Galloping Horse Ridge
Galloping Horse Ridge is a ridge in Solomon Islands and has an elevation of 147 metres. Galloping Horse Ridge is situated nearby to the locality Na Mbo, as well as near Kicho.- Type: Ridge with an elevation of 147 metres
- Description: ridge on Guadalcanal, place of WWII battle
- Also known as: “Mbo Sere”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Lawson Tama Stadium and National Library of Solomon Islands.
Lawson Tama Stadium
Stadium
Lawson Tama Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Honiara, Solomon Islands. It is used mostly for football matches. The stadium is unique as the stand is built into the hillside so there is no official capacity but no more than 20,000 would fit the surrounding grassland. Lawson Tama Stadium is situated 3½ km northeast of Galloping Horse Ridge.
National Library of Solomon Islands
Library
The National Library of Solomon Islands, sometimes Solomon Islands Public Library, was founded on June 26, 1974 and is located in Honiara, capital of the Solomon Islands. National Library of Solomon Islands is situated 3 km northeast of Galloping Horse Ridge.
Solomon Kitano Mendana Hotel
Hotel
Photo: Phenss, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Solomon Kitano Mendana Hotel is situated 3 km north of Galloping Horse Ridge.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Rove and Point Cruz.
Rove
Suburb
Photo: Phenss, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Rove is a suburb in Honiara, Solomon Islands, located 2 kilometres west of the main center on the Tandai Highway. Rove borders the Honiara City Council ward of Nggosi and Rove-Lengakiki. Rove is East of Tanaghai and West of Town Ground. Rove is situated 3 km north of Galloping Horse Ridge.
Point Cruz
Locality
Photo: Phenss, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Point Cruz is a peninsula in the center of Honiara, on Guadalcanal Island. Honiara is the capital city of the Solomon Islands. Point Cruz is located on the Tandai Highway, and is ¼ mile north of the Solomon Islands Parliament Building. Point Cruz is situated 4 km north of Galloping Horse Ridge.
White River
Suburb
Photo: Phenss, CC BY-SA 4.0.
White River is a suburb on the fringe of Honiara, Solomon Islands and is located 3 kilometres west of the main center on the Tandai Highway. White River is in the Honiara City Council ward of Nggosi. White River is situated 4½ km northwest of Galloping Horse Ridge.
Galloping Horse Ridge
- Category: landform
- Location: Solomon Islands, Melanesia, Oceania
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Czech—“Galloping Horse Ridge” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Galloping Horse Ridge”
- Czech: “Cválající koník”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Na Mbo and Kicho.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Skyline Ridge and Sea Horse Ridge.
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