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The name fatboys is derived from the character "Joe" from the book "The Pickwick Papers" by Charles Dickens.
Whilst at fatboys the customer becomes "Joe the Fatboy".
The fatboys life revolves around drinking, eating, sleeping and making every conceivable effort to avoid work. |
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Fatboys Bar & Restaurant itself is situated 100 metres out atop the crystal clear waters of Mbabanga Island
(8 mins boat ride from Gizo,the Provincial Capital of the Western Solomon Islands)
Enjoy an ice cold bevy, a plate of fresh crayfish pan fried in lime juice and butter, a game of pool, or simply kick back and be mesmerized by the myriad of tropical fish swimming underneath you. Our well stocked bar includes a modest wine list and our locally grown produce, including catches of fresh seafood everyday enable us to create mouth-watering dishes for you. We are open for lunch everyday and take bookings for dinner.
Your hosts, Turia Griffiths and Grant Griffiths, an expatriate Australian, naturalized Solomon Islander, have an intimate knowledge of the Western Province and can organise tours, fishing trips, diving, snorkelling and other activities for you. They actively promote economic and social development for the people of the region by supporting local business.
Recently opened tastefully appointed bungalows are situated on the waters edge affording the most magnificent views to Kennedy Island ( JFK fame ) , the majestic volcano Mt Kolombangara and beyond.
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Surfers have known of this place for many years for it's great atmosphere, great surf breaks, clear reef water for diving and snorkelling, fishing and great places on the island to explore.
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Your Bungalow
The bungalows have been constructed using a blend of traditional leaf and local tropical hardwoods. Great care has been taken and the imported furniture and bedding will ensure your stay is as comfortable as possible. There are 3 bungalows, 2 in a duplex each with 1 Queen size bed and 3 single beds and 1 bungalow with 1 Queen size bed. They all feature:
- Bedding and furnishings imported from Vietnam
- DVD player and an extensive library of DVDs
- 240 volt power
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Large Verandas with views across to Kennedy Island and Mt Kolombangara.
Duplex Bungalow
Sleeps Queen and 3 Singles ( 5 pax ) $180 aud per night.Airport transfers( Nusa Tupe/fatboys return )$15 aud per person.Meal package $60 aud per person.
Single Bungalow
Sleeps 2 pax $160 aud.Meal package and transfers as above.
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Transportation
Fatboys is serviced by local scuba diving companies and can arrange fishing or surfing charters on request.
If your thinking of the Solomons then think Western Solomons ( 1/5 hours plane flight from Honiara ).
If your thinking Western Solomons then think Fatboys.
You can’t always get what you want at fatboys but you get what you need.
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History / Culture
Ghizo contains much of the Western Province's World War II history with many well preserved American and Japanese war relics still visible on the land and in its waters. Some of the main shops in the township of Gizo are even war relics, being operated out of abandoned American aircraft hangers.
Gizo offers a rich, friendly culture and educational visits to numerous sacred areas can be arranged. To this day, local islanders are famous for producing exquisite, traditionally themed carvings from wood and stone.
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