09/07/2026
🗞NEWSLETTER | GIZO | VLOGAZINE- Issue #1
Western Province, Solomon Islands
Author | Editor - Steveron Timi 📌
✏️Welcome to Gizo📍
Gizo, the second-largest town in the Solomon Islands, is the capital of the Western Province. Situated on Ghizo Island, about 380 km from Honiara, it’s a vibrant hub famous for its diving, surfing, and rich World War II history.
With a population of over 6,000 people, Gizo serves as a bustling South Pacific town. Its economy relies on a mix of local government, small-scale trade, and tourism.
The town is highly regarded for its eco-friendly open-air market, which prohibits single-use plastic bags in favor of woven coconut baskets.
3 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT GIZO
1. GIZO HOSPITAL
The hospital is easily reachable from the town center.
You can catch a taxi from the main Gizo market area toward the western part of the island. Travel time is roughly 10-15 minutes.
2. GIZO MARKET
Located along the bustling waterfront of the Solomon Islands’ Western Province, the Gizo Market is a major economic hub and one of the country’s leading "no-plastics" markets.
It regularly hosts 250 to 300, primarily female vendors, and operates daily. The market serves as a vital community gathering point for trade, commerce, and socializing.
3. GIZO ACCOMMODATIONS
Gizo offers accommodations ranging from convenient town-center hotels to rustic eco-resorts.
Top picks include:
Gizo Hotel– Waterfront location with an outdoor pool and the Leaf Haus restaurant
Gizo Lodge – Highly-rated, budget-friendly option on the hilltop
Dive Gizo– Nearby island getaway
Gizo provides a mix of heritage tourism (World War II wrecks)and marine adventures. Choosing the right stay depends largely on your desired atmosphere and amenities
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