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Gizo and Western Province

Wrecks, reef passages and village lagoons in the wild west of the Solomons

Updated Apr 26, 202634 sources

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Featured dive spots for Gizo and Western Province

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Abyss’ Triggerfish dive spot

Abyss’ Triggerfish

MuckReef

Macro seamount with a shallow coral crest.

Visibility15 m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Marine LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CrowdVery quiet
CurrentNo current
Aichi D3A ’Val’ (Wreck) dive spot

Aichi D3A ’Val’ (Wreck)

Wreck

Shallow aircraft wreck wrapped in reef life.

AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CrowdFew visitors
CurrentLight current
Aussie Point dive spot

Aussie Point

ReefWall

Exposed reef point with big shark action.

Visibility50 m
AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Marine LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CrowdFew visitors
CurrentModerate current
Barry’s Breakfast dive spot

Barry’s Breakfast

ReefWall

Wall-to-reef route with blue-water action.

AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Marine LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CrowdFew visitors
CurrentLight current
Charapoanna Point dive spot

Charapoanna Point

Reef

Ocean-facing wall with passage drift and small-life detail.

Visibility20 m
AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
CrowdFew visitors
CurrentStrong current
Koviki Corsair (Wreck) dive spot

Koviki Corsair (Wreck)

DeepWreck

Deep Corsair wreck on bright sand.

Visibility45 m
AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralHeavily damaged
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CrowdVery quiet
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm