Ghizo IslandAbout Ghizo Island
Ghizo Island is an island in the Western Province of the Solomon Islands and hosts the town of Gizo, the province’s main local centre. The island is part of the New Georgia island group in the southwestern Pacific.
The area is known for its coral reefs and dive sites, including several World War II shipwrecks that attract divers. The town provides markets, shops and basic services for residents and visitors and functions as a transport and supply hub for surrounding smaller islands.
Long inhabited by Melanesian communities, the island developed as an administrative and commercial centre for Western Province during the 20th century. It remains a focal point for provincial government services and marine-based tourism.
Ghizo lies in the New Georgia region of the Solomon Islands’ Western Province, in the southwestern Pacific Ocean; the town of Gizo sits on the island’s shoreline.
- Provincial centre: Serves as the main local centre for the Solomon Islands’ Western Province and is the access point for many dive operators and island excursions.
- Diving and wrecks: Noted for nearby coral reefs and a number of accessible WWII shipwrecks that are popular with scuba divers and snorkelers.
What to See#
- Gizo (town): The island’s principal settlement and administrative centre for Western Province, with shops, markets and local services for residents and visitors.
- Dive sites and coral reefs: A ring of coral reefs and a number of World War II-era shipwrecks and reef dive sites located offshore that attract recreational divers and snorkelers.
Best Time to Visit Ghizo Island
Ghizo (Gizo) is a principal island and town in the Western Province of the Solomon Islands, serving as a regional hub for transport and diving.
Weather & Climate near Ghizo Island
Ghizo Island's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 23°C to 31°C. Heavy rainfall (3397 mm/year), wettest in March, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 24° - 31° | 28° | 361 mm | - | - | 1.8 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 24° - 31° | 27° | 317 mm | - | - | 1.7 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 382 mm | - | - | 1.8 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 24° - 31° | 27° | 270 mm | - | - | 1.7 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 248 mm | - | - | 2.3 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 238 mm | - | - | 2.5 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 24° - 29° | 26° | 318 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 23° - 29° | 26° | 258 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 258 mm | - | - | 2.5 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 249 mm | - | - | 2.1 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 24° - 31° | 27° | 243 mm | - | - | 1.7 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 24° - 31° | 28° | 255 mm | - | - | 1.8 m/s | - | - |
How to Get to Ghizo Island
Gizo is accessible by regional flights from Honiara (Gizo/Gizo Airport) and by regular passenger boats. In-country flights connect to other provincial centers.
Tips for Visiting Ghizo Island
- If traveling to Ghizo, plan connections via Gizo town (population center) where accommodations and transport options are based.
- Arrange inter-island transport in advance - small boats and local flights can be irregular, weather-dependent and sell out.
- Bring insect repellent and reef-safe sunscreen - the islands are tropical and mosquito-prone in parts.