Diving in Ghizo

Gizo is the capital of the Western Province, serves as the Provincial center, and is the second-largest town in the Solomon Islands. Highlights of diving in Gizo include World War II wrecks, coral gardens, and unlimited drift dives for the more experienced diver. Gizo is one of the most popular places to base your Solomon Islands diving adventure.

Most sites are just a short boat ride from Gizo, and with so many to choose from, you can dive for weeks without seeing the same thing twice. Gizo is a WWII wreck diver’s paradise and includes the famous Japanese Toa Maru, the American Hellcat Fighter Plane, the American Corsair Fighter Plane, and the Japanese Zero.

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