Oahu - The North
Oahu - Hawaii
...a short remark in advance...
As already mentioned on the overview pages, we visited the Hawaiian Islands in 2000. At the time these pages are created (February 2020), our visit will be almost 20 years ago. Although we have fond memories of our three weeks on the islands, all of our assessments are based on 20-year-old memories. Even though the locations we describe here still exist, the circumstances have certainly changed. We ask you to keep this in mind. All opening hours and entrance fees are as of February 2020.
Waimea Adventure Park
Description: In the meantime the Adventure Park was renamed and is now called Waimea Valley. It is a cultural center and botanical garden.
Our rating: We enjoyed our visit here very much. The whole complex was very well maintained and the plants around were simply impressive, diverse and very lush blooming. In addition, at several places there were demonstrations and shows that brought you a closer look at the Hawaiian culture.
Entrance fees and opening hours
- 18$/person
- Open daily from 9am - 5pm.
For the GPS: Waimea Valley Rd, Haleiwa, HI 96712
Haleiwa Alii Beach Park
Description: Haleiwa is a small town in the north of Oahu. We stopped here mainly because of the Shave Ice. This is ice scraped from a block of ice and topped with different types of syrup. Basically, this then gives you sweet water ice in a variety of flavors. There were eight of us and no one particularly liked it, but I'm sure that's completely a matter of taste.
For the GPS: 66-167 Haleiwa Rd, Haleiwa, HI 96712
Our rating: Another reason for the stop in Haleiwa was a sunset photo that I had seen in advance on the Internet. Since there are palm trees on the beach here, there are great motifs for the sunset. So we had a very nice evening on the beach while watching the sun sink into the ocean. We can definitely recommend the spot here on the beach.
Polynesian Cultural Center
Description: The Polynesian Cultural Center showcases the Polynesian peoples of the Pacific.
Our rating: Unfortunately, we did not have time to visit the Poynesian Cultural Center. We regretted that very much, but sadly you don't always manage to do everything on your list.
Entrance fees and opening hours
- Regular admission without show and food $69.95. Admission price varies depending on the activity you plan.
- Open from Monday to Saturday from 11.45am - 9pm. Closed on Sundays.
For the GPS: 55-370 Kamehameha Hwy, Laie, HI 96762
Dole Plantation
Description: The pineapple has been associated with Hawaii not just since the Hawaiitoast. In fact, pineapple was grown here at the beginning of the 18th century. Even though the times are long gone and pineapple cultivation here is only for tourists, you can still visit one of the most famous plantations on Oahu. Dole has an information center here where you can learn everything possible about the delicious tropical fruit.
The main cultivation of pineapple today is in Costa Rica, the Philippines and Brazil.
For the GPS: 64-1550 Kamehameha Hwy, Wahiawa, HI 96786
Our rating: Yes quite nice, but nothing that we would have to repeat 10x. We thought the most interesting was the pineapple field next to the plantation, where you could see real pineapple plants with fruit.
A side note. From the price of the pineapple, you could see that the fruit is no longer grown locally.
