Volcanic islands with world-class surfing, lush valleys, and aloha spirit.
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7 events throughout the year
February
22.3°C · 1 event
Hundreds of humpback whales migrate to Hawaiian waters. peak sightings from Maui's coast.
March
22.5°C · 1 event
Whale season still active, temperatures perfect, and spring break crowds yet to arrive.
April
23.2°C · 1 event
The world's most prestigious hula competition held in Hilo. a spectacular celebration of Hawaiian culture.
July
25.4°C · 1 event
Long days, warm water, and ideal conditions across all the islands.
October
25.5°C · 1 event
The world's most iconic triathlon takes over Kailua-Kona on the Big Island each October.
November
24.5°C · 1 event
North Shore swells return to Oahu. surf competitions at Pipeline and Sunset Beach.
December
23.4°C · 1 event
The world's most prestigious big wave contest. only held when waves exceed 6m at Waimea Bay.
February
22.3°C · 1 event
Hundreds of humpback whales migrate to Hawaiian waters. peak sightings from Maui's coast.
March
22.5°C · 1 event
Whale season still active, temperatures perfect, and spring break crowds yet to arrive.
April
23.2°C · 1 event
The world's most prestigious hula competition held in Hilo. a spectacular celebration of Hawaiian culture.
July
25.4°C · 1 event
Long days, warm water, and ideal conditions across all the islands.
October
25.5°C · 1 event
The world's most iconic triathlon takes over Kailua-Kona on the Big Island each October.
November
24.5°C · 1 event
North Shore swells return to Oahu. surf competitions at Pipeline and Sunset Beach.
December
23.4°C · 1 event
The world's most prestigious big wave contest. only held when waves exceed 6m at Waimea Bay.
Hawaii occupies a unique position in the travel landscape: it's a US state, but it looks and feels nothing like the mainland. Each island has a distinct character. Oahu is the most visited — Waikiki, Diamond Head, Pearl Harbour — and the most developed. Maui is the honeymoon island, with the Hana Highway and Haleakala volcano. The Big Island has active lava flows and snow-capped Mauna Kea. Kauai is the most remote and arguably the most beautiful.
The outdoor offering is exceptional: surfing, snorkelling, hiking through dramatic volcanic terrain, and whale watching from December through April.
Hawaii is a natural mid-Pacific stop — around 10 hours from the east coast and well-served by direct flights. The USD applies, and Hawaii is expensive even by American standards — hotel costs are high year-round. The best windows are April to June and September to October: shoulder season with good weather and lower prices. December through March brings humpback whales to Maui.
Return flights (AUD)
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