Oceania
37 places in Oceania
What to see and do at the North Shore, Oahu, HawaiiVisited December 2023The North Shore of Oahu is a 17-mile stretch of coastline that is famous for its surfing, snorkeling, and beaches. It is also a place of cultural and historical significance, as it is linked to legends. Numerous movies, and TV shows have been filmed here.
What to see and do at The Painted Church, Kona, Big Island, HawaiiVisited December 2023St. Benedict’s Painted Church is located in place called Honaunau on the Big Island of Hawaii. It is located in the famous Kona coffee growing region overlooking the beautiful and historic Kealakekua Bay.
What to see and do at the Spouting Horn, Kauai, HawaiiVisited December 2023At the Spouting Horn Beach Park a blowhole spouts a plume of sea water up to 50 feet into the air. It is called the Spouting Horn because it also creates the sound of a horn as it spouts off.
What to see and do at the Volcanoes National Park, Big Island, HawaiiVisited December 2023Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is located on the Big Island in Hawaii. It was established in 1916 and includes two active volcanoes: Kilauea and Mauna Loa . The park is designated International Biosphere Reserve and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
What to see and do at the Waimea Canyon, Kauai, HawaiiVisited December 2023Waimea Canyon is often called the Grand Canyon of the Pacific. It is a large canyon, approximately ten miles long and up to 3,000 feet deep. It is located on the western side of the island of Kauai in Hawaii. the word, Waimea, is Hawaiian for reddish water due to the color of the water in the streams caused by the erosion of the canyon's red soil.
What to see and do at Waianapanapa Black Beach, Maui, HawaiiVisited December 2023Waianapanapa Black Beach, Maui, Hawaii
The Waianapanapa Black Beach is located in the Waianapanapa State Park near Hana, on the island of Maui in Hawaii. Waianapanapa means "glistening fresh water" in Hawaiian referring to the freshwater streams located nearby. In addition to the black beach, there are caves, lava tubes, blow holes, tidal pools, and a natural stone arch.
What to see and do at Waikiki, Oahu, HawaiiVisited December 2023Waikiki is a popular resort area and beach in Honolulu, which is the capital city of Hawaii. It is famous for its surfing culture, its history as a royal retreat, and its many hotels and resorts. Waikiki means “spouting fresh water” in Hawaiian, because of the springs and streams that used to exist there.
What to see and do in Hanapepe, Kauai, HawaiiVisited December 2023Hanapepe means crushed bay in Hawaiian. It was named this because of the many landslides in the valley. It is located on the south shore and was once one of the island of Kauai's largest communities. From World War I to the early 1950s, Hanapepe was filled with soldiers and sailors who were stationed there for training. The town has retained it's historic buildings and has been used as a location for the films, The Thornbirds and Flight of the Intruder.
What to see and do in Hilo, Big Island, HawaiiVisited December 2023Hilo is a city located on the northeastern side of the Island of Hawaii, also known as the Big Island. Hilo is known as the wettest place in the US with an average of 130 inches of rain per year. It is also home to the Hilo International Airport and is not far from the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park which is located 45 minutes south of the city.
What to see and do in Kakului, Maui, HawaiiVisited December 2023Kakului is a sea port on the northern coast of the island of Maui in Hawaii. It hosts the island's main airport, a deep-draft harbor, light industrial areas, and commercial shopping centers. It is a popular port for cruise ships visiting Maui.
What to see and do in Kona, Big Island, HawaiiVisited December 2023Kona is a region on the west side of the Big Island of Hawaii which includes the towns of Kailua-Kona, Kealakekua, Keauhou, Holualoa, Honaunau and Honalo.The volcanic slopes of Hualalai and Mauna Loa here provide the ideal climate for growing coffee. Kona coffee is considered one of the premium specialty coffees of the world.
What to see and do in Lihue, Kauai, HawaiiVisited December 2023Lihue is the second largest town on the island of Kauai in Hawaii. It is home to the Lihue Airport, the island's main airport and Nawiliwili Harbor, the island’s cruise ship port. Many parts of the island of Kauai are only accessible by air or sea. So Lihue is the starting point for exploring the numerous natural wonders on what is called the garden island of Hawaii.
What to see and do on the Road to Hana, Maui, HawaiiVisited December 2023The Road to Hana is a famous scenic drive on the island of Maui in Hawaii. The drive is famous for its winding, narrow road that hugs the coastline and offers breathtaking views of the ocean, waterfalls, and lush vegetation. The road is very narrow and not an easy to navigate. It has 617 curves and 59 single car bridges winding through the rugged rainforest landscape of East Maui.