Activities in Gizo
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Walking
If island life is making you a little claustrophobic, you can stretch your legs on a walk around Ghizo island. Walks of various durations (anything from one to 10 hours) can be tackled. Ask at Dive Gizo for more details.
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diving
Gizo has made a name for itself in diving, diving, diving (and maybe some snorkelling); it's a first-rate dive destination in the Pacific. Sure, it lost some of its appeal thanks to the 2007 tsunami and its impact on several high-profile sites, but you won't leave disappointed after visiting here.
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Solomon Watersport
Another dive shop, Solomon Watersport, had temporarily closed down when we visited. It normally operates from the Gizo Hotel. It's run by Hans Mergozzi, who also owns Sanbis Resort. Travellers should know about the bitter feud (but not take sides) between the two dive outfits Solomon Watersport and Dive Gizo.
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surfing
What's quite new to the Solomons is surfing, and we're not complaining. Here, you can be guaranteed almost virgin waves. There's excellent point surfing off Pailongge, on Ghizo's southern coast. The October-to-April swell rises to 2m or more. There's a great left-hander nearer Titiana village, with a long paddle out to the reef's edge, and a right at Pailongge. Dive Gizo employs a local surfer who's finding new breaks all the time. Bring your own boards.
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Dive Gizo
At the time of writing, there was only one operational dive centre, Dive Gizo, at the western end of town (there's also a sales office beside the Gizo Hotel). A solid professional outfit, it's been run by Danny and Kerrie Kennedy since 1985. They also operate Dive Munda in Munda. They'll meet you at the airport or wharf and drive you to your digs.
You'll pay A$140 for a two-tank dive, including picnic (add an extra A$20 for gear rental). An open-water certification is A$630. We love their two-tank dive organisation; you spend your surface interval picnicking on a secluded island or having lunch at Fatboys, a winning formula.
Most dives are less than a 20-minute boat ride…
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snorkelling
There's no shortage of snorkelling spots on the lagoon, including Kennedy island, just off Fatboys. Take the shuttle to Fatboys, hire snorkelling gear at the resort and snorkel to your heart's content.
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