Oahu, Hawaii Highlights

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The Byodo-In Temple (located in the Valley of the Temples Memorial Park) is a replica of the Japanese temple with the same name and has a stunning backdrop of the Ko'olau mountains. While you are there visit the meditation pavilion, ring the Sacred bell (Bon Sho) 3 times for good luck before entering the temple (remove your shoes out of respect) to see the Glass-Front Niches and light incense. Don't forget to feed the Koi fish. There is a small entry fee, it is recommended to allow around 45 minutes to explore the grounds.

Surfing, turtles 

Visit the Dole Plantation and ride the Pineapple Express Train, tour the Plantation Garden and try to escape the Pineapple Garden Maze. While you are there try the world-famous Dole Soft Serve (highly recommend the Pineapple Dole Whip with fresh pineapple) or other pineapple goodies. 

Tour around the island of Oahu with a GPS audio tour (try GuideAlong app), to see all the sights, learn about the history and try some local food favorites:

• Take in the views at Nu’uanu Pali LookOut
• Halona Blowhole
• Laie Sea Arch
• China Man's hat
• Iolani Palace
• Ko Olina
• Stop in at Greenworld Coffee Farm
• Giovanni's Shrimp Truck either in Haleiwa or North Shore
• Matsumoto Shave Ice in Haleiwa
• Kualoa Ranch (where Jurassic Park was filmed) 

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Peal Harbour 

Many exhibitions to see (most have an entry fee):

• Pearl Harbor Visitor Center Museums
• USS Arizona Memorial (reserve tickets in advance at recreation.gov)
• USS Bowfin & submarine museum
• Battleship USS Missouri Ship Tour 
• Ford Island Airfield and Aviation Museum (inc. Top of the Tower Tour) 

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Friday Fireworks at the Hilton Hawaiian Village at 7.45pm

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