Help Planning Hawaii Trip
Jun 1, 2012 19:25:17 #
We are going to Hawaii this fall. I need help in figuring out what to take with all the airline fees and regs. We will be on Oahu the first week. The next 2 weeks will be on the Big Island of Hawaii. Oahu, a day trip to the North Shore is planned and on Big Island, the Volcanos National Park along with waterfalls and gardens on the Hilo side of the Island. This is our first time to Hawaii so any advice would be most appreciated. I have the Canon T3i camera and the 18-55 EF-S Lens, the 55-250 EF-S lens and the 75-300 lll USM Lens. I plan to take all 3 lenses, but not sure what else I need to take. This is first trip with DSLR.
Suzanne
Suzanne
Jun 1, 2012 19:49:18 #
If you are getting a rental car, get the Fedors or Frommers travel paperback. With that, we knew where the "scenic drives were and got started fast. They contain places to visit.
If you ever think you will be interested in taking images of state capitols, get it in Oahu. Don't forget the Palace right next door to the capitol.
On Oahu, get a shot of an Interstate Hwy sign....Interstate Hwys in Hawaii.....Each island is a county.
Hawaii is the only state that was a kingdom.
Don't leave any valuables visible in car. It won't be there when you get back.........
In remote areas 10-12 years ago, you could find broken auto glass in parking lots.
Post images when you get back!
And, send me a post card!!!!!!
Pat
If you ever think you will be interested in taking images of state capitols, get it in Oahu. Don't forget the Palace right next door to the capitol.
On Oahu, get a shot of an Interstate Hwy sign....Interstate Hwys in Hawaii.....Each island is a county.
Hawaii is the only state that was a kingdom.
Don't leave any valuables visible in car. It won't be there when you get back.........
In remote areas 10-12 years ago, you could find broken auto glass in parking lots.
Post images when you get back!
And, send me a post card!!!!!!
Pat
Jun 1, 2012 20:33:24 #
If you get overwhelmed with too much to take, I will be more than happy to go in your place. Been to Hawaii 4 times and love the Big Island especially "Kona". I have seen all the islands and its been a while since I was there last, but I believe the "Black Sand Beach" (a must to see) is on the island of Kauai. You will also want to visit Maui and the road to Hana. It is a great one day adventure with several left turns and lots of treacherous but beautiful scenery. If you send Pat a post card, send one my way as well. Enjoy.....
Jun 2, 2012 06:34:09 #
Lived on Oahu almost 19 years. The Volcanoes trip is almost a full day. Hilo(Big Island) is reminiscent of Hawaii a 100 years ago. Visit the Onizuka Visitor Center/Mauna Kea Observatory late afternoon/night if you would like to get your socks knocked off with the view of the Milky Way and both the North Star and the Southern Cross in the same sky (at the Summit). Try not to do the North Shore on the weekend, traffic is miserable. Waimea Bay is pretty. Best visited after a Pacific storm (check surf report). Waikiki Beach is touristy, but is a nice beach (check out Queens Beach and Kapiolani Park). Visit the Polynesian Cultural Center for a glimpse of the peoples, dance, and music from the Islands of Polynesia(awesome photo ops). Stay for the dinner and show. Above all bring a camera DSLR or P&S. For walking around I'd recommend the 55-200 and if you have room the 18-55. Aloha No and have fun. I'll be on Oahu the first 3 weeks in August.
Jun 2, 2012 07:51:02 #
Lived on Maui for 6 years. Road to Hana is great,but very busy in the morning, if you go after a hard rain you will get a lot of waterfall pictires and there are some great lava beaches. Keep your camera ready for rainbows, they are everywhere
Jun 2, 2012 07:55:21 #
As DLWHawaii pointed out, the Polynesian Cultural Center is a must. Go early. Stay late.
And, don't forget the Arizona Memorial. It's awesome. It will give you chills.
If you get a chance to get to Maui, you can take a tour bus which will take you around Maui to Lahaina (stop in at Cheeseburger in Paradise) up to Haleakela, an extinct volcano. That's where NASA tested moon buggies and there's an observatory, too.
Whatever you do, have fun and take lots of pictures.
And, don't forget the Arizona Memorial. It's awesome. It will give you chills.
If you get a chance to get to Maui, you can take a tour bus which will take you around Maui to Lahaina (stop in at Cheeseburger in Paradise) up to Haleakela, an extinct volcano. That's where NASA tested moon buggies and there's an observatory, too.
Whatever you do, have fun and take lots of pictures.
Jun 2, 2012 07:56:24 #
Indi wrote:
As DLWHawaii pointed out, the Polynesian Cultural Center is a must. Go early. Stay late.
And, don't forget the Arizona Memorial. It's awesome. It will give you chills.
If you get a chance to get to Maui, you can take a tour bus which will take you around Maui to Lahaina (stop in at Cheeseburger in Paradise) up to Haleakela, an extinct volcano. That's where NASA tested moon buggies and there's an observatory, too.
Whatever you do, have fun and take lots of pictures.
And, don't forget the Arizona Memorial. It's awesome. It will give you chills.
If you get a chance to get to Maui, you can take a tour bus which will take you around Maui to Lahaina (stop in at Cheeseburger in Paradise) up to Haleakela, an extinct volcano. That's where NASA tested moon buggies and there's an observatory, too.
Whatever you do, have fun and take lots of pictures.
Oh, and don't think of taking any lava home.
Jun 2, 2012 08:09:27 #
zuzanne wrote:
We are going to Hawaii this fall. I need help in f... (show quote)
The last time I was on the Big Island, all I brought was my little Canon SD800 in its belt-case. If I go again, I'd bring my DSLR, though. As for the lenses, I would be satisfied with the first two you list.
I can recommend two tours: the Kahua Ranch for dinner and entertainment on a working cattle ranch, and the sunset ride to the top of Mauna Kea. Also, you might want to take the sunset cruise on the Sea Smoke. This catamaran was built by TV actor James Arness, from "Gun Smoke," for racing. I believe he never lost. One trip to avoid is the nighttime ride to the coast to see the lava going into the sea. Totally worthless. We went for two weeks each time, and it was never enough.
Jun 2, 2012 09:30:14 #
Indi wrote:
quote=Indi As DLWHawaii pointed out, the Polynesi... (show quote)
If you go to Maui:
The sunrise on Haleakela said to be the "Eighth Wonder of the World." At over 9,000 feet, it's cold up there in the morning. I remember seeing a bus load of visitors from a hotel all huddled together in sheets and blankets. Teeth chattering, they waited with their Instamatics. When the moment arrived, lots of flash units firing left and right. Kind of like seeing all the flashes going off in the stands at a night football game.
What's the guide number for a sunrise?
Jun 2, 2012 09:40:01 #
Scoutman wrote:
quote=Indi quote=Indi As DLWHawaii pointed out, ... (show quote)
I remember it being chilly, but pleasant at the top. The tour guide told us some temperature change factor. Something like 5 degrees for every 1000 feet of altitude.
The view was spectacular.
If you're going for sunrise, you'll have to go the day before. We took a plane over at something like 6am.
Jun 2, 2012 09:41:49 #
The last time we went, we took a night boat trip and snorkeled with the manta rays. We took a cheap underwater camera with video. The BEST, enjoyable, memorable thing we have ever done in Hawaii.
Jun 2, 2012 09:52:02 #
Scoutman wrote:
The sunrise on Haleakela said to be the "Eighth Wonder of the World." At over 9,000 feet, it's cold up there in the morning.
If you plan to go there, bring warm clothes. I wore everything I brought with me, and I was still cold. I had to start driving at 4:00 AM to get there, so consider that. What's nice about the ride up is that every 1,000 feet there is an elevation sign, "1,000 Feet," "2,000 Feet," etc. Eventually you get to the "10,000 Feet" sign.
Jun 2, 2012 10:20:00 #
We forgot warm clothes, so we grabbed a blanket from the bed. It worked, and a lot of the other people had done the same thing. But definitely, have something warm.
Jun 2, 2012 14:18:48 #
On the big island, one of the highlights of my recent trip was the Hawaiian Botanical Park. It's an incredible photo op for both macro and landscape photography.
Aloha and welcome to Onomea Bay and the Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden! This "Garden in a Valley on the Ocean" is located off of Highway 19 on the lush Hamakua Coast's 4 Mile Scenic Drive, 8 1/2 miles north of Hilo on the Big Island of Hawaii.
Aloha,
Bill
Aloha and welcome to Onomea Bay and the Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden! This "Garden in a Valley on the Ocean" is located off of Highway 19 on the lush Hamakua Coast's 4 Mile Scenic Drive, 8 1/2 miles north of Hilo on the Big Island of Hawaii.
Aloha,
Bill
Jun 2, 2012 14:23:31 #
Indi wrote:
As DLWHawaii pointed out, the Polynesian Cultural Center is a must. Go early. Stay late.
And, don't forget the Arizona Memorial. It's awesome. It will give you chills.
If you get a chance to get to Maui, you can take a tour bus which will take you around Maui to Lahaina (stop in at Cheeseburger in Paradise) up to Haleakela, an extinct volcano. That's where NASA tested moon buggies and there's an observatory, too.
Whatever you do, have fun and take lots of pictures.
And, don't forget the Arizona Memorial. It's awesome. It will give you chills.
If you get a chance to get to Maui, you can take a tour bus which will take you around Maui to Lahaina (stop in at Cheeseburger in Paradise) up to Haleakela, an extinct volcano. That's where NASA tested moon buggies and there's an observatory, too.
Whatever you do, have fun and take lots of pictures.
Wow. You rattled off several of my favorites. The Cheeseburger in Paradise is great. They also have one south of Kihei.
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