Gizo
Terletak di Pulau Ghizo, Gizo adalah ibu kota Provinsi Barat Kepulauan Solomon. Kota ini merupakan k
Pulau Ghizo adalah rumah bagi Gizo, ibu kota Provinsi Barat Kepulauan Solomon. Termasuk dalam grup Kepulauan Georgia Baru, situs selam di Pulau Ghizo menawarkan bangkai kapal Perang Dunia II, banyak terumbu karang lepas pantai, dinding yang runtuh, dan kehidupan laut yang melimpah di bawah permukaan laut, sementara di daratan pulau ini berhutan lebat. Penyelaman di Pulau Ghizo dapat dilakukan dari satu-satunya center penyelaman yang terletak di daratan atau dari kapal-kapal yang berlayar di wilayah ini untuk mencari lokasi penyelaman terbaik.
Menyelam di Pulau Ghizo dapat dilakukan sepanjang tahun. Meskipun demikian, musim hujan dari Januari hingga April membawa peluang lebih besar untuk hujan dan hari berangin. Bulan Juni hingga Agustus adalah periode yang sedikit lebih dingin daripada bulan-bulan lainnya, meskipun suhu masih hangat dan lembab. Suhu air nyaman sepanjang tahun, berkisar antara 27°C-31°C/81°F-88°F. Pari manta paling sering terlihat antara bulan November dan April.
The Tao Maru, a renowned WWII shipwreck, lies 37 meters deep near Ghizo Island. The site is bustling with marine life, including turtles and rays. It's an advanced scuba diving site due to its depth and historical artifacts such as bombs, a motorbike, and a tank.
This dive site features the wreckage of an American Corsair Fighter Plane at a depth of 27 meters. Suitable for advanced scuba divers, the wreck is in five large pieces and offers a unique underwater exploration experience. Turtles and rays are often seen here as well.
Known for its incredible biodiversity, Grand Central Station boasts over 270 fish species on a single tank dive, including sharks, trevally, and batfish. Suitable for advanced scuba divers, this site is where currents merge, providing a thrilling and dynamic diving experience.
Plum Pudding Island offers both scuba and freediving opportunities. The site is teeming with coral gardens and small reef fish. It's suitable for easy-level divers, providing a serene and colorful underwater experience ideal for those seeking a less challenging dive.
Located near Ghizo, Kennedy Island is a picturesque site for both scuba and freediving. Known for its vibrant coral formations and an abundance of small marine life, it offers easy diving conditions, making it perfect for beginners and those looking to enjoy a relaxed dive.