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DiveGizo

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  • Wreck Diving
Company description Since 1985 Adventure Sports Gizo (``Dive Gizo``) have been exploring the waters around Gizo. Their experience has allowed them to locate dive sites that will suit everybody`s level of experience and interest.
Adventure Sports can cater for singles, couples or groups, operating four dive boats and have a wide range of rental gear for visitors.
Danny and Kerrie Kennedy are assisted by a team of personally trained staff, many of whom have in excess of ten year`s experience.
Adventure Sports is a complete tourist facility, providing services for divers, snorkellers, bush-walking enthusiasts and WWII buffs.We are also an accredited NAUI facility offering courses from Open Water and Specialities, up to Assistant Instructor. As an alternative, PADI certifications are also offered
Gizo is renowned for having the most diverse and exciting diving to be found anywhere in the world: from World War II wrecks to numerous offshore reefs, spectacular coral formations, plummeting walls, manta rays and abundant marine life.
All dives are boat dives. Water temperature averages 28C. Visibility is usually upwards of 20 metres. Troublesome currents are rare. (All divers must show certification cards.)
Toa Maru
A twenty minute boat ride from Gizo is one of the South Pacific`s most popular diveable WWII shipwrecks. This is virtually intact Japanese transport ship of some 140m (450`) length lying on its starboard site. It was run aground after suffering damage from an American attack. The dive starts at an easy 7 metres and slants to 37 metres. Interesting artefacts adorn this vessel that sunk before it could be unloaded. Some of the trinkets include saki bottles, medical supplies, office equipment and rounds of ammunition. The larger objects include bombs, a motorbike, a type 21 tank. For the more experienced divers a guided tour inside the wreck to the bridge, crew quarters, engine room and medical supply room is a must do adventure.
Grand Central Station
If its underwater action you need then this is the place. The most north-western tip of the Gizo islands is the merge point for oceanic currents and it`s here where the fishlife, big and small, is at it`s best. Large soft corals and fans adorn the walls while the waters are patrolled by sharks, trevally and batfish. A relatively easy dive for all levels of experience and there is no need to go deep to see all the activity.
American Hellcat Fighter Plane
The plane is completely intact and lying in ten metres of water. A comprehensive history of the plane is available and the dive is high on the list for underwater photographers.
American Corsair Fighter Plane
The pilot of this plane crashed into the sea at great speed and the aircraft is in five recognisable large pieces around the 27 metre level. However the attraction is not only the wreck but the fantastic marine life on or around it.
Location description: In addition to the diving, the most memorable features of the Solomon Islands are the friendly people, the unspoiled natural beauty and their relaxed, unhurried way of life.
The Solomon Islands is the third-largest archipelago in the South Pacific. It covers an area of about 1.35 million square kilometres of sea. The six major islands form part of a scattered double chain of 922 islands, atolls and cays, which vary from large, rugged, heavily wooded and mountainous islands to low-lying coral atolls.
The Solomon Islands are located north east of Australia between 5 and 12 degrees south of the equator. They are three hours flying time from Brisbane.
Gizo is the second largest town in the Solomon Islands, and serves as the provincial centre to the Western Province. It is situated on the island of Ghizo (different spelling, same pronunciation). With the appearance of a shanty town, the main street runs along the waterfront lined with small stores and an open air market. Views in most directions show palm tree studded islands ringed by coral reef and clear waters.
Diving highlights are the intact Japanese transport Toa Maru, three WWII aircraft, unlimited wall diving, coral gardens and exciting drift dives for the more experienced divers. Bush walks to WWII land sites, village tours and bird watching excursions can be arranged.
Plum Pudding Island
Or Kennedy Island as it is known as, was named after the late US President who captained the PT109 during the Pacific War. This dive site offers shallow coral reefs for novice divers and great snorkelling, as well as deeper drift dives for the experienced.
The Manta Dive
An Adventure Sports Gizo exclusive, this site is visited on request and if the time is right then it`s one show you wouldn`t want to miss.
The Beach Dive
For the devoted drift divers this can clock up to 1.2 kilometres. Start at the beach and watch the reef glide by on an armchair ride to a coral reef delight.
Yellow Corner
The yellow corner is an extension of Naru Wall. As you drift to the south along the wall, a large knoll extends out into the deeper water. This knoll is covered with small yellow soft corals. Out of all the dive sites we dive, this is the only one that features these iridescent yellow corals. For the more experienced diver, when the current is running.
Tokyo MARU 11
Sunk in 1988 after hitting a reef entering the Vona Vona Lagoon. This 100` Japanese tuna fishing vessel is still completely intact with propeller and all equipment on board. The dive site is more advanced at 140`, positioned mid lagoon away from any reefs.
Hot Spot
This small pinnacle, one of our discoveries in 1995, comes up to 5m from the oceans depths of 300-400m. On the swing of the tide, pelagic`s come into feed on the shoals of bait fish that congregate in and around this off-shore dive site. It is also the home of the most interesting pink iridescent anemone.

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Offers a diverse range of diving from shallow reef, wreck dives to 50M and open ocean dives for individuals or groups. Includes photos, rates and background information.

Contact information:

Phone: 677-60253
Fax: 677-60297
Street Address:
PO Box 21
Gizo
Solomon Islands
Spoken language(s): English
Open: from 09-00 till 17-00
Local time:  GMT + 11 Magadan, Sakhalin, Solomons
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