14 days in Sydney & Hawaii Itinerary

Lent iconic status as a result of its famous bridge and opera house, Sydney has a down-to-earth charm that enhances its spectacular setting and functional efficiency.

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Adelaide to Sydney is an approximately 4-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 0.5 hours traveling from Adelaide to Sydney. In June, daytime highs in Sydney are 21°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. You will leave for Honolulu on the 12th (Mon).

In many ways much more Asian than American, Honolulu is Hawaii's largest city and its center of government, transportation, commerce, and tourism.

Visit USS Arizona Memorial and Iolani Palace for their historical value. Do some cultural sightseeing at Battleship Missouri Memorial and USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park. Explore Honolulu's surroundings by going to Kailua Beach Park (in Kailua), Pu’u O Mahuka Heiau State Monument (in Pupukea) and Haleiwa (Pupukea Beach Park, Sunset Beach Park, &more). There's much more to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Waikiki Beach, capture your vacation like a pro with an inspiring photography tour, identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas, and stroll the grounds of Valley of the Temples.

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Fly from Sydney to Honolulu in 13.5 hours. The time zone changes from Australian Eastern Standard Time to Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time, which is usually a -20 hour difference. Expect much warmer temperatures when traveling from Sydney in June; daily highs in Honolulu reach 35°C and lows reach 27°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sat) early enough to fly to Lahaina.

Once the booming capital of the Hawaiian Kingdom, the tropical paradise of Lahaina still remains one of Maui's top vacation attractions, providing both culture and recreation.

Start off your visit on the 18th (Sun): head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, then stop by Lahaina Front Street, and finally appreciate the history behind Lahaina Jodo Mission.

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Traveling by flight from Honolulu to Lahaina takes 2.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in June, and nighttime lows around 26°C. On the 19th (Mon), you're off to Hilo.

One of the island of Hawaii's major towns, Hilo contains a mix of Asian and Polynesian cultures and is known for its proximity to a national park encompassing two active volcanoes.

Start off your visit on the 20th (Tue): immerse yourself in nature at Akaka Falls State Park, take in nature's colorful creations at Hawaii Tropical Bioreserve and Garden, and then take in nature's colorful creations at Liliuokalani Gardens.

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You can fly from Lahaina to Hilo in 2.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 33°C in June, and nighttime lows around 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Tue) early enough to drive to Kailua-Kona.

Thanks to its favorable location near a mountain range blocking the northeasterly trade winds, Kailua-Kona gets little rainfall, allowing adventure seekers and nature lovers a chance to enjoy over 300 days of sunshine each year.

On the 21st (Wed), take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, then enjoy the sand and surf at Kahaluu Beach, and then kick back and relax at Magic Sands.

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You can drive from Hilo to Kailua-Kona in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In June, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 27°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Hanalei.

Hanalei is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kauai County, Hawaii, United States. On the 22nd (Thu), take in the architecture and atmosphere at Wai`oli Hui`ia Church, identify plant and animal life at Na Pali Coast State Park, and then see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour. Here are some ideas for day two: enjoy the sand and surf at Hanalei Beach and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Christ Memorial Episcopal Church.

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Traveling by flight from Kailua-Kona to Hanalei takes 2.5 hours. In June, plan for daily highs up to 33°C, and evening lows to 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 23rd (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Honolulu.

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Traveling by flight from Hanalei to Honolulu takes 2.5 hours. On the 24th (Sat), you're off to Sydney.

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Getting from Honolulu to Sydney by flight takes about 13.5 hours. The time zone difference moving from Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time to Australian Eastern Standard Time is 20 hours. Traveling from Honolulu in June, things will get cooler in Sydney: highs are around 21°C and lows about 11°C. You will leave for home on the 25th (Sun).