Gizo in the Solomon Islands’ Western Province is renowned for some of the most diverse and exciting diving in the world – from World War II wrecks to offshore reefs, spectacular coral formations, plummeting walls, manta rays and abundant marine life, SCUBA enthusiasts are beyond spoilt for choice.
‘Grand Central Station’ boasts the highest fish count in the world with more than 275 species recorded in its teeming waters. ‘Joe’s Wall’ offers a spectacular wall dive starting in the sandy shallows of a small bay and continuing as a steep wall with depths over 60 metres. Plum Pudding Island, now known as Kennedy Island after former US President John F. Kennedy who was shipwrecked there during WWII, offers shallow coral reefs for novice divers. A drift dive is ideal for Open Water Diver training for those looking to achieve full dive certification.
Diveplanit Travel has released a new six-night Dive Gizo package priced from $3,339* per person twin share. It includes return airfares flying Solomon Airlines from Auckland to Gizo and five nights in a family bungalow at the famous Fatboys Resort in Gizo and one night in the King Solomon Hotel in Honiara.
The Fatboys stay comes with a welcome drink on arrival, daily breakfast, an eight-dive package with local dive specialist Dive Gizo and a daily ‘al fresco’ lunch on dive days.
The Diveplanit Travel offer includes a guided village tour and free use of the resort’s non-motorised equipment like kayaks, stand up paddle boards and snorkelling gear.
Conditions apply. The package is valid for travel until 31 March 2024.
For more information or to make a booking, contact Diveplanit Travel toll free on 0800 607 913, email info@diveplanit.com or visit www.diveplanit.com