.700°E