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10 great things in Hawaii that most Aussie visitors miss

10 great things in Hawaii that most Aussie visitors miss

It’s not all sunsets,swims and Mai Tais. Dig a bit deeper to discover Hawaii’s rich culture,history and local hangouts.

  • byKristie Kellahan
The must-do highlights of Honolulu in three days

The must-do highlights of Honolulu in three days

How to make the most of a brief trip of stopover in Hawaii,with a list of activities from early morning to late evening.

  • byKristie Kellahan
Hawaii’s best places to eat and drink

Hawaii’s best places to eat and drink

Visitors used to come to Hawaii for the beautiful beaches,not the food. Now,the culinary scene is booming.

  • byKristie Kellahan
The best places to stay in Hawaii

The best places to stay in Hawaii

Most visitors stay close to the action in Waikiki resorts,while some venture to Oahu's quieter North Shore or neighbouring islands of Maui,Kauai and the Big Island.

  • byKristie Kellahan
The best times to visit Hawaii

The best times to visit Hawaii

Hawaii only has two seasons:summer and winter. But with consistent temperatures throughout the year,there's never a bad time to visit.

  • bySheriden Rhodes
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20 things that will surprise first-time visitors to Hawaii

20 things that will surprise first-time visitors to Hawaii

One thing to know is that Hawaiians don’t all wear Hawaiian shirts. They don’t even call them that.

  • bySheriden Rhodes
Preserving Hawaii's real-life Jurassic Park

Preserving Hawaii's real-life Jurassic Park

Kualoa Ranch provided the dinosaur-sized backdrop for Jurassic Park,Jumanji,Godzilla,50 First Dates and hundreds of other movies and TV shows.

  • byKatrina Lobley
On-duty lifeguard wins Hawaiian event in 50-foot surf as wave sweeps baby under beach house

On-duty lifeguard wins Hawaiian event in 50-foot surf as wave sweeps baby under beach house

The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational was held in frightening conditions. Fittingly,it was a local charged with keeping everyone safe who won the event.

  • byDan Walsh
Heiress known as ‘Hawaii’s last princess’ dies at 96

Heiress known as ‘Hawaii’s last princess’ dies at 96

A news release said Abigail Kawānanakoa died peacefully in her Honolulu home with her wife,Veronica Gail Kawānanakoa,at her side.

  • byJennifer Sinco Kelleher
Mauna Loa volcano erupts for first time in nearly 40 years

Mauna Loa volcano erupts for first time in nearly 40 years

The Hawaiian volcano rising 4169 metres above the Pacific Ocean wasn’t the only one to begin erupting in the Americas.