Diving in Gizo & Western Province

Explore 27 dive sites in Gizo & Western Province, Solomon Islands. Ocean conditions, marine species, and dive centres.

Marine Life in Gizo & Western Province

Home to 304 recorded species including 261 reef fish, 13 hard corals, 11 sea cucumbers, 6 sea snails & nudibranchs, 4 clams & mussels, 3 sharks & rays.

Dive Site Difficulty in Gizo & Western Province

Gizo & Western Province has 18 beginner, 5 intermediate dive sites - suitable for divers of all levels.

Marine Protected Areas in Gizo & Western Province

  • Arnavon Islands - Community Conserved Area (IUCN Category VI)
  • Barivuto - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Nusa Roviana - Marine Managed Area (IUCN Category Not Assigned)
  • Nazareti - Marine Managed Area (IUCN Category Not Assigned)
  • Barasipo - Marine Managed Area (IUCN Category Not Assigned)
  • Kekehe - Marine Managed Area (IUCN Category Not Assigned)
  • Baraulu/Bule Lavata - Marine Managed Area (IUCN Category Not Assigned)
  • Beta / Kandilae - Kindu - Marine Managed Area (IUCN Category Not Assigned)
  • Kozou - Zone 1 - Marine Managed Area (IUCN Category Not Assigned)
  • Nusa Hope/Heloro - Marine Managed Area (IUCN Category Not Assigned)
  • Ha'apai - Marine Managed Area (IUCN Category Not Assigned)
  • Kida - Marine Managed Area (IUCN Category Not Assigned)
  • Kinamara - Marine Managed Area (IUCN Category Not Assigned)
  • Olive - Marine Managed Area (IUCN Category Not Assigned)
  • Saika - Marine Managed Area (IUCN Category Not Assigned)
  • Buni - Marine Managed Area (IUCN Category Not Assigned)
  • Dunde - Marine Managed Area (IUCN Category Not Assigned)
  • Iriri Pasapasa - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Zinoa - Marine Conservation Area (IUCN Category Not Assigned)
  • Tetepare - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Assigned)
  • Tetepare - Community Conserved Area (IUCN Category Not Assigned)
  • Duduli Rereghana - Marine Managed Area (IUCN Category Not Assigned)
  • Nusa Hope (Mangrove) - Marine Managed Area (IUCN Category Not Assigned)
  • Niumala - Marine Managed Area (IUCN Category Not Assigned)
  • Lodu Hokata - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Dunde (Shark Point) - Marine Protected Area/Tabu (IUCN Category Not Assigned)
  • Babanga Reef - Marine Managed Area (IUCN Category Not Assigned)
  • Naru Reef - Marine Managed Area (IUCN Category Not Assigned)
  • Nusatupe Reef - Marine Managed Area (IUCN Category Not Assigned)
  • Kogulavata Reef - Marine Managed Area (IUCN Category Not Assigned)
  • Saeraghi Reef - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Suvania Reef - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Varu North Reef - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Hot Spot Reef - Marine Managed Area (IUCN Category Not Assigned)
  • Njari Island - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Pusinau Reef - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Karikasi Reef - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Grant Island, Patuparoana - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Alale, Grant Island - Marine Managed Area (IUCN Category Not Assigned)
  • Jericho Reef - Marine Managed Area (IUCN Category Not Assigned)
  • Renjo Reef - Marine Managed Area (IUCN Category Not Assigned)
  • Inuzaru Island - Marine Managed Area (IUCN Category Not Assigned)
  • Tebono - Marine Managed Area (IUCN Category Not Assigned)
  • Bakiha Reef - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Kia - Marine Managed Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Pipa/Kororo (Marovo) - Marine Protected Area/Tabu (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Rendova Harbor - Marine Protected Area/Tabu (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Sasavele/NB - Marine Protected Area/Tabu (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Koqu Rua - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Jorio - Marine Managed Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Ladosama Reef - Marine Managed Area (IUCN Category Not Assigned)
  • Variparui Island - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Vena Island - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Petu Island - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)

Getting to Gizo & Western Province - Nearest Airports

  • Munda Airport (MUA), Munda - 2 km away, approx 17 min travel time
  • Honiara International Airport (HIR), Honiara - 328 km away, approx 373 min travel time
  • Buka Airport (BUA), Buka Island - 433 km away, approx 487 min travel time

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