Ghizo Island South Wall

Grand Central Station (Gizo)

Japanese Sweeper Wreck (Gizo)

JFK Reef (Gizo)

Kennedy Island (Plum Pudding Reef)

Kennedy's Barge

Seal Point (Gizo)

Toa Maru Wreck

Gizo is the social heart of the Western Province, and its restaurants and resorts serve a lively mix of Solomonese and international food. Fresh tuna, wahoo and reef fish dominate, often grilled or curried with coconut, while the famous Fatboys bar turns out wood-fired pizzas and burgers for divers. Market stalls offer tropical fruit, and the daily catch from the lagoon ensures a seafood-forward, relaxed table.

Fatboys Resort

Gizo Hotel

Kennedy Island Lodge

Western Province Resort

Mbabanga Island Bungalows

Gizo, the lively capital of the Western Province, sits among a scatter of islands and reefs that deliver the Solomon Islands' most celebrated shark action and some of its finest wreck dives. The 140 m Toa Maru transport lies on its side in 20 to 40 m, a colossal, intact time capsule of WWII cargo. Just offshore, Grand Central Station is a legendary baited pinnacle where dozens of grey reef and silvertip sharks swirl with giant trevally and napoleon wrasse. Calmer sites like Kennedy Island and JFK Reef offer gentle coral gardens and macro for training and photography, while Seal Point and the Ghizo South Wall drop into current-swept blue water. The region also remembers PT-109 and John F. Kennedy's odyssey, woven into the relaxed island-town vibe. With clear water, short boat rides and a wonderful mix of adrenaline and tranquillity, Gizo is a must for any Solomon Islands diver.

Gizo & Ghizo Island

Fly into Gizo (Nusatupe) Airport (GZO) via Munda or Honiara, then take the short boat transfer to Gizo town. Dive operators run boats to Grand Central Station, the Toa Maru and the surrounding reefs in 10 to 45 minutes, and nearby islands are linked by water taxi.

Dive Sites in Gizo & Ghizo Island