Waikiki
Our three day layover in Waikiki on the way home from Australia worked great, just like the last time we traveled in this direction.
Hawaii
Waikiki
Our three day layover in Waikiki on the way to New Zealand worked great, just like the last time we traveled in this direction.
Maui Stopover
Maui is a bit manicured for our taste but it’s still a beautiful island with sights that we checked out on our previous visit. We may yet return and hike the volcano! This trip we spent 2 nights there.
Waikiki Stopover
Waikiki reminded us a lot of Las Vegas. Lots of high-end retail stores, lots of people walking around. The beach is nice, though a bit crowded for our taste. It was a nice weekend but we wouldn’t want to spend longer than that here.
Kokee
Kokee is at the end of the road above Waimea Canyon. It’s almost full circle from the entrance to Na Pali Coast State Park and you can look down at the coast.
Waipoo Falls Hike
The Waipoo Falls hike was more challenging than we expected though still manageable. And it has great views of the canyon and a small waterfall.
Waimea Canyon
The Na Pali coast might be more recognizable from the movies but Waimea Canyon is equally beautiful. And a lot easier to get to.
Kauai South Shore
The south shore of Kauai tends to be the sunnier side. We like the laidback Poipu area with its restaurants within walking distance or a short quiet drive. We spent five nights here.
Kauai North Shore
The north shore of Kauai is rainy, misty, and dramatic with beautiful beaches and the entrance to the Na Pali coast. We spent three nights near Kilauea.