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kukui and hau trees, glorious tropical flowers (5000 types of hibiscus), along with vari-coloured fruits, coffee and macadamia nuts. The humpback whale is an annual visitor and there is an exotic collection of birdlife. The sights On Oahu, see Pearl Harbor and visit famous Waikiki Beach. Hire a car or jump on the local bus to explore the beautiful beaches on the famous North Shore. On Maui the main attraction is Haleakala, a dormant volcano reaching approximately 3000 metres. The best time to visit Haleakala is at sunrise. A drive along the stunning Hana highway is also a must while on Maui. On Hawaii's Big Island, there is Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Parker Ranch, which is the third largest working cattle ranch in the US. There's also a space centre named after Hawaii's first astronaut, Ellison S. Onizuka. Kauai has Waimea Canyon and a number of magnificent botanical gardens. A sailing trip or helicopter ride along the breathtaking Napali coast is also highly recommended. Ride a mule down Molokais cliff trail to Kalaupapa. Lanais best dive spot, Cathedrals, has dramatic coral formations 68 www.paradisesonline.com creating pinnacles and caverns rising from a depth of 21 metres to the surface. Where to stay Hawaii has accommodation to suit all budgets and travellers can expect to find hundreds of hotels and condos in every category from luxury to budget. Camping is available in National, State, City, and County Parks. Getting around If you are considering visiting all of the islands, it's recommended that you allow a minimum of three weeks. The domestic airlines, Hawaiian, Go Hawaii and Island Air help to maximise sightseeing time. Helicopter sightseeing tours are popular and give you a chance to see places that may otherwise be inaccessible. On the ground there are limousines, taxis and coaches available. Oahu is the only island with a bus service with an extensive route that covers the entire island. In addition, there is a ferry from Lanai to Maui, from Molokai to Maui and from Oahu to Maui. Renting a car or jeep is extremely popular in Hawaii, although it's not necessary in Honolulu as it has a good public transport network. Driving is on the right hand side and, as most islands have only one main road, it's difficult to get lost. Night driving is not quite as