Must see/do things in Hawaii

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There's lots to see on the Big Island. I would recommend a trip to Mauna Kea. It's an active volcano and you'll see activity all around. There's an observatory but you must have the appropriate vehicle to both get up and down safely. I use an all wheel drive SUV and its lowest gear as to not burn through my brake pads on my way down. You'll be above the clouds and the view's remarkable.
The Waipio Valley is an awesome place to spend the day. You can go there to hike or find your way onto the beach and just relax.
I also enjoy going to Papakolea and its Green Sand Beach. It's a bit of a hike, but definitely worth the effort. From there, you can easily reach Ka Lae's South Point.
During your stay, I also recommend a helicopter scenic tour. There's numerous companies to choose from. I would ask the hotel/resort that you're staying with to see if they have an arrangement with any of them. They're a bit pricey, but it takes you all over the island and offers views that you can't get anywhere else.
Good luck with your trip and enjoy!

Thanks for all this great info'. We will be spending 6 nights in Kona, and hopefully have time to visit some of the places you mentioned. The trip to the observatory sound like an adventure in itself, and would be good to get up above the clouds. I'm hoping the weather will play nice while we are there, as its a big part of making any holiday pleasant. I've heard of the Black sands Beach, but not the Green Sands, so another thing for me to take a look at.....l'm starting to wish that l planned to stay longer on the big island now. We paid for all our flights and accommodation today, and are all set
Thanks again for your input

[CliffsDiscus]

Big Island eruption cause 30 quakes in 42 minutes
last week. I got caught up in the vog a couple of years
ago.

Cliff

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Big Island eruption cause 30 quakes in 42 minutes
last week. I got caught up in the vog a couple of years
ago.

Cliff

Hi Cliff. Wow that's amazing. Do they cause problems with the buildings in the area, or are they all built to withstand the tremors?

[CliffsDiscus]

Hi Cliff. Wow that's amazing. Do they cause problems with the buildings in the area, or are they all built to withstand the tremors?

I haven't heard if there were any building structure problems but the roads needed to be checked for
any cracks.

Cliff

[Keith Perkins]

Sounds like Pearl Harbor is already on your must do list, that was one of my two immediate thoughts. Diamond Head was the second thing that came to mind, especially since you said you were interested in volcanoes. I understand the walking trails inside it etc. are quite nice these days. Decades ago when I was inside it the dang thing was full of surface to air missiles. Apparently Pearl Harbor being bombed again was not going to happen. If you want to do some shopping in Oahu, I'd suggest stopping by the International Marketplace.

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Sounds like Pearl Harbor is already on your must do list, that was one of my two immediate thoughts. Diamond Head was the second thing that came to mind, especially since you said you were interested in volcanoes. I understand the walking trails inside it etc. are quite nice these days. Decades ago when I was inside it the dang thing was full of surface to air missiles. Apparently Pearl Harbor being bombed again was not going to happen. If you want to do some shopping in Oahu, I'd suggest stopping by the International Marketplace.

Thanks Keith. We have Pearl Harbor and Diamond Head on our list. I'm looking forward to doing the hike at Diamond Head, to enjoy the views...only because l can't do the 'stairway to heaven' hike Really looking forward to the shopping as l am able to get value for my dollar unlike here in Australia. Thanks for your input.

[Swedgin]

You're gonna enjoy it, whatever you end up doing there. We're booked for Bali this year, will be interesting how it compares. Everything looks a hell of a lot cheaper than in Hawaii, hotels for example, Honolulu is one of the most expensive cities worldwide.

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You're gonna enjoy it, whatever you end up doing there. We're booked for Bali this year, will be interesting how it compares. Everything looks a hell of a lot cheaper than in Hawaii, hotels for example, Honolulu is one of the most expensive cities worldwide.

Hope you enjoy Bali Tobi. Yes from what i have heard it is very cheap....make the most of it.

Not long to go now with less than 4 weaks to go. WooHoo!!

[Swedgin]

Joe, this is the guy I mentioned doing the food tour:

https://alohafoodtours.com

Well worth it, enjoy Hawaii

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Joe, this is the guy I mentioned doing the food tour:

https://alohafoodtours.com

Well worth it, enjoy Hawaii

Thanks for the link Tobi. Will be looking into this one.....less than 4 weeks to go!

[warblad79]

Hanauma bay, Polynesian cultural center, Dole plantation, Honolulu aquarium, North Shore, kaolua ranch, lagoon in koolina, sea life park

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Hanauma bay, Polynesian cultural center, Dole plantation, Honolulu aquarium, North Shore, kaolua ranch, lagoon in koolina, sea life park

Thanks. This is going to be an awesome trip. I like being on or near the water, and i can see that lots of the suggestions given include that

[warblad79]

Thanks. This is going to be an awesome trip. I like being on or near the water, and i can see that lots of the suggestions given include that

Those are the few attraction but I would recommend to get the guide books. Also ask some of the locals to point you to those hidden beaches and best snorkeling site

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Also ask some of the locals to point you to those hidden beaches and best snorkeling site

Thanks for the tip....I know there are a few hidden gems...just need some help finding them

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My bags are packed and I'm ready to go. Flying out in a few hours.

I just wanted to thank everybody here for their input, as it helped alot.

First port of call is Kona on the big island to fish with Fire Hatt Sportfishing.....I think my wife Rita is very excited

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