5 curated date ideas for couples in Gizo — from Kennedy Island Kayak and Megapode Egg Hunting Experience to hidden-gem experiences. Every idea includes where to go, what it costs, and how long to plan for.
Paddle a kayak to Kennedy Island, the tiny atoll where young Lieutenant John F. Kennedy swam to safety after his PT-109 was sunk by a Japanese destroyer in 1943. Snorkel the crystal-clear water and stand on the small sandy beach where history was made.
Join local villagers on Simbo Island for the ancient practice of harvesting megapode eggs from volcanic thermal ground, where the birds use geothermal heat to incubate their eggs. This unique cultural and natural experience exists nowhere else on earth.
Dive the pristine reef walls of Njari Island, where manta rays glide through deep channels and soft corals bloom in vivid purples and oranges. The Solomon Islands sit in the Coral Triangle, and Gizo's waters offer some of the richest marine biodiversity on earth.
Take a boat to Kolombangara Island and hike into the rainforest on the slopes of the dormant volcano, passing through towering trees draped in moss and orchids. The island's almost perfectly circular shape and cloud-wreathed summit make for a dramatic backdrop.
Pick up freshly caught tuna, snapper, or crayfish from the Gizo Market and have it cooked at a nearby eatery with coconut cream and cassava. The market overlooking the harbour is small and friendly, with villagers arriving by canoe from surrounding islands.