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Oahu - the gathering place
This is home to Waikiki Beach and the dazzling
capital Honolulu. Oah'u is the most developed of the islands.
But there is more to Oah'u than the highrises of Honolulu.
The island has 64 beach parks, two mountain ranges with spectacular
waterfalls and three beautiful botanical gardens. Visit the
extinct volcano, Diamond Head, discover the history of the
Pacific Islands at the Polynesian Cultural Centre, wonder
at the skill of the surfers on the North Shore and try your
hand at snorkelling in beautiful Hanauma Bay. Sophistication,
excitement, romance…Oah'u offers them all.
The liveliest of the islands, Oah'u offers an
exciting mix of beautiful beaches, stunning volcanic scenery
and cosmopolitan resorts offering world-class shopping and
some cultural gems. Sandwiched between the mountains and the
Pacific, Waikiki enjoys an enviable location, one that is
sure to delight you.
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ATTRACTIONS
Places of interest include the Fort
De Russy Museum and Honolulu Zoo, close to Diamond Head
Park and housing some rare Hawaiian breeds in addition
to the more unusual animals. Or, if you are feeling
energetic, there are various watersports available -
why not try your hand at surfing?
ENTERTAINMENT
Don't miss going to one of the island
shows that introduce you to the excitement of hula dancing,
fire eating, traditional feasting and the stirring,
seductive music of the ipu drum and ukulele - the secrets
of Hawaii's past lie in the islands' heritage of music
and dance.
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The International Market
In downtown Waikiki beach, stays open late each night
to give you a fascinating selection of local and international
gifts.
SHOPPING
In Honolulu, shopping is enormous fun; look out for
eye-catching Hawaiian shirts and bright flower patterned
muumuus, pearls, coral and costume jewellery, scrimshaw
carving, prints and watercolours, beautiful shells,
dolls, T-shirts, silks, eelskin and leatherware. It's
a shopper's paradise.
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FURTHER AFIELD… (All
tours are pre-bookable through our office)
GETTING AROUND OAH'U IS EASY A
regular bus service operates from Waikiki to destinations
all over the island and costs around US$1-50 per journey
(US$2 in the evening) regardless of distance. Or you
may prefer to take an organised tour. Here are few of
the highlights:
HANAUMA BAY
Perhaps Oahu's most beautiful
beach, and made famous in the film "From Here to Eternity".
It is an excellent location for snorkelling.
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IOLANI PARK
This is where Hawaii's last two monarchs lived and ruled.
Completed in 1882, the building has been entirely renovated
and displays a magnificent interior.
PEARL HARBOUR
The USS Arizona Memorial above the sunken memorial is
a tribute to American fighters killed during the Japanese
attack on December 7 1941.
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POLYNESIAN CULTURAL CENTRE
Located on the north shore of Oah'u,
the Centre is a reconstruction of Polynesian villages
found in Fiji, Tonga, New Zealand, Samoa, the Marquesas
and Hawaii.
SEA LIFE PARK
It features an outstanding display of Hawaii's exotic
marine life in a beautiful Oceanside setting. The huge
reef tank is one of America's finest aquariums, housing
2000 island species. Giant whales, dolphins, sea lions
and penguins can be seen alongside a variety of sea
birds.
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