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DISCOVER HAWAII
There is no place in the world like Hawai‘i. Whether you’re a new visitor to the islands or your planning your annual return trip there is always something new to discover in Hawai‘i.
With six unique islands offering individual experiences there really is something for every traveller in Hawai‘i. We invite you to learn more about each of the islands below and with the strong Australian dollar now is the perfect time to start to plan your individual Hawaiian getaway.
ISLANDS
Kaua'i - Island of Discovery
Kaua‘i astounds with it’s physical beauty, its geological drama, its cliffs and rivers, beaches and waterfalls. Most visitors on Kaua‘I are looking for rejuvenation and relaxation. No doubt this is due to the combination of environment and traditions found throughout the island. Filmmakers have captured these alluring qualities of Kauai in movies including South Pacific, Blue Hawaii, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Jurassic Park, The Thorn Birds, Fantasy Island, Outbreak, Tropic Thunder, and numerous other movie and TV productions through the decades. Why is Kauai such a favorite of travellers to Hawai‘i? They love Kaua‘i's beauty, adventure and 80 kilometers of white-sand beaches. Whether you’re in the air, in the water, or on land, you’ll find yourself immersed in intense visual drama and mega-doses of adventure. There is no building higher than a coconut tree and Kauai is Cupid’s playground, tailor-made for romance. Kauai’s allure as a romantic destination is proven time and again by the couples who return year after year. Whether planning a wedding and honeymoon, anniversary, vow renewal or couple escape, this is an island where couples create joyful memories for a lifetime.
Top things to do on Kaua‘i
Mountain Tubing
Ziplining
ATV Riding
Visit Waimea Canyon
Pali Coast Dinner Cruise
River Kayaking
O‘ahu - The Heart of Hawai‘i
Imagine a paradise where pristine beaches meet azure skies and lush rainforests are framed by perfectly arched rainbows. Couple this with world-class dining, dancing and lots of beautiful people. Oahu is the perfect destination, mixing the heat of the tropics with the hip of an urban metropolis. The spotlight shines on Oahu as the hippest Hawaiian island, where adventure, dining, nightlife, and even sleeping, are done in style.
Nature, culture and adventure abound on the energizing island of Oahu with an array of sea, land and air activities, as well as arts and cultural attractions. Oahu offers visitors tropical beauty and contemporary excitement that is within close proximity and suits all levels, ages, interests, and budgets. O‘ahu also offers the traveller more than just shopping, nightlife and hotels, O‘ahu will give you many opportunities to explore pristine beaches and lush mountains, experiences which can only be found by travelling off the beaten path. So hire a car for the day or catch the local bus for $2.50 and explore the island.
Top things to do on O‘ahu
Visit the North Shore and Hale‘iwa Town
Spend a day Polynesian Cultural Centre
Movie Set tour at Kualoa Ranch
Snorkelling at Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve
Surfing Lesson Waikīkī Beach
Pearl Harbor Day Tour
Guided tour of ‘Iolani Palace - the only royal palace on US Soil.
Maui - The Magic Isle
Repeatedly at the top of the “best island” surveys of consumer travel magazines, Maui possesses a magic that lingers in the heart and grows. Why do people love Maui? It’s neither too big nor too small – it’s manageable. It has remote wilderness and glamorous resorts, 21st-century comforts and rural neighborhoods, and people who melt your heart. It’s endowed with staggering natural beauty. And it’s culturally diverse.
From November through May, Maui welcomes the humpback whales, arriving to mate and give birth and provide joy and entertainment for their viewers. Maui’s south and west coastlines provide abundant opportunities for watching this endangered species, and various operations offer whale watching excursions aboard both power and sail boats.
Maui, Molokai and Lanai, each visible to the other across a channel, make up the cozy triad of islands called Maui County – Maui Nui. The proximity of these islands to each other conjures up adventures aplenty. You can hop on a ferry, small plane or catamaran on Maui and spend the afternoon snorkeling on Lanai or hiking the lush valleys of Molokai with a Native Hawaiian guide.
Where to stay? Take your pick: luxury hotels with sunset views, intimate bed & breakfasts clinging to upland slopes, or spacious condominiums for the family with all the amenities of home. While luxury resorts line Maui’s south and west shores, moderately priced accommodations abound in neighboring resort areas, and in Upcountry and Central Maui.
Top things to do on Maui
Watch the sunrise in Haleakalā National Park
Spend an afternoon exploring Lahaina
Drive the Road to Hāna
Discover the wonders of Upcountry Maui
Whale Watching Tour
Zip Lining
Snorkelling at Molokini Crater
Hawai‘i - The Big Island - Island of Adventure
Of all the islands, Hawai‘i’s Big Island is the most ecologically diverse, with natural environments ranging from the desert plains of Ka‘ū to the rain forests above Hilo, to sometimes- snowcapped Maunakea. Hawai‘i The Big Island is home to Hawai‘i's only World Heritage Site Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park perpetuates the island’s native Hawaiian culture and protects numerous and significant archeological sites – tangible reminders of an indigenous people forever linked to the land. Outdoor adventure is practically everywhere you look on Hawai‘i Island. Hikers can walk in sand and snow and across a steaming volcanic crater - all in one day. Snorkellers can float among sun-spangled reefs teeming with a rainbow of reef fish and scuba divers can go deep for a meeting with manta rays - at night. Hawai‘i Island is overflowing with untold adventure stories. The ocean is pretty deep on Hawai‘i, but not compared to the heavens. At the 13,796 foot summit of Maunakea stand next to the planet's most powerful astronomical observatories. Take a sunset tour to the summit, be dazzled by a sky shimmering with more stars than you have probably ever seen.
Top things to do on Hawai‘i - The Big Island
Stargaze atop Maunakea
Snorkelling at Kealakekua Bay
Visit Volcanoes National Park
See white, black and green sand beaches
Snorkel or dive with giant Manta Rays
Visit Hawai‘i's longest drop waterfall - ‘Akaka Falls
WHEN TO GO
Any time of year is a good time to visit Hawaii. The average temperature here is between 24°-29.5° C.
Summer, between April and November, is warmer and drier (average temperature is 24°-31° C) Winter, between December and March, is a bit cooler (20°-26° C).
Trade winds keep things comfortable year-round. Whale watching season begins in late December and ends in early May. Peak whale watching months are between January and early April. November through February is big wave surf season on Hawaii’s north shores.
GETTING THERE
Direct flights to Hawai‘i are available from Sydney to Honolulu with Hawaiian Airlines, Jetstar and Qantas. With connecting flights available from 19 Australian cities with Qantas and Virgin Blue. Hawaiian Airlines provides 117 daily flights among the Hawaiian Islands.
FAST FACTS
*Hawaiian Islands map provided by Hawaii Tourism Oceania.
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