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Hanalei Princeville
Kapaa
KAUA’I
Lihue
Poipu Beach
NI’IHAU
Sunset Beach Laie
Haleiwa
O’AHU
Pearl Harbor Kaneohe
Kahala
Honolulu
Waikiki
Beach
MOLOKA’I
Kaunakakai
Ka’anapali
Beach Kahului
LANA’I Lahaina Hana
Kihea
Wailea MAUI
KAHO’OLAWE

Kohala
Coast
Waimea
Mauna Kea
Hilo
Kailua HAWAI’I
Kona
Mauna Lea

Located more than 5178 kilometres off the west coast History
of America, this tropical paradise of turquoise bays, The first inhabitants of Hawaii were Polynesians who arrived between
white sandy beaches, lush tropical vegetation and balmy the fourth and fifth century with plants and animals. Captain James
sunshine all year round, is renowned as one of the Cook was the first European. He landed in 1778 to find a structured
world’s most famous vacation playgrounds. society with chiefs ruling each island. In 1920, Hawaii became a
major tourist destination with the first non-stop flight from the US
Most of the 132 islands in this beautiful archipelago are no more mainland. In 1959 it became an American state and Honolulu is now
than tiny atolls, the summits of a chain of submarine volcanoes that the 11th largest city in the USA.
stretches almost to Japan. Hawaii is full of contrasts and extremes
and it has 11 of the world’s 13 climatic zones. The sights
On Oahu, see Pearl Harbor and visit famous Waikiki Beach. Hike
Capital and major centres to the top of one of Hawaii’s most recognised landmarks, Diamond
There are six major islands to visit in Hawaii. These are Oahu, Head, for panoramic views of Waikiki and Honolulu. Hire a car or
with the city of Honolulu, the capital of Hawaii; Maui, the second jump on the local bus to explore the beautiful beaches on the famous
largest island with the world’s largest dormant volcano; Kauai North Shore.
which is known for its magnificent scenery and vegetation; Hawaii
Island or the Big Island where Captain Cook is buried, and the On Maui the main attraction is Haleakala, the world’s largest dormant
ancestral home of Hawaiian royalty; and Molokai and Lanai, located volcano reaching approximately 3000 metres. The best time to visit
off the coast of Maui. Haleakala is at sunrise. A drive along the stunning Hana highway is
also a must while on Maui.
The people
There are 1.4 million people of mixed races living in the Hawaiian On Hawaii Island, there is Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Parker
archipelago. Hawaii’s religions are as diverse as its cultural heritage. Ranch, which is the third largest working cattle ranch in the US.
The official languages are Hawaiian and English. The diverse culture There is also a space centre named after Hawaii’s first astronaut,
of Hawaii is expressed through language, music, art, theatre, dance, Ellison S. Onizuka. Visit Akaka Falls State Park and take a scenic
film and food. self-guided walk that features two amazing waterfalls, Akaka Falls
and Kahuna Falls.

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