Things to do in Marovo Lagoon
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Diving
Oh to have a few more hours in the day to squeeze in more dives! Marovo Lagoon provides superb dives for both experts and novices. Channels, caves, drop-offs, coral gardens, bommies and clouds of technicolour fish (and yes, sharks are part of the package) - what more could a diver hope for?
Marovo Lagoon has two state-of-the-art dive centres. One is based at Uepi Point (North Marovo Lagoon), the other is located in Peava (South Marovo Lagoon). It pays off to dive with each dive shop to maximise your diving experience during your stay in Marovo.
The live-aboard dive vessels MV Bilikiki and the MV Spirit of Solomons usually include the South Marovo Lagoon into their nine-…
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Walking
If you've got itchy feet, it's easy to indulge in a bushwalking bonanza. There are various half-, one- or two-day walks through gardens, rainforest and friendly villages. Most lodges will be happy to provide a guide and help you organise your walk.
Suggested walks include the two-day trek to Mt Mariu (887m) in Nggatokae, the two-hour walk to the hill that lords over Chea Village on Marovo island and the half-day walk to Mt Reku (520m) on Vangunu. Don't forget your camera - the views over the lagoon are heavenly.
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Kayaking
Diving is king in Marovo, but kayaking can be very rewarding too. Uepi Island Resort can arrange multi-day kayaking trips, overnighting in lodges along the way - an excellent way to discover the lagoon at a leisurely pace.
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Solomon Dive Adventures
Opened in 2007, this newish operation run by ebullient Lisa Roquette is conveniently based in Peava, a 10-minute walk from Wilderness Lodge. She runs dive trips to Mbulo, Kicha and Male Male Islands.
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snorkelling
With hundreds of lovely sites scattered throughout the lagoon, snorkelling is equally impressive. Lodges can organise lagoon tours and snorkelling trips. Bring your own gear.
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