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two amazing waterfalls, Akaka Falls and Kaunolu Village is an archaeological taxis and coaches available. Oahu
Kahuna Falls. site featuring the largest surviving is the only island with a bus service
ruins of a prehistoric Hawaiian village. with an extensive route that covers
Kauai has Waimea Canyon and a the entire island. In addition, there
number of magnificent botanical Where to stay
gardens. A sailing trip or helicopter ride Hawaii has accommodation to suit all is a ferry from Lanai to Maui and
along the breathtaking Napali coast is budgets, and travellers can expect to from Molokai to Maui. Renting a
also highly recommended. find hundreds of hotels and condos in car or jeep is extremely popular in
every category from luxury to budget. Hawaii, although it is not necessary
Molokai is home to historic Kalaupapa Camping is available in National, in Honolulu as it has a good public
National Historical Park where victims State, City, and County Parks. transport network.
of Hansen’s disease were exiled in the Driving is on the right hand side and, as
1800s. Today, the serene Kalaupapa Getting around most islands have only one main road,
National Historical Park is a place of If you are considering visiting all of it is difficult to get lost. Night driving is
preservation and education and is only the islands, it is recommended that you not quite as enjoyable, as roads between
accessible by mule ride, hiking tour allow a minimum of three weeks. The towns are not lit and can be narrow.
or airplane from the small commuter domestic airlines, Hawaiian, Mokulele
Kalaupapa Airport. Airlines and Island Air help to Hiring a bike is a great option for
maximise sightseeing time. Helicopter visitors as it allows you to get off the
The smallest inhabited island in Hawaii sightseeing tours are popular and give beaten track and visit smaller towns.
is Lanai. It’s best dive spot, Cathedrals, you a chance to see places that may
has dramatic coral formations creating otherwise be inaccessible. Food and entertainment
pinnacles and caverns rising from a Experience a traditional Hawaiian feast
depth of 21 metres to the surface. On the ground there are limousines, or luau, which usually includes dishes

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