Waimea Botanical Garden & Waterfall and Pali Lookout

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Diamond Head State Monument

  The crater, also called Diamond Head Lookout, was used as a strategic military lookout in the early 1900s. Spanning over 475 acres (190 ha) (including the crater's interior and outer slopes), it served as an effective defensive lookout because it provides panoramic views of Waikīkī and the south shore of Oahu.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Halona Blowhole

  This natural wonder on the island of Oahu was formed due to past volcanic activity thousands of years ago. Halona Blowhole now occasionally shoots seawater up to 30 feet in the air because of waves coursing through the underwater lava tubes. The viewing point provides a breathtaking view of Halona Cove, a beautiful beach that has been featured in many movies and music videos. If you visit during winter, you may be lucky enough to witness whales in the nearby waters.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• (Pass by)

  Makapuʻu Point (also Makapuu Point) is the easternmost point on the Hawaiian island of Oʻahu, located in the Makapuʻu region. Twelve miles east of Honolulu, it is a popular hiking spot, offering great views of Makapuʻu and Waimanalo Bay on one side and the Ka ʻIwi Channel on the other side. It is the home of the Makapuʻu Point Light, which was established in 1909; the light was automated in 1974. Containing one of the world's largest Fresnel lenses. According to Neal McHenry the procedure to produce another 12-foot (3.7 m) high Hyper-Radiant Fresnel Lens is no longer known. The Light House is lit by a single 1000 watt 120 volt alternating current lamp. Should the first lamp burn out a tangent lamp will automatically rotate into place. The light house and the area around it is owned by the U.S. Coast Guard. The location is also popular for viewing the ocean, whale watching in the Winter, or seeing the neighboring islands of Molokai and Lanai. 50 First Date First Kiss from this Location

  Admission ticket free
• 3

  Souvenir Shop with Clean Restroom. We will stop for 20 to 30 minutes to rest your legs and do a little Hawaiian Shopping. Complimentary Coffee available. Plenty of Snacks and Drinks to purchase.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4
  Nu'uanu Pali Lookout

  Nuʻuanu Pali is a dramatic cliff and lookout on the island of Oʻahu, Hawaii, offering panoramic views of the windward coast (Kaneohe, Kailua) and known for its powerful, constant winds. It's a historic site where King Kamehameha I won a decisive battle in 1795, forcing defenders off the cliff to their deaths, and is also steeped in Hawaiian legends, including tales of spirits and the goddess Pele. The Pali Highway runs through tunnels at the base of the cliff, connecting Honolulu with the windward side.

  25 minutes • Admission ticket free
• Kualoa Ranch (Pass by)

  Kualoa Ranch is a 4,000-acre private nature reserve and working cattle ranch located on the windward coast of Oahu in Hawaii 12. It is a popular tourist attraction and filming location, known for its breathtaking landscapes, cultural heritage, and diverse outdoor activities 23. The ranch is comprised of three valleys - Hakipuu, Kualoa, and Kaaawa 4. Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities such as horseback riding, ATV tours, zip lining, and movie site tours 25. The ranch also has a café, catering, and gift shop 2. If you’re planning a trip to Oahu, Kualoa Ranch is definitely worth a visit! We will Stop at the Beach to take Pictures of the Chinaman's Hat, Turtle Island and Camel Island.

  Admission ticket free
• 5

  Haleʻiwa is a North Shore community and census-designated place in the Waialua District of the island of Oʻahu, City and County of Honolulu. Haleʻiwa is located on Waialua Bay, the mouth of Anahulu Stream. A small boat harbor is located here, and the shore of the bay is surrounded by Haleʻiwa Beach Park and Haleʻiwa Aliʻi Beach Park. Further west from the center of town is Kaiaka State Recreation Area on Kiaka Point beside Kaiaka Bay. As of the 2020 census, the CDP had a population of 4,941. The 2018 estimate was 4,040. It is the largest commercial center on the North Shore of the island. Its old plantation town character is preserved in many of the buildings, making this a popular destination for tourists and residents alike, visiting surfing and diving sites along the north shore.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 6
  Dole Plantation

  Originally operated as a fruit stand beginning in 1950, Dole Plantation opened to the public as Hawaii’s “Pineapple Experience” in 1989. Today, Dole Plantation is one of Oahu’s most popular visitor attractions and welcomes more than one million visitors a year. Dole Plantation provides enjoyable activities for the entire family, including the Pineapple Express Train Tour, the Plantation Garden Tour, and the Pineapple Garden Maze. Also popular are informational displays and presentations, as well as our plantation country store offering a wide variety of Dole Plantation gifts, local favorites, foods and refreshments including the world-famous Dole Soft Serve! And, before you leave you can purchase fresh pineapple to take home. Train and or Maze will add an additional 1 Hour and 30 Minute to the Stop! Cost to go on Train or Maze through the Plantation.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• Iolani Palace (Pass by)

  Iolani Palace is a living restoration of a proud Hawaiian national identity and is recognized as the spiritual and physical multicultural epicenter of Hawaii. Built in 1882 by King Kalakaua, Iolani Palace was the home of Hawaii’s last reigning monarchs and served as the official royal residence and the residence of the Kingdom’s political and social life until the overthrow of the monarchy in 1893. Registered as a National Historic Landmark since 1962 and the only official royal residence in the United States, the Palace is one of the most recognizable buildings in Hawaii. Meticulously restored to its former grandeur, Iolani Palace tells of a time when their Majesties, King Kalakaua and his sister and successor, Queen Liliuokalani walked the grand halls.

  Admission ticket free
• King Kamehameha Statue (Pass by)

  This majestic King Kamehameha I statue that stands proudly out the front of Ali’iolane Hale in Downtown Honolulu, is a casting of one of Hawaii's most beloved and revered rulers Kamehameha the Great, who was the first to unify all the islands and welcome westerners to his lands. Kamehameha was a revered warrior and leader, and he united Hawaii into one royal kingdom in 1810 after years of conflict. He also encouraged foreign trade and technology while avoiding foreign rule. He is depicted in the 18-foot bronze statue as extending his hand in a welcoming gesture of aloha. King Kamehameha commissioned the construction of Ali’iolani Hale to be the royal palace of the Hawaiian Monarchy. It was built in the Italian Renaissance Revival style and its name means ‘House of the heavenly King’. Ali’iolani Hale eventually became an administrative building and now houses the Supreme Court of Hawaii as well as the Judiciary History Center. The 18-foot bronze King Kamehameha Statue.

  Admission ticket free
• 7
  Leonard's Bakery Malasada Truck

  In June 1882 the British sailing ship ‘Monarch' brought Arsenio and Amelia DoRego from San Miguel Island, Portugal to Maui, Hawai'i under contract to work the sugar cane fields. Some 33 years later, their grandson Leonard was born. In 1946 Leonard and his wife Margaret moved to Honolulu with their daughter Diane, age 8. Leonard worked at Snowflake Bakery until he founded Leonard's Bakery℠ in 1952. Leonard and Margaret were no strangers to hard work, both coming from very large families. The bakery prospered. Not long after opening, Leonard's mother suggested making malasadas for Shrove Tuesday – a Portuguese tradition. Although thinking it may be too ethnic, Leonard's bakers complied. Malasadas were a huge hit. And, the appetite for malasadas in Hawaii was born.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

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