Rendova Island sits directly across Blanche Channel from Munda Point, and it was here that American forces came ashore on 30 June 1943 to begin the New Georgia campaign. The island gave the artillery a base from which to hammer the Japanese airfield at Munda, softening the defenses before the main assault. The jungle-covered hills of Rendova still hold the earthworks and equipment of that operation.
Today Rendova is sparsely populated and rarely visited by travellers — most people heading for the New Georgia area pass through without stopping. That makes it worth considering if you want solitude and genuine remoteness. Village homestays are possible with advance arrangement; ask operators in Munda about boat transport.
The crossing from Munda to Rendova takes around 30–45 minutes by outboard. There is no regular ferry service.