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🌺 Hawaii, USA

Honolulu

Surf at Waikiki, hike Diamond Head, and luaus by sunset — Pacific paradise

Best for

Beach, surf, families, US holidays

When to go

April-May or September-October (avoid winter swells if you don't surf)

Typical trip

7 days

Budget guide

~$4,800 AUD

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Hawaii is the easiest US trip from Australia — direct from Sydney/Melbourne, no jet lag, and tropical year-round. Honolulu (Oahu) is the launch pad; add Maui or the Big Island for volcanic hikes and quieter beaches.

Things you shouldn't miss

  • 1.Surf lesson at Waikiki Beach
  • 2.Diamond Head sunrise hike
  • 3.Pearl Harbor memorial
  • 4.North Shore drive — Sunset Beach + food trucks
  • 5.Polynesian Cultural Center luau
  • 6.Hanauma Bay snorkel
  • 7.Manoa Falls jungle hike

Sample 7-day itinerary

A realistic 7-day pace — TUA can build a custom version with your dates, budget, and pace preferences.

  1. DAY 1

    Arrive Waikiki

    • Check in
    • Sunset Mai Tai at Royal Hawaiian
    • Beach walk
  2. DAY 2

    Diamond Head + Waikiki

    • Diamond Head sunrise
    • Surf lesson
    • Beach afternoon
  3. DAY 3

    Pearl Harbor

    • USS Arizona memorial
    • USS Missouri
    • Iolani Palace afternoon
  4. DAY 4

    North Shore

    • Drive North Shore
    • Sunset Beach
    • Giovanni's shrimp truck
  5. DAY 5

    Hanauma + Eastside

    • Hanauma Bay snorkel
    • Lanikai Beach
    • Kailua dinner
  6. DAY 6

    Luau

    • Manoa Falls hike
    • Polynesian Cultural Center
    • Luau dinner
  7. DAY 7

    Last beach + fly

    • Final surf
    • Late checkout
    • HNL departure

What to eat

🍽️ Poke bowls🍽️ Loco moco🍽️ Spam musubi🍽️ Shave ice

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