Diamond Head is the landmark of Honolulu, Hawaii, and probably Hawaii's most famous landmark. It dominates the southern Oahu, and projects on the beaches of Waikiki.
Diamond Head might be just another extinct volcano, but it is also the best place to orient you see the breathtaking view of the southern part of Oahu. From the top of Diamond Head in Honolulu and it's all just for you. The coast, beaches and other attractions such as Pearl Harbor and downtown, theNeighborhoods, valleys and ridges. And because it is so close to Waikiki hotels, this is an extremely popular tour. The hike is less than a mile and takes less than two hours.
It's all part of Diamond Head State Park and is within easy reach. Just take Thebus (# 58) from Waikiki or reduction Kalakaua Avenue to Monsarrat from Honolulu Zoo. This turns into Diamond Head Road. Tell the bus driver of the bus stop was Diamond Head entrance.
Go through the small tunnelInput. There is a parking lot, an information center, toilets and a kiosk. The way to dusty brown and Diamond Head starts here.
The hike to the summit begins with a stroll through the floor of the volcano, and then the trail gradually steeper and rocky, which winds down to the first lookout and half way. This may take about 20-30 minutes, and from here you can see the coast of Windward Oahu. But the best is yet to come.
After climbing a staircase in concreteWill be cut in a tunnel 225 meters into the mountain ahead. It 's a good place to get sun for a few minutes and you get ready for the next steps.
On the other side of the tunnel is another scale, slightly longer than the first, but after that you almost there. In fact, the lowest level of the Fire Control Station Diamond Head. Go down the spiral stairs to the top of the station and you can use the observatory on the top of Diamond outputHead. Straight ahead is the deep blue Pacific, the green slopes of Koolaus, all of Honolulu and beyond, and a bird's eye view of Waikiki.
Resta, shooting many have a light snack and some water. Reapply the sunscreen and enjoy the moment. After one hour at your feet, your 30-45 minute ride is much, much easier. But be careful to time: Close the doors closed at 06:00.
Diamond Head State Park is open from 6 to 6, all year round. There is a $ 1 entrance for walk-inor $ 5 per carload. If you try to avoid the tour groups arrive early in the morning or afternoon after one'ish.
Bring comfortable shoes, water, sunscreen, sun hat, a camera and a friend. A flashlight is useful for the tunnel, and you could use a towel to obscure the sun, fan themselves, or rub your face with cold water. It would be really useful binoculars.
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