Gizo Market & Waterfront
Gizo Market
An open-air market on the waterfront, where villagers arrive by dugout canoe with fresh fish, produce and betel nut, offering a window into local life.
The market sits on the seafront in the town center and is busiest early in the morning. You can buy coconuts, cassava, tropical fruit and fish grilled to order. Handicrafts such as shell necklaces and wood carvings are also sold, though there is little room to bargain. Walking along the main street takes you to the wharf, the government district and Chinese-owned general stores. Most shops close on Sundays, and the ground turns muddy when it rains.
Opening hours
Approx. 06:00–17:00 (fewer on Sundays)
Nearby sights
- Fatboys Resort, Mbabanga Island
- Kennedy Island (Kasolo)
- Toa Maru Wreck
- Njari Island
- Kolombangara Island
- Simbo Island
- Skull Island (Roviana Lagoon)