Maui
With eighty one accessible beaches and a land area
of 1,173 kilometres, Maui is a traveller’s playground.
Haleakala Volcano is one of the most popular tourist
attractions in Maui and is the largest dormant volcano
in the world. Situated in Haleakala National Park, her
highest peak soars around 3.055 metres.
Maui is also a well known windsurfing destination.
Kanaha Beach Park and Ho’okipa is where it’s at.
Many pro-surfers flock to this idyllic island to test their
skills each year.
Oahu
The island of O’ahu is best known as, “The Heart of
Hawaii”. There are extraordinary experiences here
to suit even the most scrupulous of traveller. It’s no
wonder O’ahu is Hawaii’s most visited island. Waikiki
Beach is the premier beachfront suburb of Honolulu.
It lies on the south shore of the island, which extends
from the Ala Wai Canal on the west and all the way to
Diamond Head on the east. Taking in deep breaths of
fresh air whilst surfing the azure waters is what life is
all about in Waikiki.
Credit: Hawaii Tourism Authority/ Kawika Singson
Maui is the whale-watching hub of Hawaii due to the
whales sheltering in Au’au Channel to mate and give
birth in the temperate waters. You can expect to see
the whales swimming in pods during the winter months
between December and March.
Kauai
Kauai is the oldest island in the state of Hawaii (5.8
million years) with a small population of around
62,640. It is 51 kilometres across and boasts 178
kilometres of spectacular coastline. Almost 50% of
the Kauai coastline is white sandy beach so you’ll
Dolphin watching, snorkelling adventures and Eco for- never run out of somewhere new to surf, swim and
est walks off the beaten path will show you a Hawaii explore.
that is the substance of dreams. The dense natural
rainforests located throughout the island are teem- Kauai is home to pro-surfers like Bethany Hamilton
ing with an abundance of birdlife which includes the and the location of movies such as Avatar, Jurasbrightly coloured Red-Cardinal and the gentle Spotted sic Park and George of the Jungle. This amazing
Dove. Travel eight kilometres northeast from Honolulu, island is known for its botanic gardens, tall cliffs, and
to Nuuanu Pali Lookout on the Windward Coast and grassy peaks. This is why the locals call it, “The Garexperience stunning panoramic views. Watching the den Isle”. Princeville and Paipu are the most popular
waves lap at the magnificent Koolau cliffs basking in the beach towns in Kauai, where you can enjoy a range
incandescent rays, are all part of this awesome scene. of water sports.
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Helicopters, Seaplanes, Parasailing and Gliding, Helicopter rides, cave exploring, hiking, jet skiing,
showcase a once in a life time bird’s eye view of the deep sea fishing, tubing, and zip lining high above
the tree tops are among some other adventure acisland.
tivities on Kauai Island.