Introducing Gizo

Gizo is the hub around which the Western Province revolves. The 2007 tsunami did give Gizo a good licking, but the town fared better than the rest of the island and benefited from the presence of international aid organisations; its status of provincial capital helped.

Sprawled along the waterfront with its steep hills behind, Gizo is not bereft of appeal, although the architecture is charmless. There is a smattering of buildings gently rusting away under the tropical sun. Most places of importance are on the main street. Apart from the bustling market on the waterfront, there are no specific sights. The main reason to come here is (you guessed it) diving.